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Little Bear tosses and turns. His bed doesn't feel quite right tonight, so he sets off through the Twilight Forest. Will Little Bear find a cosier place to sleep?In this enchanting new series, you will find yourself transported to dream-like worlds, following an adorable character on a journey through beautiful twilight lands-ideal for creating a calm environment at bedtime.Scan the QR code inside to access mindfulness exercises, an audio version of the story, an atmospheric soundscape, and a soothing lullaby.

Little Dragon soars down from the misty mountains to Sunset Woods in search of a bedtime hug. But the woodland animals are already asleep. Will Little Dragon ever find the hug she needs?In this enchanting new series, you will find yourself transported to dream-like worlds, following an adorable character on a journey through beautiful twilight lands-perfect for calm bedtimes.Scan the QR code inside to access mindfulness exercises, an audio version of the story, an atmospheric soundscape, and a soothing lullaby.

Little Elephant is having a bedtime bath in the Moonbeam Pool when his rubber duck is swept away down a stream. Can his friends from the savannah help him get it back?In this enchanting series, you will find yourself transported to dream-like worlds, following an adorable character on a journey through beautiful twilight lands-perfect for calm bedtimes.Scan the QR code inside to access mindfulness exercises, an audio version of the story, an atmospheric soundscape, and a soothing lullaby.

Little Panda follows a rumbling sound through the forest as the sun sets behind the Snowy Mountains. Will Little Panda find out who is making the mysterious noise?In this enchanting series, you will find yourself transported to dream-like worlds, following an adorable character on a journey through beautiful twilight lands-perfect for calm bedtimes.Scan the QR code inside to access mindfulness exercises, an audio version of the story, an atmospheric soundscape, and a soothing lullaby.

Celebrate Holi, the festival of colours, sharing and love inthis gorgeous picture book.Maya loves visiting her grandparents in India, and this year isextra special because she is celebrating Holi with them. Maya andher family start the magical day by eating a special breakfast,including rasgulla dumplings and glasses of mango lassi. They puton colourful clothing and join the celebration out in the streets.The air fills with joyful songs and clouds of blue, red, andpurple powder. On this special vacation, Maya can feel the magicof Holi.When Maya returns to America, she carries the exhilarating energyof Holi with her. The spirit of the holiday - hope and forgivenessand love - keeps her warm. Thrity Umrigar's heartfelt text and Kamala Nair's richly colourful,exuberant illustrations fill the pages with happiness andjoy.Featuring a non-fiction page at the back of the book all aboutHoli, including a recipe to make your own mango lassiIf you enjoyed this, you'll love Binny's Diwali by ThrityUmrigar

A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA celebration of family love and the light we share with the world.Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn’t seen since her family moved from India. Now India is 7,850 miles away…Once Diya arrives in India, she immediately feels at home with Nani. Together they go shopping at the bazaar and prepare for the festival. As Diya and Nani celebrate Diwali together, Diya’s heart soars. But all too soon, her trip will come to an end. Is there a way for Diya to take some of the light and magic of Diwali with her when she leaves?

Bestselling mother-son duo Surishtha Sehgal and Kabir Sehgal take readers on a bedtime journey to the Himalayan Mountains in this luminous picture book exploring the captivating sights as sunset turns to night.Good night, Himalayas!The sun begins to setover the mountain crest.Let’s go explore some sightsbefore it’s time to rest…From the highest snowcapped peaks to the lowest shimmering lakes and all the amazing places in between, come explore the wondrous sights of the Himalayan Mountains in Asia. Whether it’s a boat ride or bird-watching, riding on bikes or on yaks, there are mountains of fun to be had! And when the day of fun is done, wrap up in a cozy pashmina and settle in to sleep and dream of all the day’s adventures.

Book Band: White (Ideal for ages 6+)A heartwarming story about siblings, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school.Blay thinks being an older brother is so uncool. He finds his baby sister Bethany boring, annoying, and very snotty. But when Bethany is taken to hospital one night, Blay starts to worry. Maybe he does care about Bethany just a little bit… This family tale from storyteller Effua Gleed is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Kamala Nair and a heartfelt sibling relationship that many children will relate to._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Book Band: White (Ideal for ages 6+)A heartwarming story about siblings, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school.Blay thinks being an older brother is so uncool. He finds his baby sister Bethany boring, annoying, and very snotty. But when Bethany is taken to hospital one night, Blay starts to worry. Maybe he does care about Bethany just a little bit… This family tale from storyteller Effua Gleed is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Kamala Nair and a heartfelt sibling relationship that many children will relate to._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Book Band: White (Ideal for ages 6+)A heartwarming story about siblings, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school.Blay thinks being an older brother is so uncool. He finds his baby sister Bethany boring, annoying, and very snotty. But when Bethany is taken to hospital one night, Blay starts to worry. Maybe he does care about Bethany just a little bit… This family tale from storyteller Effua Gleed is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Kamala Nair and a heartfelt sibling relationship that many children will relate to._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Book Band: White (Ideal for ages 6+)A heartwarming story about siblings, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school.Blay thinks being an older brother is so uncool. He finds his baby sister Bethany boring, annoying, and very snotty. But when Bethany is taken to hospital one night, Blay starts to worry. Maybe he does care about Bethany just a little bit… This family tale from storyteller Effua Gleed is perfect for Key Stage 1 (KS1) children who are learning to read by themselves. It features colour illustrations by Kamala Nair and a heartfelt sibling relationship that many children will relate to._______________Bloomsbury Young Readers are the perfect way to get children reading, with book-banded stories by brilliant authors like Julia Donaldson. The series is ideal for both home and school, with gorgeous colour illustrations, tips for parents, and fun activity ideas. Online guided reading and teaching notes, written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), are available at bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Every child needs a Bloomsbury Young Reader. Fun, stretching, just the right length, full of adventurous vocabulary and punctuation.' - Julie-Ann McCulloch, Teacher

Young children will be excited to learn about the first Black, South Asian, female Vice President, Kamala Harris, and her inspiring journey in this Step 2 Biography Reader, perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.Learn how Kamala's childhood as a biracial child of immigrant parents, her education, and inspiration from her mother helped shape who she is--someone who fights injustice and empowers the powerless. She is an inspiration herself--for boys and girls everywhere who have seen someone in the White House who looks like them--maybe even as the President.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.