Exploring the themes of identity and potential, this book invites readers to ponder the future of a child. Through gentle and poetic language, it reflects on the dreams and aspirations parents hold for their little ones, emphasizing the beauty of growth and discovery. The narrative encourages imagination and curiosity about the possibilities that lie ahead, making it a heartfelt read for families and a celebration of the journey of life.
The book provides a comprehensive explainer on the Israel/Palestine issue through a collection of short, alphabetically arranged entries. It addresses key topics, organizations, and historical events that often go overlooked, such as Hamas, the Balfour Declaration, the Palestinian Authority, and the Oslo Accords. By covering a wide range of subjects, from Administrative detention to Zionism, it aims to clarify the complexities of the situation in Palestine and enhance understanding of the ongoing conflict.
a gripping and heart-warming new story of love, bravery and resistance in WW2, inspired by a true story
Set against the backdrop of German-occupied Jersey during World War II, this novel follows a group of women who form a book club to seek comfort in literature. As they navigate the challenges of resistance and the dangers of their time, the power of forbidden books becomes a source of strength and camaraderie. Inspired by true events, the story highlights themes of bravery, friendship, and the transformative impact of storytelling amidst turmoil.
With fun characters, rhyming text and a wonderfully relatable take-away message about normalising feelings, this heart-warming book is an amazing addition to any little hero's bookshelf.
With fun characters, rhyming text and a relatable take-away message about normalizing feelings, this is a great addition to any little hero's bookshelf.
Strhujúci príbeh na motívy skutočných udalostíLondýn, 1944. Vo svete zúri vojna a hlboko pod zemou v nedostavanej stanici metra vzniká úkryt pre tisíce ľudí. V tuneloch sa hromadia trojposchodové postele, v útrobách zeme si obyvatelia budujú škôlku, divadlo aj kaviareň, ktoré im poskytujú útechu a ochranu pred zhadzovanými bombami. Práve tam v podzemí vznikne aj unikátna malá knižnica. Bývalá knihovníčka Clara Buttonová s najlepšou priateľkou Ruby Munroeovou z nej postupne vytvoria srdce celej komunity. Učia sa v nej nevzdelané deti z robotníckej triedy a ženy si tam požičiavajú pokrokovú literatúru. Lenže vojna sa vlečie a odhodlanie žien vytrvať vo svojom úsilí osud trpko pokúša. Smrť je všadeprítomná a ľudí pred ňou neochráni ani podzemný úkryt.Kniha Malá vojnová knižnica vznikla na motívy skutočných udalostí. Ide o strhujúci príbeh, ktorý nám na pozadí viacerých osudov pripomína jednu z najdôležitejších historických udalostí.
The second novel in the Homefront Girls series set in wartime Stratford, from bestselling author Kate Thompson
'I absolutely love this fun, brilliantly illustrated book' - Elizabeth Dale, children's book author 'An important story for young readers, told in lively, dynamic rhyme, which matches the colourful and fun illustrations brilliantly' - Clare Helen Welsh, children's book author 'An action-packed, fun-filled story to reassure even the littlest of Superheroes' - B B Taylor, author of The Vigilante Tooth Fairy Superheroes Don't Get Scared... Or Do They? is an awesome rhyming tale about normalising fear and finding inner powers by realising there's a hero inside of us all. Scared Maisie Brown dreams of being a fearless superhero because they never get frightened, right? But when Dad explains that even the strongest, boldest and bravest hero can sometimes feel afraid, and that's perfectly fine, Maisie realises there's superhero in all of us. With fun characters, rhyming text and a wonderfully relatable take-away message about normalising feelings, this heart-warming book is an amazing addition to any little hero's bookshelf.
A heartwarming and moving novel about the brave, hardworking women who kept the homefires burning in the East End of London during World War Two
