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Poetry For Dummies
Explore the mystique, power, and beauty of poetry with this easy-to-read guide Poetry For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow and insightful guide to poetry designed to unlock your innate ability to understand and appreciate this powerful art form. The authors offer clear discussions of the fundamentals of poetry – including common poetic techniques, key styles of poetry, and effective interpretation strategies – and useful tools and exercises you can use today to improve the ways you write and read poetry. You’ll explore the rich history of poetry and find out what genres and styles of this oldest form of literature speak directly to you. You’ll also discover how to understand the themes, metaphors, and meanings that animate all sorts of poetry and help you uncover new depths of substance in your favorite writings. Inside: Expert instruction on how to work with traditional forms of verse, write poetry, and understand how different genres and eras of poetry relate to each otherHands-on exercises to help you write your first – or next – poemA comprehensive discussion of common poetry terminology, complete with definitions of everything from iambs to trochees, tankas, and psalms An eye-opening and exciting guide for anyone interested in poetry, Poetry For Dummies, 2nd Edition is also a must-read for aspiring poets, practicing writers, people who already love poetry, and English teachers everywhere.
What Stays and What Goes
More than a guide to tidying up, What Stays and What Goes is a call to realign your space with your spirit. With equal parts strategy and soul, Faith Roberson invites readers to reimagine home organization as an act of radical self-awareness—in releasing clutter we reflect our personal truth, values, and growth. Professional organizer Faith Roberson invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery through the art of home organization. Forget the traditional tidying trends you’ve seen before—Roberson’s innovative approach to “soul work” goes deeper, asking important questions, like “Is this really what I want, or is this what I think I should want?” and “Does my home reflect who I am?” Roberson’s method is holistic, blending the practical act of organizing with emotional considerations. She shows how to shed unnecessary belongings and create spaces that nurture your emotional well-being and reflect your individuality. Packed with questionnaires, worksheets, and solutions to common organizational challenges, this book is a guide to transforming not just your home, but your beliefs about it. What Stays and What Goes also explores domesticity within a broader sociopolitical history, shedding light on how housework has been undervalued and often relegated to women. By unpacking these historical narratives, Roberson empowers readers to reclaim homemaking as a meaningful act of affirmation and self-care. With her warm and relatable voice, Roberson weaves in personal anecdotes and real-life client stories, illustrating how decluttering can lead to profound growth. What Stays and What Goes is your guide to creating a home—and a life—that is intentional.
This Little Kitten
The ultimate sensory reading experience for babies and toddlers!A brand new series of sturdy board books from Ingela P Arrhenius, the award-winning illustrator behind the bestselling Peekaboo and Felt Flaps Where's Mr/Mrs? series. Meet five adorable little kittens and explore a different texture on every page in this touch-and-feel board book, with a soft felt flap finale! In This Little Kitten, you can meet a kitten with furry paws, a kitten with a fluffy tail, a kitten who likes to watch shiny fish and more. . . Also available: This Little Duckling, This Little Puppy, This Little Dinosaur, This Little Lion and This Little Bunny. Includes a FREE Nosy Crow Stories Aloud® audiobook! Scan the code, hear the story.
The Battle for Earth's Survival
It's a big question-can we save the world? With climate crises, wildlife extinction, and awful pollution threatening our planet, the stakes are high... but don't panic! Scientists have a plan, and it's more exciting than you think! From creating materials that can eat up pollution to finding new energy sources and restoring wild habitats, these Earth guardians are tackling the world's toughest challenges! Discover the experts unlocking the secrets to saving Earth, their groundbreaking research, and incredible breakthroughs. Cool, graphic-style, fun illustrations intermix with jaw-dropping facts, Tomorrow's World showcases science like never before - as something that can change the world!
