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When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War

Michael Morpurgo

Nandi decides to undertake a journey to Ithaca only to find her aunt missing...

I Am Not a Label<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

I Am Not a Label

Cerrie Burnell, illus. Lauren Mark Baldo

34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present.

Hey Willy, See the Pyramids<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

Hey Willy, See the Pyramids

Maira Kalman

Lulu narrates imaginative bedtime stories to her little brother, all matched with remarkable and eccentric illustrations.

Forever or a Day<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

Forever or a Day

Sarah Jacoby

A philosophical exploration of the concept of time intended for young readers.

Super Scientists; 40 Inspiring Icons<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

Super Scientists; 40 Inspiring Icons

Anne Blanchard, illus. Tino

40 of the most inspiring scientists of all time.

India Incredible India<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

India Incredible India

Jasbinder Bilan, illus. Nina Chakrabarti

Take a wonderful, exciting journey through India with Thara and her Nanijee. Who knows what you might discover?

Cane Warriors<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

Cane Warriors

Alex Wheatle

Historical fiction based on the events of the 1760 slave uprising in Jamaica led by Tacky, an important historical figure.

Max Makes a Million<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

Max Makes a Million

Maira Kalman

Max lives in New York with Ida and Morris. He is a poet and... a dog! And his dream is to live in Paris.

The Last Bear<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

The Last Bear

Hannah Gold, illus. Levi Pinfold

A friendship forged between a young girl and a stranded polar bear brings adventure and hope.

Dandelion’s Dream<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

Dandelion’s Dream

Yoko Tanaka

What if a dandelion became a real lion? Throughout the story with lines, shapes, grey, and little yellow, Yoko Tanaka’s first literary work as an author and an illustrator invites the reader to learn more about life cycle in a profound way.

The Problem with Pierre<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

The Problem with Pierre

C. K. Smouha, illus. Suzanna Hubbard

Bertram and Alan are great friends but very different. The arrival of Bertram’s new cat Pierre shows the two men how important it is to embrace differences.

You can!<img alt='' src='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=92&d=mm&r=g' srcset='https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95d9a4245cd7ac051f825c287558e678?s=184&d=mm&r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-92 photo' height='92' width='92' loading='lazy' decoding='async'/>

You can!

Alexandra Strick, illus. Steve Antony

This picture book was created with the participation of around one hundred children aged 7 to 12 who all had first-hand experience of diversity or disability.