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The Worry Jar

The Worry Jar

Lou John, illus. Jenny Bloomfield

Granny shows 4-year-old Frida an ingenious way of managing her worries.

The Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife

The Unofficial Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife

Sophie Berger, illus. Laura Winstone

Perfect for young Egyptologists and cat lovers alike.

When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War

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

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

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

Forever or a Day

Sarah Jacoby

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

Super Scientists; 40 Inspiring Icons

Super Scientists; 40 Inspiring Icons

Anne Blanchard, illus. Tino

40 of the most inspiring scientists of all time.

India Incredible India

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

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

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

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

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.

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