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**The multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series** Enjoy the countdown to Christmas like never before with 24 complete Little People, BIG DREAMS stories, each presented as a beautiful mini book!Collected together in a beautiful hardback case and tie ribbon, each day children can feel the magic of Christmas as they unwrap a new story. Perfect for reading independently or together, uncover the true stories of musicians, authors, designers and change-makers from throughout history who dared to follow their dreams. With a mini book from the bestselling biography series hidden behind every door, this unique advent calendar can be returned to all year long. Written by author Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara, children will uncover inspiring stories of kindness, resilience, determination and courage.Discover the incredible lives of bold little dreamers across a host of professions:Singers and performers, such as Rihanna, Freddie Mercury and Beyoncé.Changemakers and activists such as Michelle Obama, Harriet Tubman and Louis Braille.Athletes such as Chris Hoy, David Beckham and Pele.Writers such as William Shakespeare, Agatha Christie and J.R.R. Tolkien.. . . and many more!This ultimate advent calendar collection introduces children to the lives of dreamers. From music to inventions and sport to art, each mini book holds a story waiting to be uncovered that will inspire and delight this festive season.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!Praise for the Little People, BIG DREAMS Advent Calendar 2024:'Beautiful . . . the most gorgeous keepsake!' – HELLO! Magazine'Great . . . will inspire and entertain.' –  The Independent'Gorgeously-designed' – Good Housekeeping, Best Book Advent Calendars'Sure to inspire them and even you.' – Prime, Best Kids Advent Calendars

Ten-year-old Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her family and friends close by. But when the Vietnam War reaches the gates of her home, Hà and her family are forced to flee.The journey onboard a refugee ship bound for America is hard - but nothing can prepare Hà for the strangeness of the country that greets them on the other side. The language is impossible, the food is strange - and not all the locals are friendly. But amongst her struggles, Hà finds joy, friendship - and most of all, the power of hope, love and family.

Ten-year-old Hà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her family and friends close by. But when the Vietnam War reaches the gates of her home, Hà and her family are forced to flee.The journey onboard a refugee ship bound for America is hard - but nothing can prepare Hà for the strangeness of the country that greets them on the other side. The language is impossible, the food is strange - and not all the locals are friendly. But amongst her struggles, Hà finds joy, friendship - and most of all, the power of hope, love and family.

When a childhood illness leaves her blind and deaf, Helen Keller's life seems hopeless indeed. But her indomitable will and the help of a devoted teacher empower Helen to triumph over incredible adversity. This amazing true story is finally brought to the beginner reader level.

Fred är en romsk kille som växte upp i ett romskt läger som låg under tågbron i Tanto. I lägret fanns många barn som tillsammans med Fred och hans syskon hittade på olika lekar och mycket hyss. Barnen startade vilda och högljuda cykeltävlingar med hopplockade cykeldelar. De stred i rasande fart med dragna svärd och pilbågar mot Tantoindianerna. De spelade fotboll med egna påhittade regler och de retade gallfeber på målvakter som släppte in bollen i målet. Passa på och lär er att göra en sälgpipa. Höjdpunkten av allt bus och hyss var när de blev bortjagade av koloniägarna då de pallade frukt. Följ Fred och hans vänner i de kommande böckerna om Barnen på Tanto och deras spännande händelser, äventyr och hyss och lådbilsbyggande.

A beautiful, celebratory and joyful book of bedtime stories.Written and illustrated by Black creators, with a forewordby Candice Brathwaite, Bedtime Stories showcasesa curated collection of tales from Black history, based onimportant figures and events from around the world. Each story isthe ideal length to read at bedtime as well as any moment whenyoung readers are looking for an inspirational read! Features one young reader's winning entryfrom the Cocoa Boy and Cocoa Girl magazinescompetition An empowering and celebratory giftPerfect for any child wanting to learn more about history'suntold storiesA beautiful keepsake book - a gift for a lifetime Written by Ify Adenuga, Ryan Crawford, Alex Falase-Koya, MahamedHashi, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Nansubuga Isdahl, Jade Mutyora,Reggie Nelson and Wendy Shearer.Illustrated by Lucy Farfort, Anastasia Magloire Williams, JadeOrlando, Amanda Quartey, Paul Kellam and Richy Sanchez Alaya.

