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Meet Minna and learn about the concept of masking in this informative and inclusive picture book on neurodiversity.Minna’s Masks teaches children aged 3-5 all about the awesome abilities that neurodiverse individuals have and gives them a safe space to feel accepted.This inspirational book is written by neurodiverse author Louise Gooding, author of Wonderfully Wired Brains, and sensitively explores a range of neurodivergent experiences. Through Minna’s story, readers will learn about masking, which people use to help them fit in or adjust to situations where they may otherwise feel insecure, as well as important lessons about empathy and compassion.This educational book for children features:A positive, friendly look at neurodiverse brains that debunks myths and stereotypes.Informative, inclusive text accompanied by colourful, modern illustrations.Accurate, understandable explanations of diagnoses that impact the brain, including each area of neurodiversity and what it can or does mean for anyone with that particular neurological difference.This book inspires curious young readers and celebrates individual differences, showing that every brain is special. Whether your child is neurodiverse or not, this book will teach them the importance of embracing everyone''s unique qualities.The font and colours used have been selected to accommodate a range of neurodiverse readers. Combining neurodiverse experiences with science, history, and brain-bursting facts, Minna’s Masks has something for everyone.More in the seriesWonderfully Wired Stories is a vibrant and inclusive picture book series that sensitively explores a range of neurodivergent experiences. If you enjoyed learning about masking in Minna’s Masks, why not try Wonderfully Wired Brains to discover more about how neurodiverse brains function?

Be a hero, learn how to help when someone is hurt and make a difference with this must-have first aid book for kids.The Superhero’s First Aid Manual covers the first-aid skills that children aged 7-11 need to know, from treating cuts, stings, burns, allergies and more to identifying emergency situations and administering life-saving CPR.Accidents happen, even when you are careful, so being prepared can make all the difference. With step-by-step instructions and using real-life scenarios, young heroes will know exactly what to do when someone needs help and how to do it safely.This first aid book for children offers: Essential life-saving skills so that children can act confidently in any accident, whether it’s a minor injury or an emergency, step-by-step instructions, lively illustrations and using scenarios.Expertly written content by GP, ''BBC Morning Live'' resident doctor and best-selling author Dr Punam Krishan.An accessible approach, using step-by-step instructions, lively illustrations and everyday scenarios to explain each topic, from calling for emergency services to treating burns, bleeds and more.Do you know what to do if someone falls over and scrapes their knee? What does an asthma attack look like? Do you know when an ambulance is needed, or how to call for one? Not all heroes wear capes - discover how you can become a hero in any accident or emergency.This book combines the passion and expertise of BBC Morning Live resident GP Dr Punam Krishan to empower children to handle accidents or emergencies confidently. The message is clear—you’re never too young to save the day.

Develop Year 4 maths and English skills with your favourite Disney and Pixar characters!Get your child ready for KS2 maths and English with Disney Learning: My Big Workbook Ages 8-9. Perfect for kids entering the Key Stage 2 phase, the fun, simple exercises make it easier than ever to boost understanding in vital school subjects, with review pages to help you track your child’s progress.In this English and maths workbook, children can complete activities to build on their basic school skills all year round. The easy directions and visual clues promote self-directed learning, while favourite Disney and Pixar characters join them every step of the way, inspiring them to excel during the school year – and beyond!This fun Year 4 workbook for children offers:Curriculum-aligned learning material that’s been approved by educational experts, with clear levelling guidance to ensure your child is learning at the correct levelComprehensive KS2 exercises including multiplication & division, patterns & algebra, geometry, measurement & data, word knowledge & comprehension, reading, and parts of speechParent/carer notes and review pages to provide support on how best to use this book for your childA completion certificate and 50 stickers to reward learners as they progressSo, what are you waiting for? With the charming cast of Disney and Pixar characters as your guide, learning maths and English for kids aged 8-9 has never been more fun!© 2025 Disney/Pixar

See the world through Henri Matisse’s eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did?In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, you can see what they saw and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Henri Matisse, meet the famous French painter and printmaker and learn about his inspiring life and art.A singular look inside the mind of artist Henri Matisse:Follow the life of Henri Matisse and learn about his evolution as an artist, with photographic timelines, informative art reference, and interactive art ideas to try at home yourselfFeatures full-colour illustrations that bring the artist’s experiences and creations to lifeA brilliant gift for kids aged 7-9 and budding artists who want to learn something newDon’t miss the rest of the What the Artist Saw series!Follow the artists’ stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art with what you learn. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep – perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.

