Step-by-Step Drawing Book for Kids – Learn to Draw Everything with Confidence!Are you looking for a fun and educational drawing book for kids ages 8–12? This guide is the perfect starting point for young artists who want to learn to draw and develop real skills step by step.“30 Days Learning to Draw Like an Artist” is a complete journey for kids who dream of becoming confident creators. It’s a how to draw book that begins with the basics—lines, shapes, and forms—and gently guides children toward more advanced techniques like shading, sketching, and perspective.Inside this how to draw everything guide, children will enjoy drawing animals, faces, nature, and more. Whether your child is 9, 10, 11, or 12 years old, this drawing book for kids 9–12 is designed to make learning fun and achievable.📘 What makes this book special:Step-by-step drawing lessons tailored for beginnersCreative challenges that encourage practice and imaginationSimple instructions paired with beautiful illustrationsThrough practice and patience, kids will unlock their inner artist and begin to see the world with a new perspective. This book is more than just how to draw—it's an invitation to express creativity and build lifelong skills.✨ Perfect for beginners and young hobbyists who want to learn how to draw everything — the fun and easy way! Read more

'Malala is an inspiration to girls and women all over the world.' - J.K. RowlingI Am Malala tells the remarkable true story of a girl who knew she wanted to change the world - and did.Raised in the Swat Valley in Pakistan, Malala was taught to stand up for her beliefs. When terrorists took control of her region and declared girls were forbidden from going to school, Malala fought for her right to an education. And, on 9 October 2012, she nearly paid the ultimate price for her courage when she was shot on her way home from school.No one expected her to survive.Now, she is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest person ever to win a Nobel Peace Prize.A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of change.* This teen edition is a first-hand account told in Malala's own words for her generation. The paperback includes extra material, a Q&A and updated discussion notes. * This book inspired the film HE NAMED ME MALALA, the winner of the BAFTA for Best Documentary. Read more

Enter the world of the Summoner with this beautifully designed special edition handbook, including a complete illustrated Demonology and an exclusive new story. "The ability to summon is passed down through the blood..."Summoner: One who is gifted with the ability to summon demonic creatures that are emotionally connected to their human counterparts.As brought to life in the bestselling Summoner series, the magic of summoning is also an art, with a story of its own. The Summoner's Handbook reveals the epic journal of James Baker, who inspired the series hero, Fletcher, to discover his own summoning abilities.Along with a complete illustrated demonology, a guide to the basics of summoning and glorious artwork from the world of the Hominum Empire, you'll learn everything a Summoner should know, and more.Beautifully rendered in two tone colours and full of detailed sketches, this hardback is the perfect treat for new and old fans of the New York Times bestselling SUMMONER series. Read more

Enjoy this timeless children's classic by Johanna Spyri and be transported to the Swiss Alps and its healing natural world. This edition features:Annotation: An extra introduction chapter dedicated to a detailed exploration of the Swiss Alps, the stunning setting of this story. Learn about the geography, history, culture, and the flora and fauna so you can be transported to Heidi’s treasured home.Illustrations: includes the original illustrations by Maria Louise KirkBeautiful cover and formatting: warm and welcoming cover, a larger easy to read font and spacingFollow the heartwarming journey of a spirited young orphan named Heidi, who is sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps where she discovers a world of natural beauty and simplicity. Heidi brings joy and healing to her grandfather's heart and befriends everyone she meets, including the gentle goatherd, Peter. Circumstances separate Heidi from her beloved mountain home – can she find her way back to the place where her heart truly belongs?Filled with enchanting landscapes, memorable characters, and themes of friendship, resilience, and the power of nature, "Heidi" is sure to captivate readers of all ages with its timeless charm and enduring message of hope. Read more