Fred är en romsk kille som växte upp i ett romskt läger som låg under tågbron i Tanto. I lägret fanns många barn som tillsammans med Fred och hans syskon hittade på olika lekar och mycket hyss.Nu är det vinterlekar som gäller! Fred och hans syskon och kusiner hade inte e leksaker som finn nu men de hittade på farliga lekar och leksaker. En dag band de fast lillasyster Pippi på en hemmagjord kälke gjord av dammsugare och släppte ner henne för en av de brantaste Tantobackarna. I den här boken får du läradig hur de gjorde kälken.

Följ med Fred och hans familj på resan till Norrland! Det är vår i luften och snön har börjat smälta. I den fjärde boken om Barnen på Tanto åker Fred skridskor på en dålig skridskoplan i Tanto där han faller framstupa och slår ut en tand. Det blir många besök hos tandis. Föräldrarna planerar sin årliga rundresa till Norrland, hela familjen ska följa med och sitta på lastbilsflaket där pappan bygger ett litet hus. Under tiden gör barnen på Tanto många hyss, så som råttjakt. Gänget går på tivolibesök under Skanstullsbron och på vägen utforskar de en kolsvart tunnel. Barnen besöker nakenbadet i Eriksdal. På resan till Norrland besöker de Furuviksparken med alla djur. Aporna är roligast. När de kommer till Värmland får Fred följa med på en spännande helikopterflygning. (och piloterna bygger en drake. Total solförmörkelse skrämmer Fred och andra barn som är på tivolit. Romska Avén le Fredósa thaj léski familiása pe le gavá ándo Norlánto. E primovára pašé la thaj o iv bilál. Ando štárto kníga pa le Gláti po Tanto khelél pe o Fred bandy pe suválki ándo Tanto. Koté perél o Fred anglé mujésa thaj phagél jekh dand. Butívar músaj te žal kaj o dantísto. Léski dej thaj dad kerén pe gata te žan pe le gavá ándo Norlánto. Antrégo família sas te žan ande jekh than. O dad vazdá jekh cigno kheroró po kamióno koté sas te bešás savoré gláti kána sámas po drom. Ži pon von läsaren pénge džéli, zumavás te astarás hírtsi. Amé le gláti žas po tivoli telál o pódo ándo Skanstull, thaj vi len pe te róden andré ánde jekh de fjal kaló tunélo. Le gláti den andre ándo le nangenge bánja ándo Eriksdal. Po drom pe le gavá, ašilé ándo Furuvik te dikhén pe le žigénji. Maj drágo sas le majmúni lénge. Kana areslé ándo Verm - lánto mukén le Fredós te hurál ándo jekh helikóptero. Le pilóti kerén jekh hála le Fredósa. O šonúto garavél o kham, thaj anklél tunjáriko ándo maškarál o džes.

Alice är 7år. Hon är en vanlig flicka med ljust axellångt hår och blåa ögon. Alice bor med sin mamma Sara, sin pappa Karl, hennes storebror Adam som är 10år och katten Missan. De bor i ett radhus i en mellanstor stad i södra Sverige. Men det har inte alltid varit så. Alice kom till Sara och Karl när hon var två år. Alice har minnen av att det kom främlingar, en kvinna och en man och hämtade henne från hennes mamma Eva. Alice kommer ihåg att hon lämnade Evas cigarettpaket till henne, satte på sig sina stövlar, tog kvinnan i handen och följde med. Hon minns när hon såg Sara och Karls hus för första gången och deras ansikten.  Deras varma blick och leende när hon kom. Sedan minns hon inte så mycket mer.

