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A magical story of how a girl's garden in her new city apartment home changes her life and the lives of people all around her.

In this illustrated wordless picture book a boy and a dog walk through weird and wonderful worlds

When two children draw their own lines and realise they can connect their lines together magic happens.

When the fair closes at night, the local wild animals come in to have their night of fun on the rides and games.

A rhyming invitation to children to never let go of the wonder of childhood as they grow to become adults.

Little Fish and her family encounter an odd new fish bobbing along on its own, they embark on an exciting journey to reunite it with its family.

A friendship between a girl and the dog next door that celebrates the power of bonding over stories.

A tale of friendship between five bears.

A young black-capped tern encounters many different animals on the move as she makes her first migration from the Arctic to the Antarctic.

A little girl adjusting to life in a new country finds her lifelong friend, fear, is overwhelming her and keeping her from making friends, until a boy in her class reaches out to her.

A family is sent a mysterious puzzle in the post but when they come to put it together realise they are missing the final piece

Maya and the Beast reminds the readers that every fear can be conquered and every Beast can be tamed.

A group of children raise awareness about what we are doing to our planet.

An illustrated look at connecting with the world around us and achieving our potential.

Discover the unbreakable bond between a baby elephant and her keeper in this heartfelt narrative set against the backdrop of World War II.

Explores the emotions a child might experience after experiencing loss or bereavement.

When Joe leaves his window open the Wild invites him outside to explore the night-time city.

Follows a young girl who befriends a lonely monster who lives on her street

A little girl finds hope in a butterfly she finds as she and her little brother try to start a new life in a new land after being the only survivors of a boat of refugees.

A tiger is captured and taken to the city where he becomes weaker and weaker

A purely illustrative account of how a typical urban landscape can become filled with plants over the course of many years.

Illustrates the similarities and differences in a day-in-the-life of a Moroccan family and an Australian family

A strange black dog grows bigger and bigger as each member of a family becomes terrified by it until the youngest family member makes them see the dog for what it is by not being scared of it.

A sympathetic tale about the plight of migrants in which a mother flees a wartorn country with her two children.

A wordless story about a boy who makes friends with a bear when he gets separated from his father in a snowstorm in the forest.

Lyrical text describes how a girl and her father play a final song for the valley that will become flooded once the dam being built has been finished.

Some sea creatures ask the video game-obsessed Neo for help to combat plastic pollution; at first he ignores them, until he realises just how bad the problem is.

A wordless story which follows a seemingly random stream of acts of kindness which eventually help to reunite a girl with her lost dog.

A blackbird gets every living thing in the world to sing a song of belonging in an effort to get humans to change how they treat the world.

A lyrical illustrated story that explores a child's relationship with his sleepy seaside fishing town.

Follows three children living in a tower block, as they embark on a fantastical adventure which helps them see their home in a new light.

This touching tale of the Japanese turtles is based on a true story, and reinforces an important ecological and environmental theme.

Jilly and her grandfather come up with a plan to save a local wild place when the villagers want to turn it into a cultivated garden.

A father takes his two children on a adventure into space and invites them to look back at Earth and the conflicts that have taken place since the beginning of time.

A new father welcomes his baby to the world and explains what our planet, the Earth, is, where it is in space, and about the people and creatures that inhabit it.

An illustrated picture book about the love between a little girl and her grandma, who has dementia.

A young girl living in a war-torn land finds hope in a yellow butterfly.

A young girl finds solace in forbidden music in war-torn Afghanistan

A mighty tree stands on the banks of a winding river, bearing silent witness to the flow of time.

A child learns greater appreciation for the desert around him after a coyote steals his backpack.

Four people enter a park, and through their eyes we see four different visions.

This fascinating and innovative picture book chronicles the reflections of a young boy, exploring a prehistoric rain forest in North Queensland, Australia.

A wordless picture book dealing with the alarming and increasing pace of environmental destruction.

This is the dangerous inner city at night and we travel with Shane as he takes home a stray kitten, running terrified from a gang, leaping through screaming traffic, escaping a fierce dog and finally arriving 'home'

A practically wordless story book about frogs who wreak havoc in a town as they fly around on lily pads.

