Amanda Quartey – illustratör & illustrerade böcker

To the Moon and Back: The Story of Katherine Johnson

Band 16/Sapphire

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

144 kr

Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.This is the remarkable story of Katherine Johnson, a mathematician who worked for the American Space Agency. She was part of the team that helped Neil Armstrong land on the Moon for the very first time. She was an African American woman and had to fight against racism and sexism to do the job that she loved and was exceptionally good at.Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more complex syntactically.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

Small’s Big Dream

AvManjeet Mann

Häftad, Engelska, 2022, 3-6 år

104 kr

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A beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey. Small lived in a small house. She had a small room with a small window and at night she slept in a small bed with a too small blanket. Despite being small, Small had BIG dreams. In Small’s world, everything is small – her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything – and everything – can happen.Small’s Big Dream is the first picture book from Manjeet Mann, with artwork by exciting debut illustrator Amanda Quartey. Manjeet Mann is the author of the Costa Children’s Book Award winning The Crossing and critically acclaimed and Carnegie-shortlisted Run, Rebel.

Small’s Big Dream

AvManjeet Mann

E-bok

Engelska, 2022, 3-6 år

82 kr

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A beautifully lyrical and empowering picture book about the importance of dreaming big, from award-winning author Manjeet Mann and the exceptionally talented debut illustrator, Amanda Quartey. Small lived in a small house. She had a small room with a small window and at night she slept in a small bed with a too small blanket. Despite being small, Small had BIG dreams. In Small’s world, everything is small – her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything – and everything – can happen.Small’s Big Dream is the first picture book from Manjeet Mann, with artwork by exciting debut illustrator Amanda Quartey. Manjeet Mann is the author of the Costa Children’s Book Award winning The Crossing and critically acclaimed and Carnegie-shortlisted Run, Rebel.

Black Curriculum Places

Important Sites in Black British History

AvMelody Triumph,The Black Curriculum CIC

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

131 kr

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Learn all about the important places that define Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of crucial sites. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page. In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, learn about the important places that define Black British History. Dive into untold stories and learn what happened when and where. Who was John Edmonstone, where did he live in Edinburgh, and how did he influence Charles Darwin? What can street names tell us about Britain's links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Who campaigned to Free the Cardiff Three and how did St Pauls Carnival get started?Learn all this and more, with this collection of important stories from Black British history around Britain. This book features a foreword from Darcus Beese, bright, bold illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a timeline and glossary of key terms.Explore key places in Black British History alongside: - Specially commissioned illustrations by Amanda Quartey are warm, fun and colourful.- Empowering tone inspires children to ask questions, and continue their learning beyond the page, thinking about the stories they can discover about their own local history- Part of a bold, eye-catching three-part series.- Written byMelody Triumph - Information is presented clearly in an engaging, accessible format.Founded by Lavinya Stennet, the Black Curriculum is an organisation dedicated to promoting the learning of Black British history within schools, via workshops and free teaching resources. Black British history is currently not taught consistently in British schools, despite being recommended by reports such as the Windrush review and the MacPherson Report as a way of tackling racism. This series provides a resource to fill the gap and aims to support the work that the Black Curriculum is doing. The books will act as a resource in the classroom, as well as promoting independent learning. The bold illustrations from Black British illustrators, and age-appropriate text present the information in a fun and accessible way.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? The Black Curriculum - Places is a three-part series for children aged 8+ who want to learn more about Black British History, alongside teachers seeking to inspire children to learn more about the subject. Explore Black British Pioneers with The Black Curriculum - Legacies and discover an inspiring collection of migration stories from Black British History with The Black Curriculum - Migrations.

Black Curriculum Places

Important Sites in Black British History

AvMelody Triumph,The Black Curriculum CIC

E-bok

Engelska, 2022

67 kr

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Learn all about the important places that define Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of crucial sites. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page. In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, learn about the important places that define Black British History. Dive into untold stories and learn what happened when and where. Who was John Edmonstone, where did he live in Edinburgh, and how did he influence Charles Darwin? What can street names tell us about Britain's links to the Transatlantic Slave Trade? Who campaigned to Free the Cardiff Three and how did St Pauls Carnival get started?Learn all this and more, with this collection of important stories from Black British history around Britain. This book features a foreword from Darcus Beese, bright, bold illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a timeline and glossary of key terms.Explore key places in Black British History alongside: - Specially commissioned illustrations by Amanda Quartey are warm, fun and colourful.- Empowering tone inspires children to ask questions, and continue their learning beyond the page, thinking about the stories they can discover about their own local history- Part of a bold, eye-catching three-part series.- Written byMelody Triumph - Information is presented clearly in an engaging, accessible format.Founded by Lavinya Stennet, the Black Curriculum is an organisation dedicated to promoting the learning of Black British history within schools, via workshops and free teaching resources. Black British history is currently not taught consistently in British schools, despite being recommended by reports such as the Windrush review and the MacPherson Report as a way of tackling racism. This series provides a resource to fill the gap and aims to support the work that the Black Curriculum is doing. The books will act as a resource in the classroom, as well as promoting independent learning. The bold illustrations from Black British illustrators, and age-appropriate text present the information in a fun and accessible way.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop there? The Black Curriculum - Places is a three-part series for children aged 8+ who want to learn more about Black British History, alongside teachers seeking to inspire children to learn more about the subject. Explore Black British Pioneers with The Black Curriculum - Legacies and discover an inspiring collection of migration stories from Black British History with The Black Curriculum - Migrations.

