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If Creature is not a potato, what could they possibly be????I am a potato', says a small furry creature. ?Don't be ridiculous,' says Dog. ?Do you grow underground? Do you have lots of eyes? No? Then you're not a potato.' ?Then WHAT AM I?' wails Creature. Cat comes along. ?Do you breathe air? Do you eat and poo? Do you move around? You are an animal!' but what kind of animal is he? As his identity crisis continues, more creatures join the conversation, asking questions and narrowing down the options until they eventually work out that Creature is a mouse! Mouse is delighted and introduces himself to a small Thing that rolls along. Now THAT is a potato!This is a silly, delightful book that nonetheless teaches an important lesson about using the scientific method to deduce answers by observing, asking questions and eliminating possibilities. Vividly brought to life in Elliot Kruszynski's punchy, graphic illustrations, taxonomy has never been this fun.

An excavation of ten world civilisations and their incredible stories of success and eventual decline. What makes a civilisation successful, what allows it to last thousands of years, and what causes of its eventual downfall? In this volatile world that we live in, there are many fascinating lessons to be learned from the great empires that once ruled it. Rise and Fall brings a collection of ten world empires to life. Some, like the Vikings and the Incans, you may have heard of. Others, like the Benin, Kakamura or Ayutthayan empires are less well known today but in their time were immensely powerful and seemingly undefeatable. Peter Allen, author of Atlas of Amazing Architecture (Cicada, 2021) illuminates the stories with his trademark detail- and humour-packed illustrations. From the grandeur of Malian mosques to the mysteries of the Minoans, meet the ingenious architects, daring explorers, and ingenious inventors who shaped the course of civilization. Discover how they built towering monuments, charted the stars, and unlocked the secrets of science, all without the conveniences of our modern world. Young readers are taken on a captivating journey through the sands of time, unlocking the secrets of remarkable cultures that once thrived on our planet.

It¿s Betty¿s sixth birthday! There will games and pizza making and cake. Can you help Betty have the best party ever? Betty is turning six today. She¿s going to have a great big party, but which of her incredible outfits should she choose? And where has she put her glasses? This is a delightful, interactive picturebook, in which young readers are asked to find, choose, count, discuss and otherwise engage with the silly, hyper-detailed illustrations of party games, dance competitions, pizza-making and goody bags. Some unexpected narrative twists and turns pack each page with lols to delight young readers and their grown-ups alike. Celine Ka Wing Lau is London-based illustrator from Hong Kong whose bright, vibrant illustrations radiate humour and endearing charm.

About 3 billion years ago, in the Precambrian era, microscopic, single-celled bacteria emerged. As they began to photosynthesise, the atmosphere of the planet changed, and around 600 million years ago, an array of complex life forms began to appear. This was called the Cambrian explosion. Since then, the planet has been through many convulsions. Continents have drifted and merged and fragmented again. Life forms have evolved and great extinction events have wiped them out. Fish turned into tetrapods, turned into archosaurs, turned into dinosaurs and mammals. Eventually, a mere two million years ago, humans appeared, transforming the planet into what we know today.This highly illustrated, large-format book offers an awe-inspiring introduction to the history of life on planet Earth, as it is told through the fossils that remain. Clear, concise texts can be understood by readers as young as six, and case studies of the stranger ends of the life spectrum bring incredible histories to life. Illustrations by Sophie Williams (Earth-Shattering Events and Map of You) illuminate the texts with a warmth and humour that will make it a book to cherish and return to.

Most of the countries in the world today were established in the early to mid 20th century. In the wake of colonialism and two world wars, borders were drawn up, most of which remain more or less the same today. Each country chose a symbol with which to represent themselves; their flags.National flags can tell us a lot about the histories and identities of the countries they represent. Do you know why the Union Jack is asymmetrical? Or why the Swiss flag is square? Can you tell the difference between the flag of Luxembourg and the flag of the Netherlands? This gorgeous, accessible atlas of flags around the world is packed with fascinating flag facts clearly arranged by Robin Jacobs (Earth-Shattering Events) and engagingly presented by Ben Javens (Alex and Alex). A timely addition to the reference shelf of any politically curious 6¿11-year-old.

Bear wakes up after his long winter's sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. Where are we going? Asks bear. All journeys have secret destinations, says Butterfly. They walk through the forest, climb a steep mountain and cross a great river. At all points, Butterfly has wisdom to offer about overcoming hardship, facing ones' fears, or being in the moment. Bear is impatient, but he listens and mulls over Butterfly's insights. As they walk, the seasons change; from spring to summer and then to autumn. As the first snow begins to fall, Bear and Butterfly find themselves outside a cave. Don't I recognise this cave? asks bear. Landscapes look different with different eyes, says Butterfly. Bear curls up, his eyes heavy. Will you be here when I wake up, he asks. In some senses yes and in some senses no, replies Butterfly. The end of one journey is the beginning of another. This is a heartwarming book about friendship and about circles and cycles of life and being. It is a sweet and calming bedtime story that introduces Buddhist philosophies and values to young readers.

Long-listed for the UKLA 2023 Book Awards for Children's Fiction. A beautifully illustrated and presented intergenerational graphic novel that follows 11-year-old Benji and his elderly grandmother, Bubbe Rosa, as they traverse Brooklyn and Manhattan, gathering the ingredients for a Friday night dinner. Praise for Alte Zachen ''The graphic novel format brilliantly allows us to see Bubbe in both her present and her past, allowing the reader to better understand her in all her cranky, opinionated grandeur, along with her sweet, caring grandson, Benji. A wonderful intergenerational story about the value of old things." -- Marissa Moss, Children's Book Author & Illustrator ''To outsiders, Benji's Bubbe is just a crabby old lady. To the boy, and eventually to us, she becomes a vulnerable figure deserving of great tenderness. "Alte Zachen" is less ambitious and searing than Art Spiegelman's "Maus," but like that graphic novel it expands our understanding of the gulf that can exist between generations, particularly those divided by catastrophe''. -- Wall Street Journal ''Bubbe is a delight and the love and patience Benji shows for her is so uplifting. This is award-winning storytelling''. -- Books for Keeps ''A powerful and affecting story from author and publisher Ziggy Hanaor, with atmospheric illustrations from Benjamin Phillips''. -- Centre for Literacy in Primary Education Bubbe's relationship with the city is complex & nothing is quite as she remembered it and she feels alienated and angry at the world around her. Benji, on the other hand, looks at the world, and his grandmother, with clear-eyed acceptance. As they wander the city, we catch glimpses of Bubbe's childhood in Germany, her young adulthood in 1950s Brooklyn, and her relationships; first with a baker called Gershon, and later with successful Joe, Benji's grandfather. Gradually we piece together snippets of Bubbe's life, gaining an insight to some of the things that have formed her cantankerous personality. The journey culminates on the Lower East Side in a moving reunion between Rosa and Gershon, her first love. As the sun sets, Benji and his Bubbe walk home over the Williamsburg Bridge to make dinner. This is a powerful, affecting and deceptively simple story of Jewish identity, of generational divides, of the surmountability of difference and of a restless city and its inhabitants.