Amberin Huq – Illustratör

Benji lives on Earth with his dad and Robot L.V.3.8. When the robot reports that scientists have invaded its home planet, Planet Azure, Benji and the robot whoosh off into space to stop them. Soon they discover that the scientists have taken all the flowers from the planet to make scents. Can Benji and L.V.3.8 show them how to grow their own flowers and save the planet? (Letter-sounds featured: /ch+u/ -ture /i/ -y /s/ sc -st- ) Attack of the Scent Scientists is part of the Rocket Phonics systematic synthetic phonics programme from Reading Planet. Rocket Phonics ensures that every child achieves phonics success. This fully-decodable Target Practice reading book provides focused practice of a small group of letter-sounds. The book also includes useful notes and activities to support reading in school and at home as well as comprehension questions to check understanding. Reading age: 5-6.

Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 8+A funny retelling of an Indian folk tale from best-selling author Narinder Dhami.Bulbul would much rather sit at home under the mango tree than go to work. And anyway everyone in the village agrees that he is the worst barber in the whole world. Luckily his wife Ruby has a cunning plan to earn money – but first they must outwit a notorious band of thieves!This comical version of a traditional Indian story from best-selling author Narinder Dhami has entertaining black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

Book Band: Grey, ideal for ages 8+An exciting detective story from Chitra Soundar, author of over 50 children’s books in the UK, India and the US.Sindhu and Jeet are the best detectives in town: they solve all their cases with a dollop of observation, a dash of imagination and a whole load of legwork. And when they travel from India to England for a holiday, the detective work doesn’t stop! This page-turning story is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq.The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for Keeps

One lamp welcomes the goddess of wealth.She blesses all with wisdom and health.Feasts. Fireworks. Fun with family and friends. Shine a light on the magical moments that make up Diwali, the Festival of Lights, in this warm and dazzling storybook. During this very special time of the year, join in the fun and count glittering lanterns one by one to celebrate all the wonderful traditions and treats Diwali has to offer - music and mouthwatering sweets, swirling rangolis and sweet-smelling marigolds, laughter and light.With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift to celebrate one of the world's biggest and brightest holidays.

As cold winter goes away, it’s time for spring to come and play.See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It’s only one more day till Holi!Swirling clouds of colour. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. Discover the magical moments that make up Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in this bright and joyful picture book.During this very special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring, and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will love following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer - baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people take to the streets and shower one another in brightly coloured powders!With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift for one of the world’s most colourful celebrations.Also available: Garland of Lights

As cold winter goes away, it’s time for spring to come and play.See the growing moon rise slowly . . . It’s only one more day till Holi!Swirling clouds of colour. Sweet gujiya dumplings. Singing and dancing in the street. Discover the magical moments that make up Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colours, in this bright and joyful picture book.During this very special time of year, friends and family come together to celebrate the arrival of spring, and the triumph of goodness and love over evil. Young readers will love following two siblings as they enjoy all the wonderful traditions and treats Holi has to offer - baking and bonfires, stories and sweets and, of course, a wild day of fun where people take to the streets and shower one another in brightly coloured powders!With Chitra Soundar's lyrical rhymes and rich, vibrant illustrations from Amberin Huq, this is the perfect gift for one of the world’s most colourful celebrations.Also available: Garland of Lights

Each day, she says that she hopes her baby will make friends, find adventure, give and receive kindness, and see their dreams come true. But most of all, Mommy Bear hopes that her baby bear will always feel loved.

"A child’s fear is sweetly tempered by the support of an older sister's comforting, natural solution." --Kirkus ReviewsA retelling of a much-loved story, complete with new illustrations.His big sister Naomi is excited to sleep outside in the sukkah, but Daniel himself is a little nervous.What about the dark nighttime shadows? What about the scary nighttime sounds? Naomi tells him to be brave, like their ancestors were when they slept in huts in the desert . . . but that's hard!

Free from slavery at last, the Israelites headed to the Promised Land."Are we there yet?" cried the children.In the harsh desert, the Israelites wander on rugged paths, under the blazing sun, through chilly nights. It feels endless.One day, the children discover a creature with a horn that glows like the moon and a coat that glistens like stained glass. A creature as real as hope, as real as joy. The journey to the Promised Land will be long, but the desert unicorn will light the way in this story inspired by an ancient rabbinic understanding of a creature named in the Book of Exodus.

Book Band: Grey (Ideal for ages 8+)More exciting detective adventures featuring Sindhu and Jeet by Chitra Soundar, author of over 50 children’s books in the UK, India and the US.Sindhu and Jeet are back to solve more cases with observation, imagination and a whole load of legwork. Back home in Chennai after their adventures in London (which featured in Sindhu and Jeet’s Detective Agency), the detective work doesn’t stop! These page-turning stories are accompanied by black-and-white illustrations by Amberin Huq. The Sindhu and Jeet books can be read in any order. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for KeepsBloomsbury Readers: awesome reading adventures for every child.

Join The Whale Watchers on an unforgettable summer holiday adventure that raises awareness of the key role that whales play in climate change and explains how readers can help protect whales and their environment by reducing single use plastics and embracing a more sustainable reuse culture. It's the first day of summer holidays and Finn can't believe his marine biologist mum is dragging him and his little brother Jesse off to miserable, rainy Scotland to study the whales that live there. Finn longs to be somewhere hot, lying by a hotel pool with his headphones on. He's sick of his mum's work, and of the knot in his stomach that tightens whenever he thinks about her hopeless cause - beautiful sea creatures endangered by a plastic-polluted ocean. But when a girl with binoculars round her neck and a dog at her heels takes Finn and Jesse to her secret lookout point, Finn soon finds himself swept up in an unforgettable adventure. But can he find hope too? Your support helps this book give back: Increasing awareness, creating change and donating back to the cause Commissioned by BRITA, to raise funds for their partner WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation) the leading charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins, who will receive a share of the profits. AGES: 5 to 9 AUTHOR: Dougie Poynter is a musician, songwriter, designer and the co-author, with McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher, of The Dinosaur That Pooped series which has sold more than a million copies, as well as having penned his own books, Plastic Sucks and Dinosaurs Rock. He is passionate about the natural world, a keen conservationist and was instrumental in the campaign to ban microplastics in the UK. Amberin Huq studied illustration at University College Falmouth. She loves to create atmospheric illustrations in adventure stories. Her clients include Bloomsbury, Hodder Education and Highlights Magazine.