Leo and the Magic ForestExciting and Inspirational Stories for Boys about Courage, Self-Esteem and Inner-StrengthJoin Leo on his extraordinary adventures as he discovers the wonders of the Magic Forest!Throughout this beautifully illustrated book, you’ll laugh and yearn for more as we follow Leo and hismagical friends in a collection of ten captivating tales that your child will love to read.We shall walk, feel and learn with Leo through these ten inspirational fairy-tales that teach him and hisfriends how to respect, accept and love each other. This collection of short stories will teach your childthe importance of self-love, respecting other's differences in life, and how to empower each other. Also,they will teach your child to believe in themselves as they grow up, learning to focus on what is nobleand honourable.Throughout this book we will follow Leo in different accounts like:• How to deal with an unkind bully• How to inspire others and encourage one another• We will see how Leo helps his friends to build each other’s self-esteem• We shall observe as Leo’s best friend learns to be brave• We will be shown how to learn to trust our friends through difficult timesThese tales have been lovingly written and inspired by some of the greatest fables in our time, to showthat you can do anything if you set your mind to it and how to be the best version of yourself that you canbe.So buy your little ones this collection today, and watch them as they explore the wonders of Magic Forestwith Leo and his friends!Your adventure awaits... Read more

A biography of the author of To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman—adapted for young readers by the New York Times–bestselling author of Mockingbird.A 2009 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the YearTo Kill a Mockingbird is one of the most widely read novels in American literature. It’s also a perennial favorite in high school English classrooms across the nation. Yet the author Harper Lee was a mysterious figure who lead a very private life in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, refusing to give interviews or talk about the novel that made her a household name. Lee’s life was as rich as her fiction, from her girlhood as a rebellious tomboy to her days at the University of Alabama and early years as a struggling writer in New York City.Charles J. Shields is the author of the New York Times bestseller Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee, which he has adapted here for younger readers. What emerges in this riveting portrait is the story of an unconventional, high-spirited woman who drew on her love of writing and her Southern home to create a book that continues to speak to new generations of readers. Anyone who has enjoyed To Kill a Mockingbird will appreciate this glimpse into the life of its fascinating author.“Readers will come away with the sense not only that they know the writer of [To Kill a Mockingbird,] but also that she is someone that they would quite like.” —The Bulletin“An absorbing and easy narrative style.” —Kirkus Reviews“A fascinating look at the unconventional Lee.” —Booklist“A surprisingly fascinating read.” —School Library Journal“A page-turner.” —ElleGirl Read more

*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!* Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. This joyful trip into the LGBTQ+ world of Heartstopper is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the graphic novels or Netflix TV series - from Alice Oseman, bestselling author and winner of the YA Book Prize. Now in full colour for the first time! Praise for Heartstopper: 'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnThe full-colour Heartstopper Yearbook is packed full of exclusive content from the Heartstopper universe - including never-before-seen illustrations, an exclusive mini-comic, a look back at Alice's Heartstopper artwork over the years, character profiles, trivia, and insights into her creative process - all narrated by a cartoon version of Alice herself. By the winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us. *Shortlisted for Book of the Year in the British Book Awards 2023*Praise for Heartstopper: 'The queer graphic novel we wished we had at high school.' Gay TimesThe Heartstopper Yearbook was a Sunday Times bestseller on 23/10/22. Read more

Have you ever wondered about the lives of your favourite authors or where their ideas came from? Maybe you don’t even know what they look like. Authors Uncovered is a collection of mini biographies that will bring some of Britain’s best-loved writers to life for readers, young and old. Did you know that J.K. Rowling dreamt up Harry Potter on a delayed train? Did you know that Lauren Child made lampshades before she was famous? Did you know that Jeremy Strong fell out of his bedroom when he was 3? Did you know that Roald Dahl fractured his skull when he crash-landed a fighter plane? Read more

Examines the Victorian childhood of a young girl named Alice Liddell, who was the favorite child friend of math teacher Charles Dodgson, the man who penned Alice in Wonderland. By the author of Linnea in Monet's Garden. Read more