Elmer and the White Bear
When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer's jungle!When a mysterious white bear appears in the jungle, Elmer and Wilbur are keen to hear his story. He has come all the way from the north pole on a floating scrap of ice, and now he can’t find his way home. Luckily, Elmer and Wilbur have an idea! But what caused the white bear’s icy home to melt in the first place? That’s a much more puzzling question. With a gentle introduction to the themes of climate change, this is David McKee's (1935–2022) 31st Elmer story with artwork by his dear friend and fine artist, Marysia Milewski.
A Working Mother
A Working Mother is a perfectly crafted novel that will enthral, entertain and surprise in equal measure. Our unreliable narrator, Betty – arch, witty, clever – is married with children and feels trapped. While her husband, Adam, drinks and bemoans his lot in life, Betty flirts with their best friend Brendan and tries to avoid the roving hands of her new employer. Soon, Betty plots her escape. Agnes Owens' sharp wit, dark humour and lean prose are expertly displayed in one of her finest achievements. 'Agnes Owens was an absolutely brilliant novelist' – Kirstin Innes'A terrific writer' – Liz Lochhead'Her black humour and piercing observation bear comparison with the work of Muriel Spark' – GuardianPublished to celebrate Agnes Owens' centenary year in 2026.
Benbecula
'It is dark now and my window onto the world is a small one. I do not know how much longer I will be here.' Shortlisted for the Walter Scott Prize for Historical FictionOn 9 July 1857, Angus MacPhee, a labourer from Liniclate on the island of Benbecula, murdered his father, mother and aunt. At trial in Inverness he was found to be criminally insane and confined in the Criminal Lunatic Department of Perth Prison. Some years later, Angus’s older brother Malcolm recounts the events leading up to the murders while trying to keep a grip on his own sanity. Malcolm is living in isolation, ostracised by the community and haunted by this gruesome episode in his past. From Graeme Macrae Burnet, the Booker-shortlisted author of His Bloody Project, comes a beguiling psychological novel set on a remote Scottish island. Based on a true story and drawing on the documentary evidence of the time, Burnet constructs a gripping narrative about madness, murder and the uncertain nature of the self. Longlisted for the Highland Book PrizeLonglisted for the CWA Historical Dagger'Dark, intense and utterly compelling' – Laura Wilson, The Guardian
The Dinosaur that Pooped A Football
Join Danny and Dinosaur at the Galaxy Cup football final! When the sneaky, cheating Saturn Slimers cover Danny’s favourite team in goo, Dino and Danny need to come up with a game plan...Can Dino’s rumbling tummy save the da? ith rip-roaring rhyme and laugh-out-loud silliness, the Dinosaur that Pooped series has sold over 1.5 million copies around the world!Danny and Dino were really excited. A big football final – and they were invited!The Galaxy Cup was about to take placeon planet Galaxis, out in deep space. This hilarious addition to the lift-the-flap series features a host of hidden surprises. The poop-filled adventure is written by bestselling author duo Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, and brought to life by the proposterously talented Garry Parsons!A brilliant addition to this ridiculously funny picture book series, which includes:The Dinosaur that Pooped ChristmasThe Dinosaur that Pooped a PlanetThe Dinosaur that Pooped the PastThe Dinosaur that Pooped the BedThe Dinosaur that Pooped a PrincessThe Dinosaur that Pooped a Pirate
Twenty Bears On Holiday
Twenty bears unpacking cases. Look at those excited faces! Ready to enjoy the sun… Holidays are so much fun! Get ready for a shot of pure counting fun, as twenty very excited bears set off for a holiday on the beach. Summer is here and it’s time to RELAX – but are these silly bears up to the task?