Introduce little ones to the world’s biggest pop star with this delightful board book!This adorable pop-up book is perfect for reading together and covers key moments in Taylor Swift’s incredible career, from writing songs in her room to wowing the crowds on her latest record-breaking tour. Little hands can lift big flaps and see five peekaboo surprises pop up from the pages.This interactive pop-up book for 0-3 year olds includes:Hands-on play elements that build all-round learning skills.Lift the 5 flaps throughout the book to find the pop-ups, helping to develop fine motor skills. Rhythmic, read-aloud text that aids language development.Rounded edges and chunky board book pages rigorously tested (and chewed) by toddlers.Ideal for interactive preschool play, Pop-Up Peekaboo! Taylor Swift will appeal to both parents and children and is certain to keep little ones entertained time and time again, with easy-to-read text to help babies and toddlers remember the new words they are learning for early language development.The lively, read-aloud rhymes encourage literacy and early learning, while the surprise pop-up scenes will delight curious toddlers. With the help of parents and caregivers, children will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap, and then lifting the flaps to play peekaboo!

This historical fiction chapter book series features decodable tales of survival against the odds for children aged 10-14Against the Odds: Pompeii is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of fiction books inspired by true events. In this installment, Mount Vesuvius is erupting! Ash is falling like snow and thirteen-year-old Fabia knows something is terribly wrong. Will she escape Pompeii in time to survive this epic disaster?Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.This historical learn-to-read series for children offers:Popular and captivating topics featured in a historical fiction chapter book series. Decodable text in Hi-Lo style that makes the story accessible for striving readers.A focus on prefixes, suffixes and word roots that enhances decoding, spelling and vocabulary.Engaging stories that follow historical fiction narratives - inspired by true events - to engage and motivate reluctant readers.The Against the Odds series focuses on morphology, which is largely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Pompeii focuses on multiple common noun suffixes to empower children to become fluent independent readers. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, this book will empower readers to confidently understand the meaning from text alone.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about how dentists help to keep our teeth clean and healthy with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: A Trip to the Dentist will help kids learn about a dentist’s important work and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing key Years 1 to 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as taking a trip to the dentist.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes.DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a non-fiction world of amazing facts. They are perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Years 1, 2, and 3) who are beginning to read with help.

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about animals with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 1: A Trip to the Zoo will help kids understand how animals are looked after and kept safe in today''s zoos and wildlife parks, and includes fun facts and a quiz to support development. It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently. The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing key Years 1 to 3 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as taking a trip to the dentist.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history and nature topics so there’s something for all children’s interests. The books and online content perfectly supplement core literacy programs and are mapped to the National Curriculum standards. Children will love powering up their non-fiction reading skills and becoming reading heroes. DK Super Readers Level 1 titles are visually engaging and build vocabulary through a non-fiction world of amazing facts. They are perfect for children ages 6 to 8 (Years 1, 2, and 3) who are beginning to read with help.

Unleash your inner botanist and become an eyewitness to the dizzyingly diverse world of plants.The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations.This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of everything green and growing. Children will go on a journey through a plant’s lifecycle; see a seed sprout, a fruit grow and a Venus flytrap ensnare its prey.Throughout the pages of this newly revised book on plants, you can expect to find: A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and “eyewitness” accounts from experts in the field.A visual tour through the topic combined with bite-sized text.A collectable poster revealing facts and photographs from the book.Eyewitness Plant introduces children to the many different species, like poisonous plants and parasites to elaborate flowers seeking to attract pollinators. Discover the secrets of plants’ survival, their importance to our ecosystem, and how they adapt to life in a range of habitats. This all-encompassing guide to plants is packed with facts, diagrams and statistics and is a must-have for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for learning. So, what’s new? Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.Explore the series!Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Journey down the River Amazon and explore the rainforest with Eyewitness Amazon, learn how to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