A stunning special edition ofthe first book in Lauren Tarshis's action-packed New York Times bestselling I Survived series, featuring80 pages of all-new, full-colour bonus content!  This special edition paperback features a new letter from theauthor and 80 pages of full-colour bonus content, including the real-lifestory of a kid who survived the sinking; historical photosof the ship and passengers; the story of the cutthroat race tofind the Titanic wreckage;and information about the 2023 OceanGate disaster. Perfectfor readers new to the series as well as I Survived fans!George Calder must be the luckiest kid alive – he and hislittle sister, Phoebe, are sailing with their aunt on the Titanic, the greatest ship everbuilt! George can't resist exploring every inch of the incredibleboat, even if it gets him into trouble.But one night while George is off exploring, a terrible boom shakesthe entire boat. Soon the impossible is happening: The Titanic is sinking.George has always gotten out of trouble before. Can he survivethis nightmare?   Ideal for readers new to the series as well as I Survived fans!Contains historical pictures of the ship as well as informationabout the 2023 OceanGate disaster.Thrilling tale of a kid who survived the terrible sinking ofthe titanic.

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this 25th anniversary edition of Chinese Cinderella, complete with a special introduction by Julia Eccleshare.Born into the world with her story already written and woven with bad luck, Adeline turns her attention to school, where she discovers that she is a talented writer, much to Father's disapproval.'Writer! You are going to starve!'But with a pen in her hand, she can't help but wonder what it would be like to be a writer - no, an author! It won't be easy, but Adeline must have the courage to rewrite her story. . .

For fans of A Streetcat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers’ edition.Finding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope and friendship – proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best friend.’In 2016, Dion Leonard, an ultramarathon runner, stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The pup earned the name ‘Gobi’, as she went step for step with Dion, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles. What Gobi lacked in size, she made up for in heart.Dion had always focused on winning, but as he witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something inside him change. This is a story of a life changing friendship between one man and a little stray dog called Gobi.

For fans of A Streecat Named Bob comes Finding Gobi, the heart-warming true story of a dog who captured the hearts of the world. Younger readers’ edition.WFinding Gobi is the ultimate story of hope and friendship – proving once again, that dogs really are ‘man’s best friend.’In 2016, Dion Leonard, an ultramarathon runner, stumbled across a little stray dog while competing in a gruelling 155 mile race across the Gobi Desert. The pup earned the name ‘Gobi’, as she went step for step with Dion, keeping pace with him for nearly 80 miles. What Gobi lacked in size, she made up for in heart.Dion had always focused on winning, but as he witnessed the incredible determination of this small animal, he felt something inside him change. This is a story of a life changing friendship between one man and a little stray dog called Gobi.

WINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR “Bringing Georgian London vividly to life, this is a wonderful historical mystery with two delightful heroines.” – Katherine Woodfine, author of The Synclair’s Mysteries series A thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries.And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they’ve seen something suspicious on stage.Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery – and becoming best friends. But can they work out what’s going on in time to prevent a murder?

WINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE WEEK JUNIOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR: BREAKTHROUGH AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES 2023 CHILDREN’S BOOK PRIZE WINNER OF THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARD FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries.And when their eyes meet in the audience of the Drury Lane theatre one night, both girls are sure they’ve seen something suspicious on stage.Lizzie and Belle soon find themselves on the trail of a mystery – and becoming best friends. But can they work out what’s going on in time to prevent a murder?

WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN’S FICTION 2024 The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger is winner of The Week Junior Children’s Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award, and shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children’s Book Prize! “With its themes of civil disobedience and rebellion, channels the spirit, energy and optimism of the Little Rebels Award.” Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie’s father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo?It’s the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait – and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn – the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets.With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust?Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.

