Author: Swapna Haddow
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529052130
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
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A hilarious tale about a a boy with a wild imagination and his loving family, from award-winning author, Swapna Haddow and bestselling artist, Dapo Adeola. Run! Hide! My mum's a lioness and she's on the prowl. Is Mum a lioness? She loves her 'cubs', she can run faster than anything, and she can catch you in a single pounce for cuddles and kisses. She always makes sure you can hear her incredibly loud, proud roar. What else could Mum be but a lioness? But sometimes, especially when her young ones are upset or scared, a lovely, warm, protective lioness embrace is just what is needed. My Mum is a Lioness is the brilliantly funny follow-up to My Dad is a Grizzly Bear. Created by Swapna Haddow, author of the Dave Pigeon series, and Dapo Adeola, illustrator of Look Up!
Author: Swapna Haddow
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1636550126
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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A playful, warm and funny story about a boy with a wild imagination and his lively family, from brand new creative duo: Swapna Haddow and Dapo Adeola. Shhh. Beware. My dad is a grizzly bear. In this family, it’s just possible that Dad is a grizzly bear . . . He has fuzzy fur, enormous paws and he loves the outdoors. He sleeps a lot, even at the movies and when he’s awake, he’s always hungry, usually eating up all the honey, what else could Dad be? But sometimes, when it’s scary at night, a lovely big bear hug is just what is needed.
Author: Sue Brierley
Publisher: Penguin Group Australia
ISBN: 176014472X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 281
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Saroo Brierley’s journey home to a small village in India with the help of Google Earth became an internationally bestselling book and inspired the major motion picture LION. But the story of how his adoptive mother, Sue, came into his life half a world away in Tasmania is every bit as riveting. In this uplifting and deeply personal book Sue reveals for the first time her own traumatic childhood. The daughter of a violent alcoholic whose business gambles left her family destitute, she grew up in geographic and emotional isolation. When Sue married and broke free of her father she was determined to also sever the cycle of despair, and made the selfless decision not to have a biological child. Instead, inspired by a vision she’d had as a young girl, she chose to adopt two children in need – Saroo and Mantosh. Little did she imagine that twenty-five years later she would be portrayed on screen by another Australian mother who chose to adopt – Nicole Kidman. Moving and inspiring, Lioness explores the myth of motherhood, how families are formed in many ways, and how love and perseverance can bring us together.
Author: Chiyedza Nzira Chiwonzoro
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781702001526
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 84
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The Author of this book found herself a mum in her very early teens. She was young, immature, naïve and basically clueless as to the consequences of having teenage sex. Clueless as to motherhood. And clueless as to life in general. In this book she narrates her journey and experiences from the moment that she literally stumbled onto the discovery that she was pregnant at 13 years of age. She is so real and authentic in her narration of this season of her life and you can feel her passion and heart to help other teen moms coming off through the pages. Chiyedza has turned what could easily have been a disastrous life with no hope nor future for her and her children into a positive that shines a light for others to follow. She is unashamed in speaking of her struggles in order that others may learn from it. She is genuine and real, which is exactly what is needed in tackling such a real and now issue. Young girls are becoming sexually active at much younger ages and they need to be aware of the lifetime consequences to their health, family and social lives. As a qualified nurse, counsellor and now author, Chiyedza is strategically positioned to teach, mentor and help young people to be aware of these real life issues. She gives a huge dollop dose of Reality. Chiyedza is a strong and determined woman who has experienced life's highs and lows and overcome most challenges thrown at her. What should have killed her has made her stronger. She is a devout Christian whose faith has kept her standing through the storms and fiery darts. (Foreword by Vonayi Nyamazana)
Author: Tamora Pierce
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1665937416
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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Eleven-year-old Alanna, who aspires to be a knight even though she is a girl, disguises herself as a boy to become a royal page, learning many hard lessons along her path to high adventure.