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.Roald Dahl flew planes in the Second World War (1939- 1945) when Germany, Italy and Japan fought against Britain and other countries. Going Solo is Dahl's time with the RAF (Royal Air Force). He writes, "I did not need to leave out anything here because every moment was, to me, totally interesting". Read more

Thomas Wolfe is known for mixing highly original, poetic, rhapsodic, and impressionistic prose with autobiographical writing. His books, written and published from the 1920s to the 1940s, vividly reflect on American culture and the mores of that period, filtered through Wolfe's sensitive, sophisticated, and hyper-analytical perspective.'Thomas Wolfe: Complete Works' contains:NOVELS Look Homeward, Angel Of Time and the River The Web and the Rock You Can’t Go Home Again The Hills Beyond The Good Child’s River The Party at Jack’s STORIES An Angel on the Porch A Portrait of Bascom Hawke The Web of Earth The Train and the City Death the Proud Brother No Door The Four Lost Men Boom Town The Sun and the Rain The House of the Far and Lost Dark in the Forest, Strange as Time The Names of the Nation For Professional Appearance One of the Girls in Our Party Circus at Dawn His Father’s Earth Old Catawba Arnold Pentland The Face of the War Gulliver In the Park Only the Dead Know Brooklyn Polyphemus The Far and the Near The Bums at Sunset The Bell Remembered Fame and the Poet I Have a Thing to Tell You Return Mr. Malone Oktoberfest ’E, A Recollection April, Late April The Child by Tiger Katamoto The Lost Boy Chickamauga The Company A Prologue to America Portrait of a Literary Critic The Party at Jack’s The Birthday A Note on Experts: Dexter Vespasian Joyner Three O’Clock The Winter of Our Discontent The Dark Messiah The Hollyhock Sowers Nebraska Crane So This Is Man The Promise of America The Hollow Men The Anatomy of Loneliness The Lion at Morning The Plumed Knight The Newspaper No Cure for It On Leprechauns The Return of the Prodigal Old Man Rivers Justice Is Blind No More Rivers The Spanish LetterPLAYS The Mountains MannerhouseCOLLEGE WRITINGS A Field in Flanders To France The Challenge A Cullenden of Virginia To Rupert Brooke The Drammer An Appreciation The Creative Movement in Writing Deferred Payment Russian Folk Song The Streets of Durham The Crisis in Industry Concerning Honest Bob 1920 Says a Few Words to Carolina The Return of Buck Gavin The Third Night A Previously Unpublished Statement by Thomas Wolfe The Man Who Lives with His Idea AttributionsOTHER TEXTS The Story of a Novel A Western Journey Something of My Life Read more

Would you like to learn all about the most amazing women in history?Have you ever dreamed about starting your own business?Can you guess what makes a brilliant entrepreneur?Fearless women throughout history have never stopped changing the world with their innovative ideas, providing endless inspiration to us all. Find out more about how those creative women overcame their obstacles and rose over their circumstances. Dive into 10 Influential Female Entrepreneurs Who Changed the Game, book #1 in the brand new series Wonderful Women of the World, a valuable collection of biographies celebrating women’s history!These detailed, inspiring stories of young women will help you become the best version of yourself and learn how to be a successful entrepreneur. From the exotic Antigua in the West Indies, where Eliza Lucas transformed 19th-century agriculture, to Coco Chanel changing the fashion industry and Joyce Chen revolutionizing the culinary scene in America, 10 Influential Female Entrepreneurs Who Changed the Game is packed with never-seen-before stories you’ll love.This collection of in-depth biographies is an essential guide to the entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging young women and empowering girls to succeed. Here are a few of the legendary women you can read about in this volume:Lydia PinkhamMadam C. J. Walker (Sarah Breedlove)Olive Ann BeechPauline TrigèreRuth HandlerBette Nesmith GrahamDame Anita Roddickand more!Exploring these women’s life journey and legacy, 10 Influential Female Entrepreneurs Who Changed the Game will motivate and inspire young girls to:Develop powerful, determined, and confident personalities.Unlock unique secrets to success.Acquire must-have life skills for teens.Map out an action plan based on unique ideas.Be prepared for the challenges of entrepreneurship.Find the best online resources and start their very own business plan.Ariana Smith’s 10 Influential Female Entrepreneurs Who Changed the Game is a must-read that will delight and inspire girls and fans of She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton, Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, Women in Science or Girls Think of Everything. Read more