Too Many Tims
'I grinned and LOLed on every page. This book is an absolute belter.' – Joanna Nadin, author of The Worst Class in the World 'A cheeky, charming chortle-fest.' – Joseph Elliott, author of Nora and the Map of Mayhem Join Tim and Nora (or should I say Tims?) in this hilarious, madcap new series from the author of Little Badman and Lollies-winning illustrator Tim Wesson. Perfect for fans of Charlie Changes into a Chicken and Grimwood. Timothy Arthur Spode has a LOT on his plate. With his jam-packed schedule of jobs, chores, hobbies and favours, he barely has time to sleep. Not that his rotten parents give a flying flurry about THAT. Luckily, he’s best friends with Nora. Who’s a super-omni-mega-genius. She invents a cloning machine to lighten Tim’s load, but it’s not long before Tim-Three gets hold of it, assembles a clone army and starts planning a TIMVASION. With help from Nora and the trusty Tim-Two, can Tim save the world from… himself?
Winnie-the-Pooh: The Little Book of Wisdom
Winnie-the-Pooh may think he is a Bear of Very Little Brain, but this adorable gift book is filled with his very Wise Words and Useful Advice. Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh in 2026! Covering important subjects such as 'Manners', 'Keeping Trim' and 'Gastronomic Disappointment', this charming and humorous little gift book gives readers Winnie-the-Pooh's unique take on life. With quotes from the classic, much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner stories by A.A.Milne and featuring E.H.Shepard's timeless and definitive decorations. 'It isn’t Brain,' said Pooh humbly, ‘because You Know Why; but it comes to me sometimes.' It makes a lovely gift for a friend or loved one. Perfect for fans of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy and Sometimes I Feel… by Sarah Maycock. Also available to collect: Winnie-the Pooh: Love From Pooh Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six Return to the Hundred Acre Wood The Best Bear in All the World Once There Was a Bear Tales from the Forest Winter in the Wood The nation’s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for nearly 100 years. Milne’s classic children’s stories – featuring Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself – are gently humorous while teaching lessons about friendship and kindness. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you’re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.
Blood Bound
The deadly competition begins in 2026's hottest fantasy romance debut 'A must read' Closer 'A standout debut' Fabulous 'It has all you want from the fantasy genre…the wait for Book 2 starts right here' Heat 'Full of rich worldbuilding, dual perspectives and shocking twists' Women's Own 'A blistering romantasy debut' My Weekly 'Everything is at stake in this gripping fantasy tale' Bella You cannot forfeit. You cannot run. You duel or you die. Astrid has always known she is destined to die. She is the last Nachstern witch and heir to the Queendom of Arturea, cursed to duel her rival from the Kingdom of Vatra for the source of all magic. She only has her familiar, her potions and her wits to aid her; her opponent, Prince Zryan, has a massive Hel-damned dragon. She's going to die, and the chance to cure the Blight ravaging her queendom will die with her. Deep in dragon country, blade-juggler Skylar is searching for her best friend, who she fears has been taken in the king's conscription of those with Blooded powers. She despises the royals, but the path to find him may just take her closer to them – and the witches – than she would like… As the duel looms, Skylar and Astrid's fates intertwine, forcing them to choose between loyalty and survival in a world where every decision could lead to ruin. Set against a once-in-a-generation duel to the death between witches and dragons, Blood Bound is an epic romantic fantasy that will grab hold of your heart and leave you breathless.
My Daddy Is Everything
A celebration of the love between father and child from Coretta Scott King Award–winning author and Young People''s Poet Laureate Carole Boston Weatherford, this beautiful rhyming board book is the perfect gift for dad and everyone who loves him!Daddy is everything in my eyes.He''s the answer to my hows and whys.Daddy''s a tug boat that pulls me along.Daddy''s a rock band playing our song.With simple, charming text, and colorful illustrations, My Daddy Is Everything highlights the special role that Daddy plays in a child''s life and celebrates the many ways he shows his love!