Author: Ella Toone
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0241657245
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237
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An empowering and uplifting guide from THREE legendary Lionesses, Ella Toone, Georgia Stanway and Nikita Parris. Lionesses are brave. They fiercely look out for one another. They stick together. And they will roar as loud as they need to, to make sure their voices are heard. Ella, Georgia and Nikita have learned so much from football that can apply to everyday life, from joining a new squad, to stepping up to take a penalty, and getting back up when life (or a footballer) knocks you down. With the true stories of how they got to where they are today and tons of practical tips, this book will help young readers embrace who they are, ignite their spark, go after their goals and find their team - because no Lioness is complete without their pride. Are you ready to embrace your inner Lioness? Written with Sunday Times bestselling author Cheryl Rickman
Author: Barbara Cartland
Publisher: Barbara Cartland EBooks ltd
ISBN: 1788675037
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121
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Man about town and something of a ‘ladies’ man’ the new Earl of Rockbrook has given little thought to a liaison at Windsor Castle in which one of the Queen’s Ladies-in-Waiting, Lady Louise Welwyn, appears suddenly in his bedroom in the middle of the night. So he is appalled when he learns that Lady Louise’s formidable mother expects him to marry her. Her motivation is clear, although penniless at the time, he has since unexpectedly inherited the title of his family’s Earldom and the huge estate of Rock Castle after his uncle’s and cousin’s death in a train crash. He realises that he could never be happy with Lady Louise and so he flees her and London for the safety of the countryside where he breaks his collarbone in a riding accident and is knocked unconscious. When he awakens, he finds that he is being nursed by a lovely country girl called ‘Purilla’. She is beautiful, demure and intelligent – in fact everything he ever wanted in a wife, so he persuades her to save him by marrying him at once. Purilla has already fallen deeply in love with the handsome Earl – but how can she turn a marriage of his convenience into one of true love?
Author: Marta Altés
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
ISBN: 1529044375
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
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'A witty, big-hearted book' - Guardian The perfect book for Father's Day from the uniquely talented, award-winning picture book creator, Marta Altés, author of Little Monkey. A brilliantly funny, sweet story about time, how we spend it, how it passes and how we can share it together. Perfect for busy children and tired dads everywhere! Time is a funny thing. Dad talks about it a lot, but I think I know more about time than he does. A little fox gives his time-starved dad some sage advice about what 'time' really means, and how to make the most of it, from bath time to baking time to 'dad' time. Wise, witty and full of honest vignettes of family life, Five More Minutes is a from bestselling author-illustrator, two times CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal nominee and BookTrust Time to Read favourite, Marta Altés. 'Utterly relatable for anyone with a young family' - BookTrust 'A wise, witty story, full of acutely observed vignettes of family life' - Just Imagine
Author: Dapo Adeola
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593530071
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
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This remarkable picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some of the most exciting Black artists of today. Remember to dream your own dreams Love your beautiful skin You always have a choice This book addresses--honestly, yet hopefully--the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future and delivering a message of empowerment to a new generation of dreamers. It's a message that is both urgent and timeless--and offers a rich and rewarding reading experience for every child. To mirror the rich variety of the Black diaspora, this book showcases artwork from Dapo Adeola and eighteen more incredible Black illustrators in one remarkable and cohesive reading experience.
Author: Nathan Bryon
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241345863
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
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Meet hilarious, science-mad chatterbox, Rocket - she's going to be the greatest astronaut, star-catcher, space-traveller that has ever lived! But... can she convince her big brother to stop looking down at his phone and start LOOKING UP at the stars? Bursting with energy and passion about science and space, this heart-warming, inspirational picture book will have readers turning off their screens and switching on to the outside world. *Winner of the UKLA Awards 2021* *Shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2019* "Outstanding - a breath of fresh air, just like Rocket herself" - Kirkus Reviews "Energetic and with a wry, sweet take on family dynamics, it will alert readers to the mysteries of the night skies" - The Guardian