This historical fiction chapter book series features decodable tales of survival against the odds for children aged 10-14Against the Odds: Crashed is part of the new Against the Odds series, a captivating collection of fiction books inspired by true events. In this installment, three young people’s bravery is seriously put to the test in these gripping stories about real-life crash landings.Each title in this collection unravels the extraordinary experiences of young people overcoming incredible challenges. Whether it’s facing the unknown or triumphing against the odds, these stories are both riveting and inspiring.This historical learn-to-read series for children offers:Popular and captivating topics featured in a historical fiction chapter book series. Decodable text in Hi-Lo style that makes the story accessible for striving readers.A focus on prefixes, suffixes and word roots that enhances decoding, spelling and vocabulary.Engaging stories that follow historical fiction narratives - inspired by true events - to engage and motivate reluctant readers.The Against the Odds series focuses on morphology, which is largely important for improving spelling and reading comprehension. Crashed focuses on suffixes that mean ‘the state or result of’ to empower children to become fluent independent readers. Serving as a vital bridge between decodable and mainstream books, this book will empower readers to confidently understand the meaning from text alone.

This isn’t your ordinary travel guide. Beyond the glitz and glamour that defines Los Angeles, you''ll find indie art galleries, tasty taco trucks and community-run farmers'' markets – and that’s where this book takes you. Turn the pages to discover:The small businesses and community strongholds that add character to this vibrant city, recommended by true locals6 themed walking tours dedicated to specific experiences such as vintage shopping and cyclingA beautiful gift book for anyone seeking to explore Los AngelesHelpful what3word addresses, so you can pinpoint all the listed sightsA thoughtfully updated second edition, including new places to visitCompiled by four proud locals, and revised and updated for 2025, this stylish travel guide is packed with Los Angeles''s best experiences and secret spots, handily categorized to suit your mood and needs.Whether you’re a restless Angeleno on the hunt for a new hangout, or a visitor keen to discover a side you won’t find in traditional guidebooks, Los Angeles Like A Local will give you all the inspiration you need.About Like A Local:These giftable and collectable guides from DK are compiled exclusively by locals. Whether they’re born-and-bred or moved to study and never looked back, our experts shine a light on what it means to be a local: pride for their city, community spirit and local expertise. Like a Local will inspire readers to celebrate the secret as well as the iconic – just like the locals who call the city home.Looking for another guide to Los Angeles? Discover’s DK’s range of travel guides, from Top 10s that’ll fit in your pocket to comprehensive guides perfect for long trips.

Learn to read with your favourite Disney characters!Get your child started on their reading journey with Disney Learning: Starting to Read. Perfect for kids aged 3-5, the fun, simple exercises make reading enjoyable at the preschool level, with review pages to help you track your child’s progress.This reading workbook introduces preschool kids to the alphabet and letter sounds, and reinforces this learning with dozens of reading and writing exercises that engage their minds and boost their confidence. Favourite Disney characters will join them every step of the way, inspiring them to get a head start for school!This fun reading workbook for children offers:Curriculum-aligned learning material that’s been approved by educational experts, with clear levelling guidance to ensure your child is learning at the correct levelReading and writing exercises including letter recognition, handwriting, letter sounds, rhymes, and upper & lowercase lettersParent/carer notes and review pages to provide support on how best to use this book for your childA completion certificate and 50 stickers to reward learners as they progressSo, what are you waiting for? With the charming cast of Disney characters as your guide, learning to read for kids aged 3-5 has never been more fun!© 2025 Disney

