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Following her first book of questions, Everything Under the Sun, award-winning podcast host Molly Oldfield once again delights readers with this new, beautifully illustrated book answering 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world. How were rollerskates invented?How do boats float?Do snails go upside down?Where is the happiest place in the world?Find out the answers to these curious questions from children from all around the globe.Ponder about why we daydream with author and illustrator, Lauren Child. Find out if people can mind read with magician, Derren Brown. Learn about everything from wormholes in spacetime to how frogs jump with expert scientists.Illustrated by talented, international artists: Folasade Adeshida, Neil Badenhorst, Belinda Chen, Sophie Escavy Lim, Marta Antelo, Fernando Martin, Juliana Eigner, Andrés Landazabal, Henry Rancourt, Francesca Tiley, Daniel Gray-Barnett, Meg RenniePraise for Everything Under the Sun:'Trivia fans will relish Everything Under the Sun' - The Guardian"A wonderful gift for families" - Evening Standard"This is a book to treasure all year round" - My Baba"As cute as it is educational" - Babyccino Kids "A wonderful collection of 366 curious questions about everything from science to nature, dinosaurs to space" - Scottish Sun "Simply mesmerising compendium" - Waterstones"A beautiful gem of a book" - BookTrust"Fascinating for anyone who opens it" - Red magazine"The only thing better than the questions, in this delightful and informative book, is the answers" - Neil Gaiman"This book is GLORIOUS. It's heart-and-soul fabulous, page after page" - Stephen Fry"One of the best kids books I have ever had the pleasure of reading" - Pandora Sykes"This book is heaven on a stick" - Sophie Dahl

Following her first book of questions, Everything Under the Sun, award-winning podcast host Molly Oldfield once again delights readers with this new, beautifully illustrated book answering 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world. How were rollerskates invented?How do boats float?Do snails go upside down?Where is the happiest place in the world?Find out the answers to these curious questions from children from all around the globe.Ponder about why we daydream with author and illustrator, Lauren Child. Find out if people can mind read with magician, Derren Brown. Learn about everything from wormholes in spacetime to how frogs jump with expert scientists.Illustrated by talented, international artists: Folasade Adeshida, Neil Badenhorst, Belinda Chen, Sophie Escavy Lim, Marta Antelo, Fernando Martin, Juliana Eigner, Andrés Landazabal, Henry Rancourt, Francesca Tiley, Daniel Gray-Barnett, Meg RenniePraise for Everything Under the Sun:'Trivia fans will relish Everything Under the Sun' - The Guardian"A wonderful gift for families" - Evening Standard"This is a book to treasure all year round" - My Baba"As cute as it is educational" - Babyccino Kids "A wonderful collection of 366 curious questions about everything from science to nature, dinosaurs to space" - Scottish Sun "Simply mesmerising compendium" - Waterstones"A beautiful gem of a book" - BookTrust"Fascinating for anyone who opens it" - Red magazine"The only thing better than the questions, in this delightful and informative book, is the answers" - Neil Gaiman"This book is GLORIOUS. It's heart-and-soul fabulous, page after page" - Stephen Fry"One of the best kids books I have ever had the pleasure of reading" - Pandora Sykes"This book is heaven on a stick" - Sophie Dahl

Brought to you by Ladybird.A wonderfully global collection of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by Molly Oldfield.How were rollerskates invented?How do boats float?Do snails go upside down?Where is the happiest place in the world?Find out the answers to these curious questions from children from all around the globe.Ponder about why we daydream with author and illustrator Lauren Child. Find out if people can mind read with magician, Derren Brown. Learn about everything from wormholes in spacetime to how frogs jump with expert scientists.Praise for Everything Under the Sun:'Trivia fans will relish Everything Under the Sun' - The Guardian"e;A wonderful gift for families"e; - Evening Standard"e;This is a book to treasure all year round"e; - My Baba"e;As cute as it is educational"e; - Babyccino Kids "e;A wonderful collection of 366 curious questions about everything from science to nature, dinosaurs to space"e; - Scottish Sun "e;Simply mesmerising compendium"e; - Waterstones"e;A beautiful gem of a book"e; - BookTrust"e;Fascinating for anyone who opens it"e; - Red magazine"e;The only thing better than the questions, in this delightful and informative book, is the answers"e; - Neil Gaiman"e;This book is GLORIOUS. It's heart-and-soul fabulous, page after page"e; - Stephen Fry"e;One of the best kids books I have ever had the pleasure of reading"e; - Pandora Sykes"e;This book is heaven on a stick"e; - Sophie Dahl(c) Molly Oldfield 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

