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"Did you know that constellations are ancient maps that help explorers find their way?"Rajiv has feelings for everything. He can feel confident. He can feel happy. He can feel silly. But today, he feels angry and he doesn't know why. With the help of his father, he sets out on a journey to make sense of his feelings. It is a journey that will take him to a park, then up into the branches of a tree, and from there all the way to the stars . . . Beautifully told and stunningly illustrated, this extraordinary story will help children everywhere explore the complex emotions we all feel but cannot always name.

When a little boy paints his nails with his mum's nail polish, he discovers the most important thing of all: the magic of being his true self. As the long Indian summer days stretch ahead of him, a young boy looks forward to his favourite time - painting-your-nails-time. He knows that when he dips his brush into those magical bottles of nail polish, he will find a colour to express his every mood and feeling. Purple is the colour of magic and mystery. White is the colour of endless possibilities. At times, his Papa frowns and says, "e;What have you done to your nails?"e; At other times, he says, "e;Why don't you paint on paper instead?"e; But the little boy knows that painting his nails makes his hands look beautiful. This colour-filled story celebrates the joy of finding out who you are and embracing the courage to be yourself.

A young boy gives his perspective on several things the grown-ups running the country could do differently. This hilarious picture book treats profound topics with sensitivity and care. This is a book for all those children who dare to dream big and for all those adults who want to look on the world with fresh eyes.

In a plot of land at the edge of town, Ana grows only perfectly-sized plants and perfect-looking flowers, and throws all the irregular shoots and uneven seeds over the wall into the disorderly Wild. But as her garden gets tidier, neater and more constrained, the Wild begins to grow...

Ellie is ready to have the best summer ever but nothing goes to plan. Faced with losing everything she loves most, can Ellie find a way to win back her brother and save her beloved tree? An utterly charming story about a lovable 10-year-old with Down's syndrome whose extra sparkle never fails to shine bright.

Noor's cousin is getting married tomorrow, and tonight, her family is throwing her a henna party. Noor is especially excited to play the henna name game. The henna artist will hide the name of the person Noor loves the most in the pattern she paints on Noor's hands. But whose name will Noor choose?

"Momo-la is a collector of unusual things. She rummages through her collection of stories whenever she comes to visit. When her grandchild asks where her stories come from, she takes them on a trip around museums of the city, pointing out that there are stories behind every work of art, every sculpture, every invention. But as the child sees exhibit after exhibit, they realize that each one reminds the of their Momo-la--the clothes she wears, the keepsakes she carries, the memories she shares of her Tibetan home. Could the museum the child knows best and loves the most be on her doorstep all along?"--Front jacket flap.

Jake's mum is not like most mums. Say there's a skip in the street, most mums will pass right by without a second glance. Not Jake's mum. "e;Look at this, Jake!"e; she'll shout. "e;We must have this! We must have this, too! And we simply must have this!"e; That's Jake's mum for you. She's a must-have mum. So when Jake's mum upcycles every last thing in the apartment, Jake begins to worry that the only thing left to change is...him! Will Jake's mum try to change him too?A heart-warming story about the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son, and a little boy who learns that he is perfect just the way he is.

Odwar has to find his Entasim - the powerful heirloom inherited from his warrior ancestor - so that he can stop the Shadow Queen from feeding on humanity's darkest emotions and breaking into the light. An action-packed story of bravery and determination in which physical strength fails but strength of heart conquers all.

Twelve-year-old Simi's life is set. First: graduate from the Bollywood Academy, school to future stars. Second: become a mega-famous actor, just like her showbiz parents. There's only one problem: Simi would rather make music than act, and music is a profession dominated by men.

Rajiv has feelings for everything. Today, he feels angry and he doesn't know why. With the help of his father, he sets out on a journey to make sense of his feelings. It is a journey that will take him to a park, then up into the branches of a tree, and from there all the way to the stars . . .

"Anything is possible when you embrace the skin you're in"--Back cover.

A woman explains to her son how she grew up in a remote village where almost no one could read and write, but she found a way to learn how when her sister began getting letters from a young doctor who used to live there.

"Jacki's mama is slowly losing her hearing. As Mama's world becomes quieter. Jacki's remains full of sound. Can Jacki and her mama find a way to keep sharing the music they love?"--

SuperJoe - superhero in the making - is far too busy to say sorry. He tears around the house sending invading space aliens back into orbit, rescuing passengers from sinking ships, and bravely facing prehistoric perils, while leaving a trail of broken toys, spilled bath water and displaced goldfish in his wake. But one sound keeps interfering with his supersonic hearing . . . and that's the sound of his little sister crying. Can SuperJoe swallow his pride and say the one little word that will make everything better? The laugh-out-loud follow up to SuperJoe Does NOT Do Cuddles, this second outing by our loveable superhero is sure to help even the most stubborn pre-schooler learn the value of saying sorry.

Imagine the words your grandmother might say if she wrote you a letter...Perhaps she would encourage you to embrace the rain, or shine your light for all to see. Perhaps she would remind you to take up space and choose your path, knowing that whichever path you take will be the right one because it's yours. Perhaps she would tell you you are loved. Perhaps she would start the letter, "e;Dearest One"e;.A gorgeous keepsake for a growing child, these inspirational words of wisdom passed down from older generations to the young will help little ones everywhere navigate the joys and sorrows of childhood with positivity, strength, and love.

Walking through a dark forest, a young boy learns to treasure his memories and find his true path. Lost and alone, a young boy enters the forest not knowing the path that lies before him. He meets a figure called Emptiness who guides him on his way. Together they find keepsakes deep in the forest that trigger memories, both good and bad. As he moves closer to the sun-filled meadow on the other side of the forest, the boy learns that to be truly happy, he must embrace his past. A powerful tale about the importance of memories in the winding journey of life.

They said I couldn't change the world; it wasn't worth the fight. But in my head, a small voice said...maybe you might. A young girl makes a choice to plant a seed by a long dead riverbed. Little does she know that from this single, small act, a vibrant ecosystem will grow. This inspiring poem - bursting with hope for a greener world - is a love letter to our ailing planet. It shows us that even when the future appears most bleak, each one of us can make a difference.

12-year-old Mwikali is moving to a new school in Nairobi and just wants her life to be normal. But when she meets Soni, Odwar and Xirsi who reveal that she is descended from an ancient bloodline of legendary Kenyan warriors, all hope of a normal life fades. Now, with an array of malign forces massing, Mwikali must delve deep into the past to discover her ancestry, learn to harness her extraordinary powers, and enter a race against time to defeat a village elder who has turned to dark magic in an effort to gain ultimate power...A fantasy adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat right to the moment of its breathtaking conclusion.

12-year-old Bela has always dreamed about becoming a famous Bollywood star, and now the opportunity might finally be within her grasp. When a reality TV show gives her the chance to dance in front of the nation, she knows that she is performing for a place at the most prestigious stage school in Mumbai. Can Bela win the Dance Starz competition to bag a place at the Bollywood Academy and move one step closer to her dreams of stardom? And will child star Monica, the most "e;in"e; girl at school, see her as a friend or a rival?

A picture book about a young boy who builds his dream treehouse with the help of his two mummies.

A young girl watches her mummy proudly take to the streets to march for what she believes in. Inspired to join the next generation of young activists, her daughter dreams of marching alongside her. A joyful story celebrating the power of peaceful protest and the will to change things for the better.

"Mindful haiku poems to help us rediscover our natural surroundings, without traveling too far from home."--Provided by publisher.

A delightful picture book by an award-winning Syrian author/illustrator about Haroun the cat who causes a lot of mischief in the city of Damascus.