Boost your reading skills with the Fantastic Four on their adventures across the Multiverse in this fun-filled Level 3 reader, carefully levelled to help children progress in their reading ability.Discover some of the Fantastic Four’s greatest adventures and most dangerous foes as they protect the planet from threats from all over the Multiverse!Packed with fun facts, exciting colour images, simple vocabulary and a fun quiz, this Level 3 reader will engage young Marvel Super Hero fans and help them build confidence in reading.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics, including Super Heroes and other pop culture icons.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Each title, which has been levelled using MetaMetrics®: The Lexile Framework for Reading, integrates science, geography, history, nature, and popular fiction topics, so there’s something for all children’s interests. DK Super Readers Level 3 titles are visually engaging, full of fun facts about exciting topics, and motivate children to improve their non-fiction reading skills. They are perfect for children ages 8 to 10 (Years 4 and 5) who are newly independent readers ready to advance.© 2025 MARVEL

An informative and engaging introduction to joy for kids – how to find it, hold onto it, and never let it go.This is a kids’ book about joy. Joy is a funny emotion. Sometimes we think it’s silly, or that it isn’t important enough for big kids or grownups. But guess what? Joy is a deeply meaningful emotion that connects us to the larger world and guides us in positive ways. And it’s for all of us at any point in our lives.This book was made to help kids aged 5-9 understand the ins and outs of joy. It enables kids to identify the things that bring them the joy that only they can feel, and to notice the joy around them in their everyday lives.A Kids Book About Joy features:A large and bold, yet minimalist font design that allows kids freedom to imagine themselves in the words on the pages.A friendly, approachable, empowering and child-appropriate tone throughout.An incredible and diverse group of authors in the series who are experts or have first-hand experience of the topic.Tackling important discourse together! The A Kids Book About titles are best used when read together. Helping to kickstart important, challenging, and empowering conversations for kids and their grown-ups through beautiful and thought-provoking pages. The series supports an incredible and diverse group of authors, who are either experts in their field, or have first-hand experience on the topic. A Kids Co. is a new kind of media company enabling kids to explore big topics in a new and engaging way, with a growing series of books, podcasts and blogs made to empower. Learn more about us online by searching for A Kids Co.

Learn to read with your favourite Disney characters!Get your child started on their reading journey with Disney Learning: Common Words. Perfect for kids aged 3-5, the fun, simple exercises make reading enjoyable at the preschool level, with review pages to help you track your child’s progress.This reading workbook guides preschool kids in recognising and reading common words on their path to reading success. As children progress through the book, they’ll become familiar with common words and strengthen their spelling skills and vocabulary. Favourite Disney characters will join them every step of the way, inspiring them to get a head start for school!This fun reading workbook for children offers:Curriculum-aligned learning material that’s been approved by educational experts, with clear levelling guidance to ensure your child is learning at the correct levelReading and writing exercises including reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, writing and word knowledgeParent/carer notes and review pages to provide support on how best to use this book for your childA completion certificate and 50 stickers to reward learners as they progressSo, what are you waiting for? With the charming cast of Disney characters as your guide, learning to read for kids aged 3-5 has never been more fun!© 2025 Disney

Learn all about geography on planet Earth in this jam-packed visual encyclopedia for children.Get to know the processes that shape our world through amazing facts and colourful diagrams in this fully updated edition of the popular Geography A Children’s Encyclopedia.This encyclopedia for children aged 9-12 is full of beautiful pictures that bring the natural world to life and show Earth’s most amazing features. Each concept is broken down clearly, with colourful diagrams describing geological processes, while the water cycle and the structure of a rainforest canopy are fully explained.This geography book for kids offers: All aspects of physical and human geography explained clearly with the help of maps and country factfiles.A refreshed and updated edition, including a new design and the latest facts and stats on the subject.An essential reference for children, looking at the latest topics like the effects of climate change.Learn about the processes that shape our world, from ice ages to global warming, earthquakes to tsunamis and explore the wonders of the natural world, from the peak of Mount Everest to the very bottom of the Mariana Trench.Children can carry the world wherever they go, from the deserts of Africa to the low countries of Europe, the lush forests of Brazil to the coral reefs of Indonesia and Australia. This encyclopedia expands horizons and is a fantastic resource for children interested in geography, geology, environmental science, and sociology.Explore the series!Globally, the Children’s Encyclopedia series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. Uncover the marvels of our world with Science, explore the deep blue with Ocean, discover our solar system and beyond with Space, understand anatomy with Human Body and get to grips with world-famous sculptures with Art.