A boy discovers the mysteries of a camera washed up on the beach.

A wordless story about a lonely girl draws a magic door on her bedroom wall and through it escapes into a world where wonder, adventure and danger abound.

What drives so many to leave everything behind and journey alone to a mysterious country, a place without family or friends, where everything is nameless and the future is unknown. This silent graphic novel is the story of every migrant, every refugee, every displaced person, and a tribute to all those who have made the journey.

A wordless story about a boy dealing with the unfamiliar surroundings of a new country, and how he adapts to his new home as he gradually gets used to his new way of life.

Feeling neglected by her busy father, a lonely girl turns back to the fantastic world beyond the red door where an adventure helps to re-strengthen their relationship.

A story without words examining the plight of refugees and migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean.

While a young boy enjoys a summer's day, his thoughts constantly return to his father, who is digging for coal deep under the sea.

A nearly wordless picture book story follows a little girl in search of a friend.

The story of a tree that was found alive in the wreckage of 9/11 and subsequently replanted, where it now stands as a symbol of hope and resilience.

Inspired by Michael Rosen's own family, recounts letter correspondance between two cousins during WWII, one a London school boy and the other a young soldier in the Polish army.

Islanders cut themselves off from the world after failing to relate to a newcomer

A young fisherman is lured by ghosts into a drowned town beneath the lake where time has no meaning, but his fiancé never gives up hope of finding him again.

A lonely cat finds a home in the train station and helps bring happiness to many of the travellers who pass through.

A non-fiction picture book which explores the lives and nature of wolves.

Simple projects to introduce children to engineering design.

Everything you need to know about what we're doing to our environment, good and bad, from pollution and litter to renewable energy and plastic recycling.

Explores thirteen festivals from different seasons, cultures and faiths around the world.

A simple journey through different habitats, spotting and counting animals in the illustrations.

A look at different courtship behaviours by animals from all over the world.

With a starting point of midnight GMT, shows other countries around the world at synchronous times focusing on an animal from each and the uncertainty their futures face through the effects of climate change.

An inspiring guide to wordplay for young readers, their parents and teachers.

Discover facts about the wide variety of creatures that live in and around the coral reef

Funny facts and cartoons about the bug world's most hilarious adaptations

Looks at some of the celebrations and holidays enjoyed by children from around the world

Follows the Mellon family step by step through the design and construction of their house.

An illustrated introduction to classical music for children, with the sound of a real orchestra.

Learn how to bake breads, cakes, pastries and biscuits to perfection in this imaginative collection of deliciously healthy recipes.

An illustrated celebration of our Queen, and the longest reigning monarch in Britain's history.

A bedtime poetry collection to comfort, inspire and reassure children.

Journey through India and explore its incredible diversity in this richly illustrated book.

Make your own picture book with this activity-filled guide.

The story of Tom Crean, the legendary Irish explorer and crewmate of three of the most important and famous expeditions in British history

A parent and child take a worldwide nature tour to meet the eight members of the ursine clan.

An introduction to the various instruments that make up and orchestra.

An illustrated anthology of poems for children, on a large range of subjects.

A look at the various oceans and coasts around the planet, as well as how we explore them, how we're damaging them and what we can do to protect them.

A colourful look at food and eating habits around the world and throughout history.

Explore some of the most thrilling cultural and religious festivals from around the world.

A comprehensive illustrated introduction to the style and history of classical music and its famous composers.

Simple vegan recipes from around the world, from small bites to desserts.

An introduction to the ingenious anti-predator strategies in the natural world, containing more than 75 amazing wildlife survival skills.

Discover the interconnectedness of nature with this tabbed, non-fiction story collection.

An illustrated look at the past, present and future of these four countries.

An illustrated biography of writer Arthur Conan Doyle, and how he created the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.

Presents obscure and fun facts about the history of football

A look at the inspiring stories of iconic figures from Black British History

Presents facts about physics in comic strip format.

A collection of recipes contributed by families from around the world.