In this fantastic collection, Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho shows us that poems are made to read OUT LOUD!In this wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud, twenty poems arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence.Perfect for confident children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original poems by the much-loved and award-winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho.There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray-Barnett bring each page to life."Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" —Books for Keeps

In this fantastic collection, Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho shows us that poems are made to read OUT LOUD!In this wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud, twenty poems arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence.Perfect for confident children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original poems by the much-loved and award-winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho.There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray-Barnett bring each page to life."Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" —Books for Keeps

In this fantastic collection, Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho shows us that poems are made to read OUT LOUD!In this wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud, twenty poems arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence.Perfect for confident children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original poems by the much-loved and award-winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho.There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray-Barnett bring each page to life."Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" —Books for Keeps

Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho presents another brilliant compendium of poetry to read out loud and make you smile!From the fantastic duo behind Poems Aloud comes twenty five original poems designed to be read aloud to project confidence, conjure happiness, make you laugh or cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras or just poems full of words that you can't help but smile when you hear them.This is a book for any child who wants to build confidence reading aloud, or wants a way to channel their speech and drama confidence. It is a book to foster a love of words and the power that comes with the spoken word. It will show children how speaking a poem aloud has a certain magic, almost like reading a spell.  Poems can be read aloud to an audience, muttered quietly to oneself or whispered in the ear of someone who needs to hear some cheerful words.

From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire!With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids’ courage! It follows Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud, books that have inspired thousands of little readers to harness the power of their own voice.This new collection contains mantras to be true to yourself, to help you feel brave, project happiness, conjure a smile, make you laugh and cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras and some are just poems that instil confidence and help children realize the power of their voices. Reading these poems aloud will teach children the power of poetry, encouraging them to explore the magic of language and foster a love of verse. These rhymes perfectly complement school literature curriculums. Introduce your budding wordsmith to new verse and spark their imaginations with poems about boundaries, handling emotions and treasuring friendships.This sparky anthology is peppered with  witty and charming  illustrations by Daniel Gray-Barnett to bring these powerful words to life in a way that’s appealing to children.A sweet way to empower your little one and have them harness their inner power. From a few lines to a couple of pages, there’s a mix of long and short poems, making this book versatile and suitable for every situation.

From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire!With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids’ courage! It follows Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud, books that have inspired thousands of little readers to harness the power of their own voice.This new collection contains mantras to be true to yourself, to help you feel brave, project happiness, conjure a smile, make you laugh and cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras and some are just poems that instil confidence and help children realize the power of their voices. Reading these poems aloud will teach children the power of poetry, encouraging them to explore the magic of language and foster a love of verse. These rhymes perfectly complement school literature curriculums. Introduce your budding wordsmith to new verse and spark their imaginations with poems about boundaries, handling emotions and treasuring friendships.This sparky anthology is peppered with  witty and charming  illustrations by Daniel Gray-Barnett to bring these powerful words to life in a way that’s appealing to children.A sweet way to empower your little one and have them harness their inner power. From a few lines to a couple of pages, there’s a mix of long and short poems, making this book versatile and suitable for every situation.

Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho presents another brilliant compendium of poetry to read out loud and make you smile!From the fantastic duo behind Poems Aloud comes twenty five original poems designed to be read aloud to project confidence, conjure happiness, make you laugh or cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras or just poems full of words that you can't help but smile when you hear them.This is a book for any child who wants to build confidence reading aloud, or wants a way to channel their speech and drama confidence. It is a book to foster a love of words and the power that comes with the spoken word. It will show children how speaking a poem aloud has a certain magic, almost like reading a spell. Poems can be read aloud to an audience, muttered quietly to oneself or whispered in the ear of someone who needs to hear some cheerful words.