Magic Balloon

World Book Day 2025

AvCarl Anka

E-bok

Engelska, 2025

39 kr

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Discover where the wind will take you in this magical hot air balloon adventureOfficial World Book Day 2025 bookClimb aboard for a brilliant balloon adventure in this exciting picture book for 3-5 year olds to celebrate World Book Day 2025.Written by award-winning author Carl Anka and made in collaboration with Woke Babies, this book is a magical combination of talent and humour, creating the perfect escape for all adventurers, big and small.This exciting picture book for children offers: A whimsical adventure story for parents and children to read and follow together.An inclusive and diverse representation of a Black protagonist by an author and illustrator of colour.The Official World Book Day 2025 book made in partnership with Woke Babies providing culturally diverse material for children.Follow the exciting story of a group of friends who go on a hot air balloon adventure and soar high above the clouds. Whizz under rainbows, through rain clouds and up into space to float among the stars in this whimsical, cosmic adventure, seeing the world in a completely different way...

On the Farm: A Brown Baby Parade Book

AvNikki Shannon Smith,Amanda Quartey

Kartonnage, Engelska, 2024

103 kr

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On the Farm: A Brown Baby Parade Book

AvNikki Shannon Smith

E-bok

Engelska, 2024

59 kr

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Elemental Detectives

AvPatrice Lawrence

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

103 kr

Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar

"A beautifully written book, bristling with magic... I loved it." Cressida Cowell, Children’s Laureate& author of How to Train Your DragonA stunningly imagined, action-packed fantasy adventurefor fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and MortalEngines, from bestselling and award-winning author PatriceLawrence.Step into a London lit up by the Elemental spirits:the fiery Dragons, the airy Fumis, the watery Chads and theearthbound Magogs.But humans have been causing chaos for centuries, trampling throughthe landscape trailing noise, mess and pollution. What if theElements could slow down this new world... or stop it all together?The revenge-fuelled Shepherdess, who moves between the everydayand the supernatural London worlds, is the perfect weapon.She brings a sleeping sickness down on the city withthe destruction of society in her sights.Marisee and Robert are the Elemental Detectives chasing the cluesto avoid catastrophe: they must face the ghosts of Hyde Park,the monstrous coiled snake of the Serpentine, and a whole host ofother fantastical creatures in their mission tostop the Shepherdess and prevent London slumbering for all eternity... Big, bold, future classic storytelling for a new generation.A London where magic sparks just beneath the surface - this bookis set to ignite young imaginations.The page-turning, empowering, heart-racing first book in a majornew series. More praise for Elemental Detectives:"Breathtaking, captivating, and magical. ... I really couldn’tput it down" Reya, The Week Junior’sSummer of Reading 2023"I loved reading about a re-imagining of London with so muchinvention and energy. The world-building is well...out of thisworld. Patrice Lawrence is amongst the greatest voices for youngpeople writing today. I'm honoured to be a peer of hers."- Alex Wheatle, author of Cane Warriors"BRILLIANT... history and fantasy woven magnificently intoa thrilling, magical adventure" - Sophie Anderson,author of The House with the Chicken Legs"A fantastic adventure, packed with rich world building andstunning elemental magic." - Peter Bunzl, author ofCogheart"Wow - The Elemental Detectives is a cracking fantasy.Clever, inventive, and pacy, with wonderfully drawn charactersand a breathless plot. I want to read more!" - BaliRai, author of Mohinder's War"The Elemental Detectives is a rip roaring magical adventure...Patrice Lawrence has done a marvellous job of building an imaginativeand creative mythology which lurks just under the citystreets." Catherine Johnson, author of Freedom"The Elemental Detectives is a richly imagined, inventiveand immersive fantasy adventure." - L.Norry, author of Son of the Circus