Famous Female Authors Who Wrote Their Way Into History“An absolute 'must read' for anyone thinking that centuries of literature being almost exclusively dominated by men.”—Library Bookwatch#1 Bestseller in SociologyFrom the first recorded writer to current bestsellers, Becca Anderson takes us through time and highlights historical women who have left their mark on the literary world.Historical women writers. This expansive compilation of historical women writers is a chance to delve into the lives and works of famous female authors and learn about lesser-known greats. Some of the many female authors you will love learning about include: Maya Angelou, Jane Austen, Judy Blume, Rachel Carson, Nadine Gordimer, Dorothy Parker, Joyce Carol Oates, and many, many more.Explore subjects and literary forms women writers have to offer. The works of these historical women vary greatly. Each is as unique and significant as the women who penned them. With the help of writers, editors, librarians, booksellers, and more, Anderson has crafted a must-read book for women of every background.Celebrate the impact women have made in our culture. This feminist book is a beacon of brilliance. It is the perfect gift for artists, intellectuals, and anyone who seeks to be inspired by words and profound lives. Most of all, it is a celebration of the journeys and accomplishments of historical women who have worked to have their voices heard in black and white letters across the world.In this book find:Engaging chapters such as “Prolific Pens,” “Mystics, Memoirists, and Madwomen,” and “Banned, Blacklisted, and Arrested”A plethora of new additions to your reading listConfirmation that the female voice is awesome, and essential to literatureInteresting facts about beloved authors like Dorothy Parker, Jane Austen and moreIf you enjoyed titles such as Women in Art, Before They Were Authors, or Book of Awesome Women, then you’ll love The Book of Awesome Women Writers. Read more

A must-have write-in book for kids to put down their ideas, set the scene, choose their characters and craft the best short story in 500 words. With colourful illustrations throughout, it is designed to help kids who are looking for a starting point for story-writing competitions, for homework, or for fun. Key features include:• Perfect for story-writing competitions and creative writing• Created by the award-winning Christopher Edge, author of How To Write Your Best Story Ever!• Great ideas to start building plot, action, characters, scenes, beginnings and endings• Top tips from the Oxford word experts to further creativity and writing skills• Activity pages for building vocabulary, sketching characters and writing in stories• Great value for money to encourage children to keep writing• Perfect for children aged 6-8 and KS1 and 2 Read more

Weird but Full of Warmth! 💖🐾A magical world filled with gentle animals and hearts brimming with love and warmth. 💕🐕 Don’t disturb them—they are immersed in their dreamy and romantic vibes. 🌹✨ Dive in, add your colorful touch, and let the fun come to life! 🎨💞This book offers you:101 hand-drawn pages ready for coloring 🖌️🐇Pages filled with adorable animals and charming hearts for stress relief and relaxation 🐾💝Single-sided pages to prevent color bleeding (if using markers, remember to place a protective sheet behind the page you’re coloring) 🛡️🌟A perfect size of 8.5 x 8.5 inches for easy handling 📏💌High-resolution prints for clear and crisp images 🖼️✨ Read more

Publishers Weekly Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * ALA Booklist Editors' ChoiceMoving, honest, and deeply personal, Red Scarf Girl is the incredible true story of one girl’s courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century. It's 1966, and twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has everything a girl could want: brains, popularity, and a bright future in Communist China. But it's also the year that China's leader, Mao Ze-dong, launches the Cultural Revolution—and Ji-li's world begins to fall apart. Over the next few years, people who were once her friends and neighbors turn on her and her family, forcing them to live in constant terror of arrest. And when Ji-li's father is finally imprisoned, she faces the most difficult dilemma of her life.Written in an accessible and engaging style, this page-turning autobiography will appeal to readers of all ages, and it includes a detailed glossary and a pronunciation guide. Read more