From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire!With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids’ courage! It follows Poems Aloud and Smile Out Loud, books that have inspired thousands of little readers to harness the power of their own voice.This new collection contains mantras to be true to yourself, to help you feel brave, project happiness, conjure a smile, make you laugh and cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras and some are just poems that instil confidence and help children realize the power of their voices. Reading these poems aloud will teach children the power of poetry, encouraging them to explore the magic of language and foster a love of verse. These rhymes perfectly complement school literature curriculums. Introduce your budding wordsmith to new verse and spark their imaginations with poems about boundaries, handling emotions and treasuring friendships.This sparky anthology is peppered with  witty and charming  illustrations by Daniel Gray-Barnett to bring these powerful words to life in a way that’s appealing to children.A sweet way to empower your little one and have them harness their inner power. From a few lines to a couple of pages, there’s a mix of long and short poems, making this book versatile and suitable for every situation.

From Children’s Laureate (2022–2024), Joseph Coelho, comes a giggling and ghoulish compendium of 25 spooky poems to perform.With a delightful blend of giggles and ghouls, this collection is designed for young readers and budding performers.Within these pages, you'll discover poems that can be recited loudly, softly, or in a ghostly whisper, offering a diverse range of performances. Some poems are meant to make your audience jump or send shivers down their spine, while others weave spell-poems that can enchant a witch's cat or cast a spell of laughter. There are even poems that will tickle your funny bones.Spooky Poems Aloud is the perfect collection of Halloween-themed poems for children to build confidence in reading aloud and nurture their speech and drama skills. Joseph Coelho's imaginative words will transport young readers into the world of whimsical and eerie tales, making this book a treasure trove for children of all ages and reading abilities.

From Children’s Laureate (2022–2024), Joseph Coelho, comes a giggling and ghoulish compendium of 25 spooky poems to perform.With a delightful blend of giggles and ghouls, this collection is designed for young readers and budding performers.Within these pages, you'll discover poems that can be recited loudly, softly, or in a ghostly whisper, offering a diverse range of performances. Some poems are meant to make your audience jump or send shivers down their spine, while others weave spell-poems that can enchant a witch's cat or cast a spell of laughter. There are even poems that will tickle your funny bones.Spooky Poems Aloud is the perfect collection of Halloween-themed poems for children to build confidence in reading aloud and nurture their speech and drama skills. Joseph Coelho's imaginative words will transport young readers into the world of whimsical and eerie tales, making this book a treasure trove for children of all ages and reading abilities.

From Children’s Laureate (2022–2024), Joseph Coelho, comes a giggling and ghoulish compendium of 25 spooky poems to perform.With a delightful blend of giggles and ghouls, this collection is designed for young readers and budding performers.Within these pages, you'll discover poems that can be recited loudly, softly, or in a ghostly whisper, offering a diverse range of performances. Some poems are meant to make your audience jump or send shivers down their spine, while others weave spell-poems that can enchant a witch's cat or cast a spell of laughter. There are even poems that will tickle your funny bones.Spooky Poems Aloud is the perfect collection of Halloween-themed poems for children to build confidence in reading aloud and nurture their speech and drama skills. Joseph Coelho's imaginative words will transport young readers into the world of whimsical and eerie tales, making this book a treasure trove for children of all ages and reading abilities.

⭐ Winner of the 2024 DANZ Children's Book Award for Picture Books! ⭐Come Over To My House is a delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are Deaf or disabled. Co-written by disability advocate Eliza Hull and Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin, the inclusive rhyming text authentically explores the characters' various disabilities. A cast of friendly characters invite friends over for a play – there’s fun to be had, food to eat and families to meet!  Come over to my house. Come over and play!I’ll show you around, you can stay the whole day.We’ll swing on the swing-set and splash in the pool.Then I’ll race you inside where my bedroom is cool.Featuring a gorgeous illustrations and a diverse cast, this is a must-read for all families.Winner of the for the inaugural DANZ Award for Picture Books  A Notable book in the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards  Shortlisted for the Panda Book Awards Shortlisted for the Speech Pathology Australia 2023 Book of the Year Awards Best Picture Book of the Year (2022) as voted by Readings Staff A ‘Best Conversation Starter’ Winner in the 2023 Bookstagang Picture Book Awards

Craft Roach is an exuberant story about an artsy little bug who lives life a little differently. Written by Rachel Burke (@imakestagram) and with art from best-selling illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett, Craft Roach is a fun, rhyming picture book about standing out, fitting in and having the courage to be your most joyful self. Craft Roach makes the other bugsfeel very tense and stressed.Standing out? Being seen?They do not think it best. But Craft Roach sees things differently,has more than just an inkling –that crawlies wouldn’t be so feared,if all of them were twinkling... Craft Roach is a story that will change your mind about cockroaches, and will delight and encourage young readers to be bold and never dim their light. For ages 3 and up.