WINNER OF THE LITTLE REBELS AWARDS FOR RADICAL CHILDREN’S FICTION 2024 The second book in the thrilling middle grade mystery series, perfect for fans of Robin Steven’s Murder Most Unladylike. Set in eighteenth-century London, with all the fun and zest of Hamilton and inspired by real Black British historical figures. The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger is winner of The Week Junior Children’s Book of the Year: Breakthrough Award, and shortlisted for the Waterstones 2023 Children’s Book Prize! “With its themes of civil disobedience and rebellion, channels the spirit, energy and optimism of the Little Rebels Award.” Agents of history. Partners in Mystery. Sisters in solving crime. Twelve-year-olds Lizzie Sancho and Dido Belle are from different worlds – Lizzie lives in Westminster in her dad’s tea shop, while Belle is an heiress being brought up by her aunt and uncle at grand Kenwood House – but they both share a love of solving mysteries. And after saving Lizzie’s father from attempted murder surely there is no threat too challenging for this detective duo?It’s the summer of 1777, the night of the grand unveiling of the Sancho-Mansfields family portrait – and a celebration of friendship, family, and freedom! But all too soon things take a dark turn – the painting has been stolen! Now it is time for Lizzie and Belle to put their sleuthing skills to the ultimate test, following a trail of thefts, kidnappings and even poisonings that haunts the twisting London streets.With a grand conspiracy afoot, and a mysterious organisation threatening their closest friends and family, who can Lizzie and Belle trust?Once again it is up to the two girls to unveil the truth and put an end to the villainy that plagues the city.

Laughter guaranteed with The Ha Ha Bonk Book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - jam-packed with brilliant jokes to tell your dad, your mum, your baby brother, your teacher and anybody else you can think of, such as: What goes ha ha bonk? A man laughing his head off.andWhat goes 99 bonk? A centipede with a wooden legandWhat goes putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt?A bad golferand lots more besides!This is an all-time classic favourite joke book for all the family to enjoy.Allan Ahlberg - a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and gravedigger - is in the super-league of children's writers with sales exceeding 17 million and library borrowings of 13 million. In collaboration with his late wife, Janet, he has published many enduring titles, among them Each Peach Pear Plum, Peepo!, Burglar Bill and The Jolly Postman. In addition he has written novels, collections of stories, sets of easy-readers and joke books.

Boy and Going Solo is the whole of Roald Dahl's extraordinary autobiography in one volume. Roald Dahl wasn't always a writer. Once he was just a schoolboy. Have you ever wondered what he was like growing up?In BOY you'll find out why he and his friends took revenge on the beastly Mrs Pratchett who ran the sweet shop. He remembers what it was like taste-testing chocolate for Cadbury's and he even reveals how his nose was nearly sliced off.Then in GOING SOLO you'll read stories of whizzing through the air in a Tiger Moth Plane, encounters with hungry lions, and the terrible crash that led him to storytelling.Roald Dahl tells his story in his own words - and it's all TRUE.And now you can listen to all of Roald Dahl's novels for children on Roald Dahl Audiobooks read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy soundeffects from Pinewood Studios! Also look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits.

Will has four brothers and it's chaos in his house! If he's not being teased by his big brother Marty, he has to deal with the terrible, three-headed bundle of cuteness that is his three younger brothers. Even worse, his mother has the brilliant idea of packing Will and Marty off to the library during the holidays. She just doesn't understand! Not only is the library no fun, it's also the habitat of the legendary librarian Spud Murphy. If you put a foot wrong, it's rumoured she will use her dreaded gas-powered spud gun and you don't want that - just ask Ugly Frank how he got his nickname! Eventually Will and Marty discover a love of books and that Mrs Murphy isn't so bad after all!

Rediscover the A Puffin Book series and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this 25th anniversary edition of Chinese Cinderella, complete with a special introduction by Julia Eccleshare.Born into the world with her story already written and woven with bad luck, Adeline turns her attention to school, where she discovers that she is a talented writer, much to Father's disapproval.'Writer! You are going to starve!'But with a pen in her hand, she can't help but wonder what it would be like to be a writer - no, an author! It won't be easy, but Adeline must have the courage to rewrite her story. . .

Laughter guaranteed with The Ha Ha Bonk Book by Janet and Allan Ahlberg - jam-packed with brilliant jokes to tell your dad, your mum, your baby brother, your teacher and anybody else you can think of, such as: What goes ha ha bonk? A man laughing his head off.andWhat goes 99 bonk? A centipede with a wooden legandWhat goes putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt, putt?A bad golferand lots more besides!This is an all-time classic favourite joke book for all the family to enjoy.Allan Ahlberg - a former teacher, postman, plumber's mate and gravedigger - is in the super-league of children's writers with sales exceeding 17 million and library borrowings of 13 million. In collaboration with his late wife, Janet, he has published many enduring titles, among them Each Peach Pear Plum, Peepo!, Burglar Bill and The Jolly Postman. In addition he has written novels, collections of stories, sets of easy-readers and joke books.

