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The Great Big Green Bookby Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith

The Great Big Green Book is filled with facts about our planet, and asks lots of questions to help children think

about green issues. The book also gives simple tips on how you can save the environment.

A Day I Rememberby Prodeepta Das

This colourful account of a traditional Hindu wedding in modern day India is illustrated with stunning

photographs, capturing the atmosphere of the preparations and ceremony.

The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuffby Andy Seed

Ever wanted to know what kind of animal an aye-aye is? Or how much gravy the boot of a Mini Cooper

Convertible can hold? What about which country's residents dine on maggot cheese?

Victoria's Dayby Maria De Fatima Campos

A photographic diary documenting a day in the life of a four year old girl.

Mad About Monkeysby Owen Davey

Proving just how stylish and attractive illustrated children's non-fiction can be, this informative book is sure to

leave readers 'mad about monkeys'.

Welcome to the World Babyby Na'ima bint Robert

Children use their different senses to explore how the arrival of new babies is celebrated around the world.

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What is Humanism?by Michael Rosen and Annemarie Young

What is the purpose of life? Where do moral values come from? Can you be good without God or religion? This

straightforward book lays down some astronomically big questions

Colour Away Your Worriesby Leslie Ironside and Haia Ironside

This drawing and colouring book is a very gentle way to encourage children to work through their worries and

let go of stress. It also happens to be a lot of fun.

Why is the Sky Blue?by Ladybird Books

Why is the sky blue? Do fish drink? What are clouds made of? This book answers all these questions and many

more.

Stop Picking on Me: A First Look at Bullyingby Pat Thomas

A sensitive look at bullying for younger children - the reader is encouraged to think about and understand

bullying and advice on ways in which to deal with the problem.

Tiny: The Invisible World of Microbesby Nicola Davies

This is an original, special and memorable book that sets the bar high for illustrated children's non-fiction.

Let's Save the Animalsby Frances Barry

Each colourful spread features one of ten endangered species, with a boldly printed statement for beginner

readers swirling across the page.

Tony Robinson’s Weird World of Wonders: Britishby Tony Robinson

Britain is a little country, so how is it that just over 100 years ago a map of the world was largely pink – pink

signifying the countries that belonged to the British Empire?

 

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Archaeology Detectivesby Simon Adams

Gaze at ice age bison, painted 14,000 years ago; explore Mohenjodaro, a sophisticated city in the Indus Valley

built around 2600 BC; and discover whether the legendary city of Troy really eisted.

Do Igloos Have Loos?by Mitchell Symons

From the stupidest criminal in the world to the intelligence of your right foot, this book has an answer to

anything and everything.

I Have the Right to be a Childby Alain Serres

Endorsed by Amnesty International UK, this beautiful picture book details the rights of every child in words

that are easy for young readers to understand.

Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders: Petsby Tony Robinson and Jessica Cobb

Bursting with amazing tales, fantastic facts and practical tips on how best to look after your pets, Tony

Robinson's compendium of stories, statistics and advice will delight animal lovers of any age.

A Stork in a Baobab Tree: An African Twelve Days ofChristmasby Catherine House

This Christmas tale explores African village life during the festive season. It would be particularly useful in

schools, discussing how different people celebrate religious festivals.

Real Stories from Street Children Across the Worldby Anthony Robinson

This moving book, illustrated by line drawings and the author's photographs, tells many such real life stories.

Through them all, a spirit of optimism and resilience shines through. Despite violence, fear and sorrow, these

children have hopes for the future.

Big Blue Whaleby Nicola Davies

Nicola Davies’ chatty picture book describes in detail the dimensions, eating habits and life-cycle of the blue

whale.

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Dino-Dinnersby Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom

If you have ever wondered what dinosaurs ate, and in particular which ones ate each other, then this is

definitely the book for you!

The Epic Book of Epicness: The world’s most epic facts inpicturesby Adam Frost

In full colour throughout with great, modern design, this book is extremely well written and fun. Every page is

full of genuinely fascinating and unusual facts.

Food and Faithby Susan Reuben

An excellent resource for religious education

See Inside Castlesby Katie Daynes

Packed full of fascinating facts about everything from banquets to battles, this delightful and engaging

history book will be sure to grab young readers’ imaginations

A Zeal of Zebrasby Woop Studios

Vibrant design fills each page and the alphabetical listings create a clear, engaging read

So You Want to Write Fictionby Tony Bradman

This introduction to writing fiction, targeted at Key Stage 2 English and Literacy pupils, is a very practical and

clear guide full of advice and tips.