The Girl in the Striped Dress
Helena steps off the cattle train onto the grounds of Auschwitz, scheduled to be killed tomorrow, for a crime she didn't commit. When an officer marches towards Helena and pulls her away, she fears the worst. Instead, he tells her that it's one of the guard's birthdays and orders her to serenade him. After she sings to the guard, Franz, he orders her life to be saved, forever changing the course of her fate. What follows is a forbidden love story that saved both of their lives - and hundreds of others. Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and The Orphan Train will be utterly entranced by this unputdownable page-turner. This completely heartbreaking yet beautifully hopeful novel shows that love can survive anything and grow anywhere. This book was previously published as Auschwitz Syndrome. Readers love The Girl in the Striped Dress:"Wow. Wow, wow, WOW. I almost have no words. This was an incredible, heart-wrenching read... Insanely captivating... I cried buckets reading this story... Wow... What a tale. I seriously can't get over this and I'm so glad I was able to read it." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Wow!! Time to clear your schedule for the afternoon, coffee pot on and phone turned off--you won't want to put this one down." Avid Reader, ?"I loved this... Wow! This stopped me in my tracks and made me shed a tear. We must never ever forget... Stunning." Nicki's Book Blog, ?"Once in a while, a book comes along your way that breaks your heart. The Girl in the Striped Dress is one such book that broke me from within, tore me apart and left me shattered." Next On Reading List, ?"Everyone needs to read this book!" Goodreads reviewer, ?"Amazing novel!... This was a fantastic story! And one that will stay with me for some time! The story is hard-hitting, dark and simply wonderful. Heartbreaking, horrifying, unimaginable and tear-worthy, you won't be able to put it away!... Ellie couldn't have done a better job writing this. It was mind blowing at times!... One that I will most definitely be taking about!" Goodreads reviewer, ?"Had me in tears and I had to put the book down on a number of occasions to compose myself... Have plenty of tissues handy." Goodreads reviewer, ?"Tremendous... The book was unputdownable... Guaranteed to make you cry. The story was so beautifully written... A heartbreaking, tear jerking and emotional book, one that will not let you put the book down... You will remain hooked into the story until the end!" Tropical Girl Reads, ?
Wild
An uplifting picture book celebrating wildness from a multi-award-winning author and illustrator team, Katya Balen and Gill Smith. A little girl loves playing in the woods and rejoicing in the wildness all around her. She sees secrets in the stars and stories in the earth. But one day she moves to the city. Surrounded by tall, grey buildings, she feels disconnected and alone. She has lost her wild. Or has she? Maybe she will find wildness where she least expects it... PRAISE FOR WILD"A lush, poetic picture book, with words by a Carnegie-winning author." The Guardian"This delightful book is perfect for kids aged three to seven years. A celebration of nature in all its forms." The Courier"features stunning artwork from Gill Smith … An uplifting celebration of the power of the natural world, even in the most built-up environments." The Bookseller
The Left and the Lucky
'Brimming with compassion ... the sort of novel you press into the hands of those you love' COLIN WALSH'Vlautin writes about people overlooked by society and overlooked by literature' ANN PATCHETT'Gut-wrenching and compassionate, with shades of John Steinbeck' HARLAN COBEN The moving, large-hearted story of a young boy in danger of slipping through society's cracks and the unlikely father figure who takes him under his wing. 'And try to breathe, man. You gotta remember to breathe. You won't get so panicky if you can remember that.'Eddie Wilkens runs his own house-painting business. Forty-something and living alone, he just wants to take life one day at a time. When his eight-year-old neighbour, Russell, starts hanging around, Eddie sees that this small kid - with his single mother working nights and his violent older brother - is struggling to keep his head above water, and so tries to help. Equal parts heart wrenching and uplifting, The Left and the Lucky is a portrait of this unusual friendship - the ways hurt shatters people and the compassionate acts that can, maybe, hold some of those pieces together.
Auntie's Bangles
A moving, lyrical and uplifting picture book about love and loss, written by multi-prize winning poet Dean Atta and illustrated by the award-winning Alea Marley.Beti and his cousin, Rama, used to have sleepovers, play games and dance around. But nothing is fun anymore now that Auntie is gone - everything feels . . . quiet. Beti remembers how Auntie''s bangles used to jingle-jangle as she cooked delicious meals, as she turned the pages in their favourite book and especially as she danced. Slowly, by finding joy in these memories, Beti helps Rama to find light and love in the world even after loss.This gentle and sensitive introduction to grief, with an uplifting message, will open up important conversations and help little ones to find their own way to remember and celebrate someone they''ve lost.