"Extraordinarily touching" - The Jewish ChronicleWhen everything is taken away from you, love and courage are all you have left.In 1938, the Nazis come to Vienna. They hate anyone who is different, especially Jewish people.Fritz and Kurt's family are Jewish, and that puts them in terrible danger.Fritz, along with his father, is taken to a Nazi prison camp, a terrible place, full of fear. When his father is sent to a certain death, Fritz can't face losing his beloved Papa. He chooses to go with him and fight for survival.Meanwhile, Kurt must go on a frightening journey, all alone, to seek safety on the far side of the world.In this extraordinary true story, Fritz and Kurt must face unimaginable hardships, and the two brothers wonder if they will ever return home . . .A retelling of the Sunday Times bestselling The Boy Who Followed his Father into Auschwitz, a Daily Mail and Sunday Express book of the year:'Shattering, astonishing' Daily Mail'Extraordinary' Observer

"Extraordinarily touching" - The Jewish ChronicleWhen everything is taken away from you, love and courage are all you have left.In 1938, the Nazis come to Vienna. They hate anyone who is different, especially Jewish people.Fritz and Kurt's family are Jewish, and that puts them in terrible danger.Fritz, along with his father, is taken to a Nazi prison camp, a terrible place, full of fear. When his father is sent to a certain death, Fritz can't face losing his beloved Papa. He chooses to go with him and fight for survival.Meanwhile, Kurt must go on a frightening journey, all alone, to seek safety on the far side of the world.In this extraordinary true story, Fritz and Kurt must face unimaginable hardships, and the two brothers wonder if they will ever return home . . .A retelling of the Sunday Times bestselling The Boy Who Followed his Father into Auschwitz, a Daily Mail and Sunday Express book of the year:'Shattering, astonishing' Daily Mail'Extraordinary' Observer

Rebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women's Day 2023To me, writing was pure pleasure. It thrilled me to be able to escape the horrors of my daily life in such a simple way. When I wrote, I forgot that I was the unwanted daughter who caused her mother's death. I could be anybody I wished to be.When her mother dies shortly after her birth, lonely Adeline is marked as 'bad luck' and treated as an outcast by her own family, shown kindness only by her grandfather and Aunt Baba who encourage her to follow her dreams.Adeline strives to win her father's acceptance by excelling in school, but instead discovers an escape in the friendships of her classmates and her talent for writing. For the first time Adeline allows herself to dream of a real future as a writer and yearns to study in England with her brother - but it is a future she will have to fight with every ounce of strength she has to achieve. Chinese Cinderella is Adeline Yen Mah's true story of survival and self-acceptance during her childhood as an unwanted daughter, and how she overcame her past to believe in a better future.Rebel Voices is a new six-part Puffin Classics collection of strikingly designed, highly collectible books, written by female authors, and celebrating courage, rebellion, strength and inspiration

A miraculous survival. An extraordinary faith. Autumn 1755. Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America’s new frontier, the Leininger family celebrates the blessings of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest. Until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French-Indian War, and the devastating raid known as the Penn’s Creek Massacre.The lives of this simple, God-fearing family are forever altered when Barbara and Regina, two young sisters, are carried away by a band of Allegheny warriors. Driven by their faith in God and the powerful bonds of family, Barbara and Regina hold firmly to the belief that they are never alone, even in their darkest hour, and that they will be reunited again.“This is a well-written adventure told from the point of view of an intelligent, observant, and mature girl on the brink of adolescence.” —Publishers Weekly

I Was There... is a perfectintroduction for younger readers into stories from the past, allowingchildren to imagine that they were really there.I Was There... Ira Aldridge tells the exciting storyof the African-American actor, Ira Aldridge, who rose to fame onthe London stage.Brilliantly imagined, readers aged 7+ will love this first-handaccount of a child's experience of nineteenth-century London andthe vibrant life of the theatre. Amazing black-and-white illustrations throughoutbring the story to life!Perfect stories for children who are struggling with their reading