We Are the NASA Scientists

AvZoë Tucker

E-bok

Engelska, 2021

111 kr

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This beautiful picture book tells the story of two scientists who worked together side by side to send humans into space.Mary Jackson was super smart. She loved maths and science, and she loved to learn. When Mary got a job at NASA, it was a dream come true! But this was a time when Black people were segregated from white people, and Mary had to fight hard for every opportunity.In 1953, Mary started working alongside Kaz Czarnecki. They soon realised how much they could share and teach each other. The two were from completely different backgrounds, but it didn't matter at all – they had so much in common.This was the beginning of a friendship that lasted for decades. Together, they worked on amazing experiments and achieved incredible things, like working to land astronauts on the moon.Friends Change the World is a series of picture books that celebrates the power of friendship. From musical greats to sports champions, scientists and explorers to artists and activists, these are the true stories of real friends who achieved amazing things. Whether best friends since school or thrown together by a chance encounter, they supported and inspired each other to make their shared dreams come true. This charming series shows 4- to 7-year-olds how togetherness, respect and friendship can make the world a better place.

Poetry Prompts

All sorts of ways to start a poem from Joseph Coelho

AvJoseph Coelho

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

124 kr

Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar

*Indie Book of the Month*A compendium of poetry prompts from Joseph Coelho (Children's Laureate 2022-2024).Each fun and engaging prompt for writing a poem helps children discover how to write poems and then read them out loud. This is a book to build confidence and literacy skills through channeling children's imaginations. This is a book for the whole family to enjoy, bright, cheerful but cool illustrations will appeal to children of all primary ages.

Poetry Prompts: All Sorts of Ways to Start a Poem from Joseph Coelho

AvJoseph Coelho

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

300 kr

Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar

Poetry Prompts

All sorts of ways to start a poem from Joseph Coelho

AvJoseph Coelho

E-bok

Engelska, 2023

111 kr

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*Indie Book of the Month*A compendium of poetry prompts from Joseph Coelho (Children's Laureate 2022-2024).Each fun and engaging prompt for writing a poem helps children discover how to write poems and then read them out loud. This is a book to build confidence and literacy skills through channeling children's imaginations. This is a book for the whole family to enjoy, bright, cheerful but cool illustrations will appeal to children of all primary ages.

Poetry Play Kit

Games to get your poems started

Quarto Publishing PLC

2024

181 kr

Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar

Celebrate the power of poetry! Play with words and spark imaginations with this fun activity kit from Joseph Coelho, Children's Poet Laureate 2022–2024.Make poetry fun with Joseph Coelho, Children’s Poet Laureate 2022–2024: This activity kit is packed with games and activities – discover all kinds of ways to start writing poems with Joseph Coelho.A compendium of literacy games and activities: Create endless poetic combinations with over 500 word cards! Spin the spinner for linguistic techniques and use the activity cards to start your poems off.Edutainment for children aged 6–9: Inspire your child’s love of language and give them the tools they need to express themselves and succeed in school – and in life!Learning through play: Developed with the help of kids, parents and teachers, this kit contains 500 word cards, 12 double-sided activity cards, 28 rhyming dominoes, a poetry spinner and a rules and inspiration booklet. Pick from more than 500 word cards to build your own poetry creations, with endless combinations. 24 games and activities provide all sorts of ways to start your poem, from acrostics and rhyming dominoes to concrete poems and consequences. Spin the letter spinner to randomize the poetic fun, or use linguistic techniques like metaphor and simile to take your poetry skills to the next level.This poetry activity set contains: 500 word tiles, 1 letter/MORERAPS spinner (MORERAPS = Metaphor, Onomatopoeia, Rhyme, Emotion, Repetition, Alliteration, Personification, Simile), 12 cards with 24 activities and 1 rules and inspiration booklet for Poetry Play with 1–6 players, aged 6–9.

Del 7 - Little Myths

Little Myths: Anansi

AvEsther Ufomadu

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026, 6-9 år

173 kr

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Most people know Anansi for being the mischievous Trickster Spider. But once upon a time, Anansi was just a regular god. Sure, he managed to trick the Sky God, and he even outwitted Death himself, but in lots of other ways he was just like you. He wanted to bring fun and colour to the world. This is his story.Packed with retellings from mythology and graphic art panels, 'Little Myths' is the perfect series for little mythology lovers.

Children learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of activist Georgia Gilmore.

Georgia Gilmore is not only remembered for her gift for cooking, but also for her selflessness during the Montgomery Bus Boycott. By donating all of her profits from the food she sold, she helped fund one of the most important movements in Civil Rights history.

Storybook Features:

This children’s book features a glossary with new vocabulary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.24 pages of vibrant illustrationsLexile 290L

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