Explores the world from a bird's-eye view with seven birds and their journeys around the globe.

Discover 200 questions about scientific exploration, energy, materials, the human body, the living world, and our planet.

An introduction to growing your own garden plants, vegetables and fruit, with information about equipment, plant types and techniques

A guide to stars and other features of the night sky, presented by a cat.

Explores the rich diversity of habitats and wildlife that live across Arctic and Antarctica.

Looks at musicians and styles from all eras from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together.

A guide to ocean plastics, filled with tips and tricks for identifying and combating pollution in our oceans.

Looks at different careers available in the world of science

Looks at where Africa is in the world and some of its key features.

An illustrated introduction to the human cells.

Our skies are full of life! From bats, birds to bees and beetles, the air around us is buzzing with amazing flying creatures. Discover facts and illustrations about how and why animals fly.

A guide for children to help them develop their potential to the full, from Manchester United and England footballer and campaigner to end child food poverty Marcus Rashford.

A look at the inspiring stories of iconic figures from Black British History

Explore the many ways maths can help make sense out of life.

Explores how our bodies and personalities are shaped by our genes and DNA.

Presents facts about biology in comic strip format

A guide to being outside that helps children aged 5-8 make the most of all the good that being outdoors can do for our mental health.

Astronaut Tim Peake presents a guide to the history of outer space and space travel

Choose Love is a cycle of poems that highlights the experience of those forced to become refugees.

Explains many reasons behind global conflict, from fights over land and resources to disagreement over beliefs.

An exploration of the story of slavery: from Africa to the tall ships, from back-breaking work in a strange land to resilience and eventual emancipation

Discover 15 stars, planets and other celestial bodies, and learn how to spot them in the night sky.

A collection of 50 poems written in exactly 50 words.

Step-by-step instructions on projects that exemplify various scientific principles around the Earth and space

Discover more than 50 topics about the past, from the earliest humans right to the present day.

Looks at the climate changes affecting polar regions, why they're happening, and what can be done to help.

A little girl is helped by an Arctic fox when she is separated from her family by the breaking ice sheets.

A collection of hints and tips about how to make changes in lifestyle to help in the fight against climate change.

Tackles the subject of climate change and it's effects on our weather systems.

An overview of the facts about climate change, causes and effects, and what we can do to change things.

A young boy tries to help his new classmate, Celeste, who has become sick due to the effects of pollution.

In 2032 as Polly and her family struggle with the effects of global warming, when swimming in the reservoir she is transported back in time to 1952 when the valley was originally flooded and experiences the life of one of former residents as she endeavours to swim the English Channel

Based on the true story of an Arctic fox who walked from Norway to Canada in seventy-six days, a distance of two thousand miles.

Understand the facts about climate change and discover what we can do to improve the human impact on our environment.

A little girl finds hope in a butterfly she finds as she and her little brother try to start a new life in a new land after being the only survivors of a boat of refugees.

Tells the story of one family's flight to seek refuge and a new life in a strange country.

Explains refugee and migration issues for young readers by following the journey of a young boy with his mother.

When lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekend with three other kids from his class, he's counting the seconds until he can escape home.

An introduction to the world of neurodiversity

Frankie is different from her peers but she's not sure why, so she sets off in search of her dad in the hope that he has the answers.

When Maggie discovers an abandoned snow leopard hiding in the nearby woods, she tries to save the cub and the ancient forest around them.

12-year-old Will likes two things: turtles and the local nature preserve. Everything else is a nightmare, because Will has a facial difference that has earned him an unfortunate nickname. But when Will meets RJ, who is confined to a hospital room, each boy discovers they have strength to lend the other and that life is too short to live in a shell.

Dylan feels excluded when his hearing deteriorates but slowly learns to cope with his disability, and becomes a hero after a near tragedy at the fair

A girl befriends a boy with Aspergers Syndrome and vows to tackle the gang bullying him, as well as realise their shared dream of being able to fly.

Thirteen year old Fortune has to leave her family home when she is accused of witchcraft, but becomes caught up in the 1607 flood in southwest England