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Welcome to the Familyby Mary Hoffman

Fabulously comprehensive yet easily accessible, Welcome to the Family will be indispensable to anyone

looking to promote understanding of diversity.

The Secrets of Stonehengeby Mick Manning

Travel back in time 5,000 years and more, and relive the incredible true story of this awe-inspiring

monument…

Do Nice, Be Kind, Spread Happyby Bernadette Russell

This gives children 80 ways to make the world a better place – and have some fun at the same time. Most will

long to join the Kindness Club and dish out ‘ninja niceness’ after flicking through the ideas in this bright,

colourful book.

The Barefoot Books World Atlasby Nick Crane

Full of fascinating facts and figures about the earth and beautifully illustrated with David Dean’s bright and

colourful maps

War Gameby Michael Foreman

This simple yet haunting book tells the story of the First World War from the point of view of the writer’s uncles

who lost their lives in the conflict.

Deadly Diariesby Steve Backshall

In his first ever Deadly Diaries Steve Backshall shares what it means to him to film the world's top predators.

Learn how it feels to have a blue whale silently power past you in crystal clear Indian Ocean waters or to

dangle beneath a helicopter in order to be dropped onto a crocodile nest while the mother crocodile is still

there!

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My First Ladybird Thesaurusby Clare Vickers

The ideal first reference book for primary school children

Buffalo Bird Girlby S D Nelson

Buffalo Bird Girl lived in the 1800s and was one of the Hidatsa People, a Native American community. Here, she

describes in her own words how she lived.

The Comic Strip Book of Dinosaursby Tracey Turner & Sally Kindberg

One of a series of non-fiction books, which also includes The History of the World and of Space and GreatestGreek Myths, this is a fun and lively introduction to all things dinosaur.

My Daddy is a Pretzel: yoga for parents and kidsby Baron Baptiste

This book has nine child-friendly yoga poses, kept fun and simple with some amusing, dreamy illustrations. It's

a book made for sharing, and parents and children can talk through the themes as they gently stretch out

together.

Cloth Lullaby: the woven life of Louise Bourgeoisby Amy Novesky

This beautiful picture book is a biography of 20th-century artist Louise Bourgeois. It tells the story of her

childhood, and its influence on her work, with poetic language and expressive drawings.

Usborne Lift-the-flap Picture Atlasby Alex Frith

Lets children explore the world one flap at a time.

Zeraffa Giraffaby Dianne Hofmeyr

Each beautiful jewel-coloured illustration evokes magical stories and the poetic text is perfect for parents to

read aloud. An extraordinary true story.

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Calming Colouring for Kidsby Lauren Farnsworth

The illustrators have done a fantastic job of providing a real range of patterns and scenes in this colouring

book. There's sure to be a page that captures your child's imagination and keeps them calm and focused.

Wild Animals of the Northby Dieter Braun

This special book takes us on an animal journey through North America, Europe and Asia. It is ideal for an

animal-loving child, young person interested in animal conservation, or anyone who would appreciate the

book's enchanting artwork.

Peas!by Andy Cullen

A very satisfying approach to a young information book and to making veg more friendly.

We Are All Born Freeby Amnesty International

The variety of illustrations is a delight, while the content is essential knowledge for children to learn. An

unmissable book to read cover to cover or dip into as you please.

A Tower of Giraffesby Anna Wright

This exquisite volume of collective nouns will be treasured by children and adults alike, and cannot be

recommended highly enough.

How the World Worksby Christiane Dorion

Your jaw will drop at the Big Bang and then you will find out that it is gravity which caused your jaw to drop.

This ingenious book is a 3D extravaganza and perfect for curious young minds.

The World in Infographics: Animal Kingdomby Jon Richards & Ed Simkins

Children who love facts are certain to enjoy these bitesize snippets of information about everything from fish,

birds and mammals, to endangered and extinct species.

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Animaliumby Jenny Broom

Quirky yet authoritative, this book is bursting with information to engage young naturalists, whilst the

spectacular illustrations in a rich colour palette give it real 'wow' factor.

Shackleton's Journeyby William Grill

In August 1914, Ernest Shackleton and his brave crew set out to cross the frozen wastes of Antarctica, in what

was to be the last expedition of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. 

One Day on Our Blue Planet... in the Savannahby Ella Bailey

This is a lovely discussion book for children who have an interest in animals and the natural environment.

The Silly Book of Weird and Wacky Wordsby Andy Seed

A thorough tour through the odd world of our mother tongue, there is much to love and learn in this funny

book that should delight young readers - and have parents flicking through, too.