Were you born with a passion to be an adventurer, rise above the competition, and become your best self?Ever wondered who was the first woman to win an Olympics gold medal?Then you’ll love these thrilling tales of women adventurers from around the world that went down in women’s history as 10 Women Adventurers Who Reached the Top! With vivid storytelling, fun facts, and trivia, this collection of awe-inspiring, never-seen-before stories is encouraging teen girls and young women to follow their dreams and blaze their own trails.10 Women Adventurers Who Reached the Top, book #2 in the brand-new series Wonderful Women of The World, contains the biographies of extraordinary women throughout history that will become a new source of inspiration and confidence for teen girls.From mountaineers to pilots and sailors, these fearless women have ventured into the unknown, defied society’s expectations, and blazed trails for future generations. Meet Isabelle Lucy Belle, the first woman explorer to join the Royal Geographical Society; climb the world’s tallest peaks along Junko Tabei and take to the skies with Tiny Broadwick, the first woman to parachute from an airplane, in this exciting collection of true stories for teens.Here are a few of the women adventures you’ll meet in this volume:Gertrude EderleMaria SpelteriniAnnie Cohen KopchovskyHélène de Pourtalès… and more!10 Women Adventurers Who Reached the Top will motivate and inspire young girls to:Commit to their goals.Grow their courage and integrity.Be more confident and face their fears.Learn to value physical and mental health and other must-have life skills for teens.10 Women Adventurers Who Reached the Top is the latest addition to the series Wonderful Women of the World by Ariana Smith, a collection of biographies for teen girls and young adults who love great adventures and even greater stories! Read more

The Brontë sisters are among the most beloved writers of all time, best known for their classic nineteenth-century novels Jane Eyre (Charlotte), Wuthering Heights (Emily), and Agnes Grey (Anne). In this sometimes heartbreaking young adult biography, Catherine Reef explores the turbulent lives of these literary siblings and the oppressive times in which they lived. Brontë fans will also revel in the insights into their favorite novels, the plethora of poetry, and the outstanding collection of more than sixty black-and-white archival images. A powerful testimony to the life of the mind. (Endnotes, bibliography, index.) Read more

*An extraordinary coming-of-age story, adapted from the adult memoir by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Water Dancer and Between the World and Me*'Ta-Nehisi Coates is the young James Joyce of the hip-hop generation' Walter MosleyThis was the abyss where, unguided, black boys were swallowed whole, only to re-emerge on corners and prison tiersTa-Nehisi Coates grew up in the tumultuous 1980's in Baltimore known, back then as the murder capital of the United States.With seven siblings, four mothers, and one highly unconventional father: Paul Coates, a larger-than-life Vietnam Vet, Black Panther, Ta-Nehisi's coming of age story is gripping and lays bare the troubled, often violent life of the inner-city, and the author's experience as a young black person in itWith candor, Ta-Nehisi Coates details the challenges on the streets and within one's family, especially the eternal struggle for peace between a father and son and the important role family plays in such circumstances. Read more

"A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" David Walliams Life story of Roald Dahl, World's No.1 storyteller, creator of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, The BFG, James and the Giant Peach and many more, brought to life by Michael Rosen - author, top children's poet and former Children's Laureate. Written especially for children, with fun pages and illustrations by Quentin Blake.So, how did Roald Dahl get into writing? Where did he get his ideas from? What ingredients in his life turned him into the kind of writer he was? Michael Rosen comes up with some of the answers to these key questions in his lively biography, specially for children, of the world's No.1 storyteller. Full of stories and funny anecdotes from Roald Dahl's school days and family life, Michael Rosen's fascinating observations creates a vivid picture of one of the most famous writers of all time. Read more