I'm Going to Make a Friend
Everyone says I'll make new friends . . . But how do I make on? o I do it by mysel? o I need special tool? erhaps I need some help. A heartwarming and original take on the nature of friendship from philosopher and debut picture book author Darren Chetty. Moving neighbourhood comes with many challenges, especially making new friends. How long will it take? Will they play how I want to play? Will they hug me when I'm sad, or give me space? So many questions! But in the end, the only thing you can do is dive in and give it a go. Darren Chetty's pared-back text explores the myriad of emotions - the vulnerability and courage - that it takes to form meaningful relationships. Sandhya Prabhat's gorgeous and magical illustrations celebrate the power of imagination. I'm Going to Make a Friend is the perfect story to share with children who have moved schools or home, or anyone who has struggled to form connections. Just like Me and My Fear by Francesca Sanna, The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig and Patrice Barton, and The Boy with Flowers in His Hair by Jarvis, readers will discover something new each time they read I'm Going to Make a Friend.
Like A Brother
From the multi-award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author of Steady For This, King of Nothing, What Happens Online and Against All Odds comes a laugh-out-loud new teen comedy about a summer turned upside down!THEY'RE TOTALLY DIFFERENT. EXCEPT IN ALL THE WAYS THAT MATTER. Owais lives a chill life. He's well-liked, funny and everything's a breeze - until his estranged cousin shows up. Loud, unpredictable and one bad decision away from serious trouble, Abass crashes into Owais' laidback world like a hurricane: picking fights, ruining parties, disappearing without explanation and clogging toilets in places he absolutely shouldn't. But as the boys get to know each other and their bond deepens, Owais starts to see there's more to Abass than the chaos - and more to himself than just being the popular guy who coasts through life. Because sometimes, the person who turns your world upside down is also the person who helps you figure out where you're really meant to be . . . PRAISE FOR STEADY FOR THIS:WINNER OF THE BRANFORD BOASE AWARD 2024WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S DIVERSE BOOK AWARD 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024"Crammed with outrageously hilarious wordplay, Lessore's exuberant debut for 12+ is a southeast London celebration of teen awkwardness, creativity and silly joy." - Guardian"Funny, original and heart-warming." - The Times"An engaging, positive and heart-warming read." - BookTrustPRAISE FOR KING OF NOTHING:WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE FOR OLDER READERS 2025WINNER OF THE CARNEGIE SHADOWERS' CHOICE MEDAL FOR WRITING 2025WINNER OF THE JHALAK CHILDREN'S & YOUNG ADULT PRIZE 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2025SHORTLISTED FOR AMAZON BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024"Rib-achingly funny, poignant, thoughtful and sly, Lessore's second novel confirms him as a uniquely talented writer." - Guardian"Confirms [Nathanael Lessore] as a major new name in writing for younger teenagers." - The Observer"This teen comedy really is very funny, while also being meaningful and heartwarming." - iPaperPRAISE FOR WHAT HAPPENS ONLINE:NOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR WRITING 2026SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READER AWARDS 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH AUDIO AWARDS 2025LONGLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARD 2026"Begins as Adrian Mole for the gaming generation and then becomes, through its big-hearted tale of one awkward teenager's split life between reality and the internet, the kind of book you wish that boy from Adolescence had read [...] A brilliant, heartfelt book about now." - The Times"The blend of smart dialogue, believable characters and humour makes big issues immensely readable." - The Observer"Hilarious, thoughtful and deeply felt, this is another superb 13+ contemporary novel." - Guardian




