From the award-winning creators of Come Over to My House comes this light-hearted picture book about accessibility and disability, and two kids who are inspired to build a better world.Carla and Sam want to play together, but there’s nowhere in their neighbourhood that’s accessible to them both! That is, until Carla and Sam put their heads together to dream up a place where all kids can play together, and a wonderful new space is born.  This fun, child-centred romp through a local neighbourhood belies a powerful picture book about accessibility, and what it truly means to be disabled. With Sally Rippin’s characteristic lightness of touch and Eliza Hull’s depth of knowledge, this appealing story demonstrates the social model of disability; namely, that people are disabled not by their own bodies, but by their environments.   It’s a powerful lens through which to talk about and understand why accessibility is an issue for everyone.Accolades for Come Over to My House:★ WINNER of the DANZ Award for Picture Books (Diversity in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand)★ WINNER of ‘Best Conversation Starter’ category in the 2023 Bookstagang Picture Book Awards ★ SHORTLISTED as a Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Notable Book for Early Childhood★ SHORTLISTED for the Panda Book Awards★ SHORTLISTED for the Speech Pathology Australia 2023 Book of the Year Awards★ Best Picture Book of the Year (2022) as voted by Readings Staff

Official World Book Day £1 bookPoems are meant to be read... OUT LOUD! Discover funny poems, silly poems, animal poems, spooky poems and poems to make you think. Set them all free with the power of your voice!Bestselling duo Joseph Coelho and Daniel Gray Barnett have created this book pf poems especially for World Book Day 2025.

A book about becoming independent for the first time. This stylish book with a relatable story is a joy for children and adults alike. The beautiful illustrations use muted tones with pops of neon orange, mixing gentle watercolour and bold strokes' -- Book Trust 'A charming and well-crafted picture book story.' -- School Reading List A young kangaroo called Alexander lives in his mum, Nancy’s pocket. Alexander loves his mum, but there’s one thing she does that really drives him nuts. She is always putting stuff in her pocket. Alexander tries to keep things neat, but the more he tidies, the more stuff she shoves in there. When he complains, his sister calls him a baby – it’s time to leave the pouch anyway. But Alexander loves it in there – it’s warm and cosy and smells of mum.Then one day, it gets really bad. Twelve bobby pins, a tube of toothpaste, a bottle of water, a packet of chewing gum, two bus tickets, some keys, a toy car and a cookbook all find their way into Nancy’s pouch. And that’s just for starters. Finally Alexander’s had enough. ‘I can’t take it any more!’ he shouts. ‘I’m moving out!’ So Alexander moves into the room next to his sister’s. They make it all cosy, with a furry blanket and shelves for all his stuff. So it’s just like his mum’s pouch. Almost. The penultimate spread is Alexander sleeping with all his stuff strewn around him. The final spread is Nancy clearing out her pocket with a wink. It was time for Alexander to go.This is a heartwarming tale about a connection between a son and mother and a journey towards independence, beautifully brought to life.

It’s important to think about what others might be feeling, so we can understand the people around us better and be a good friend. But sometimes it can be difficult to guess what someone else might be feeling, or their emotions may not be what we expect.What Are They Feeling? takes children on an exploration of the feelings of others. We follow Detective Feelings as they look for clues about how someone is feeling through their expression, body language and the situation. Are they smiling or frowning? What is happening around them? Has someone else been telling a joke or saying something a bit mean?We discover why empathy and sympathy are important, and how you can feel empathy for someone when you may not share the same experiences or problems as them, such as having to move to another country, or starting a new school.Vibrant and amusing illustrations by award-winning illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett bring the adventures of Detective Feelings to life.

An illustrated guide to emotions that helps children identify and articulate how they are really feeling.What Are You Feeling? is the first in a series of books that aims to develop emotional literacy for children aged 5-8 years.It is a book about finding interesting words for interesting feelings. It explores what lots of feeling words really mean and which words best describe the many feelings a child may have.The book discusses 20 different feelings from happy to mischievous. The child is encouraged to identify these feelings in ways that are healthy and easy to understand.Award-winning illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett brings each feeling to life in his vivid, colourful and amusing illustrations.