Isobel Lundie
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My First Book of Nature
This fun baby book allows young children to practise their foundational literacy and hand-eye coordination skills while being introduced to the different aspects of nature, from rivers and oceans to plants and animals. With warm, inviting illustrations and text encouraging them to spot and find different features on the page, this book will soothe and focus the attention of young children. Talking about the pictures helps to familiarise babies with patterns of speech. Talking and listening go together and help lay the foundations for language development.
Frankenstein
A graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece is brought back to life with incredible illustrations!
This contemporary graphic novel resurrects Mary Shelley's classic horror story, featuring atmospheric illustrations and electrifying explorations of the cultural impact of this gothic masterpiece. The novel follows the obsessive scientist Victor Frankenstein as he robs graveyards and gathers body parts to build a monster of superhuman strength. But as he begins to develop his own mind, consciousness and agency, how will the creature react to being left alone in the world by his creator?
Perfect for reluctant readers and visual learners, this faithful, fast-paced adaptation brings Frankenstein to vivid life with full-colour artwork and speech bubbles to enhance the retelling. Alongside the novel, this edition includes a biography of Mary Shelley, explorations of scientific discoveries at the time, a listing of Frankenstein in film, and footnotes to explain difficult words and ideas.
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Hope on the Horizon
No one is too small to make a change.
Growing up, there is so much out of our control and to feel frustrated about. But in this inspiring and practical handbook, bestselling children's author and Human Rights campaigner, Onjali Rauf, shares her top ten ways for finding hope, creating change and making a difference.
With the help of her favourite fictional characters and some of the most inspiring people she has ever met, Onjali invites readers to dive in and discover everything there is to know about kindness, empathy, friendship and fighting for the things that matter. (Plus, cool stuff like X-ray vision and detecting negative forces. Yes!)
Because with a bit of compassion, a big dollop of hope and even the smallest act of kindness, magical things can happen. Hope is on the horizon; here's how children everywhere can find it.
Parental guidance recommended: issues related to discrimination, injustice and prejudice are included.









