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Who Will Rule the Trees?

by Eric A. Kimmel ...

Illustrated by Alette Straathof ...

The work of Creation is finished. Now is the time for the trees to select a ruler. The oak brings strength. The pine brings presence. The maple brings magnificent color. The fig and date trees provide food. What can the poor olive tree offer? She is not strong or tall or colorful. Olives, though tasty, are not as sweet and filling as dates and figs. Yet the olive tree can offer something that none ... Read more

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The work of Creation is finished. Now is the time for the trees to select a ruler. The oak brings strength. The pine brings presence. The maple brings magnificent color. The fig and date trees provide food. What can the poor olive tree offer? She is not strong or tall or colorful. Olives, though tasty, are not as sweet and filling as dates and figs. Yet the olive tree can offer something that none
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Vincent van Gogh

by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara ...

Illustrated by Alette Straathof ...

Series series Little People, BIG DREAMS
Learn about the life of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world's most influential and best-loved artists.Little Vincent was a quiet child. He loved spending time in nature and playing with his brother Theo. After leaving school, he began working as an art dealer. Vincent showed promise, but he found it more and more difficult to control his emotions and eventually had to leave. He had a go at many ... Read more

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Learn about the life of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world's most influential and best-loved artists.Little Vincent was a quiet child. He loved spending time in nature and playing with his brother Theo. After leaving school, he began working as an art dealer. Vincent showed promise, but he found it more and more difficult to control his emotions and eventually had to leave. He had a go at many
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When Grandmas Cook

In the Kitchen with Grandmas, Nonnas, and Abuelas

by Margot Mustich ...

Illustrated by Alette Straathof ...

Every grandma has a few special dishes she enjoys cooking for her family, and this beautifully illustrated book invites children into the kitchens of grandmothers around the globe while celebrating the love children have for their own grandmas.Learn about some delicious and wonderful meals, including chicken soup, tamales, pasta, and borscht, that abuelas, nonnas, babusias, and other grandmas ... Read more

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Every grandma has a few special dishes she enjoys cooking for her family, and this beautifully illustrated book invites children into the kitchens of grandmothers around the globe while celebrating the love children have for their own grandmas.Learn about some delicious and wonderful meals, including chicken soup, tamales, pasta, and borscht, that abuelas, nonnas, babusias, and other grandmas
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Now or Never: A Dunkirk Story

by Bali Rai ...

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Series Book 1 - Voices
A gripping adventure in an exciting new series reflecting the authentic, unsung stories of our past!“The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives' ” - The TimesNow or Never brings a young soldier, Private Fazal Khan, from his home in India to the battlefields of the Second World War.Fazal's world is now focused on Company ... Read more

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A gripping adventure in an exciting new series reflecting the authentic, unsung stories of our past!“The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives' ” - The TimesNow or Never brings a young soldier, Private Fazal Khan, from his home in India to the battlefields of the Second World War.Fazal's world is now focused on Company
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One Moment in Time

Children around the world

by Ben Lerwill ...

Illustrated by Alette Straathof ...

It’s 7 o’clock in the morning in Mexico, and Javier is eating his breakfast. He’s having corn tortillas with beans and a glass of orange juice.And at exactly the same time……it’s 8 o’clock in the morning in New York City. Kayla is getting her schoolbag ready. A yellow school bus will take her to the school gates.One Moment in Time is a lyrical celebration of diversity with a heartfelt messa... ... Read more

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It’s 7 o’clock in the morning in Mexico, and Javier is eating his breakfast. He’s having corn tortillas with beans and a glass of orange juice.And at exactly the same time……it’s 8 o’clock in the morning in New York City. Kayla is getting her schoolbag ready. A yellow school bus will take her to the school gates.One Moment in Time is a lyrical celebration of diversity with a heartfelt messa...
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One World, Many Colors

by Ben Lerwill ...

Illustrated by Alette Straathof ...

We share one world, we share many colors.One World, Many Colors is a lyrical celebration of the vibrant colors waiting to be found in all corners of the world. From the ice-white plains of Antarctica to the soft pink blossoms of the Japanese countryside. The same colors can be found everywhere else in the world, in nature, in our cities, and in our cultures.From travel writer Ben Lerwill, and with ... Read more

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We share one world, we share many colors.One World, Many Colors is a lyrical celebration of the vibrant colors waiting to be found in all corners of the world. From the ice-white plains of Antarctica to the soft pink blossoms of the Japanese countryside. The same colors can be found everywhere else in the world, in nature, in our cities, and in our cultures.From travel writer Ben Lerwill, and with
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Son of the Circus: A Victorian Story (Voices #3)

by E. L. Norry ...

Illustrated by Alette Straathof ...

Series Book 3 - Voices
Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story explores the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfield.“The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives' ” - The TimesWhen a stranger, a man the boys don't remember ever seeing before, appears in their kitchen, Ted ... Read more

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Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story explores the life of a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother and poorly older brother in Victorian Bradfield.“The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives' ” - The TimesWhen a stranger, a man the boys don't remember ever seeing before, appears in their kitchen, Ted
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A Different Kind of Freedom: A Romani Story

by Richard O'Neill ...

Illustrated by Alette Straathof ...

Series Book 7 - Voices
A gripping football-filled adventure based in the Romani community of 19th-century Sheffield.“The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives' ” - The TimesThis action-packed story is told through the eyes of young Lijah, as he navigates life and discovers football and the legendary Rab Ho... ... Read more

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A gripping football-filled adventure based in the Romani community of 19th-century Sheffield.“The superb Voices series takes unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story of their remarkable lives' ” - The TimesThis action-packed story is told through the eyes of young Lijah, as he navigates life and discovers football and the legendary Rab Ho...
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Elinor McGrath, Pet Doctor

The Story of America’s First Female Veterinarian

by Jacqueline Johnson ...

Illustrated by Alette Straathof ...

I can do this! Elinor rolled up her sleeves. She was smart enough. She was strong enough.A 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Book WinnerWhen Elinor McGrath decided she wanted to be a veterinarian, the world told her no. It was 1907, and that job was not considered suitable for women. Even after she was accepted into veterinary school, the 137 male students in her class made it clear she was not ... Read more

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I can do this! Elinor rolled up her sleeves. She was smart enough. She was strong enough.A 2025 Notable Social Studies Trade Book WinnerWhen Elinor McGrath decided she wanted to be a veterinarian, the world told her no. It was 1907, and that job was not considered suitable for women. Even after she was accepted into veterinary school, the 137 male students in her class made it clear she was not
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Ways to Say I Love You

by Marilyn Singer ...

Illustrated by Alette Straathof ...

A sweet and lyrical picture book for younger children celebrating all the ways that creatures on our planet say 'I love you'.From snuggling garter snakes to big, cozy bear hugs, this book in verse shares how animals we'd expect, and some we wouldn't, express affection for each other. Each animal interaction is compared with a similar human one, in beautifully blended illustrations composed by the ... Read more

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A sweet and lyrical picture book for younger children celebrating all the ways that creatures on our planet say 'I love you'.From snuggling garter snakes to big, cozy bear hugs, this book in verse shares how animals we'd expect, and some we wouldn't, express affection for each other. Each animal interaction is compared with a similar human one, in beautifully blended illustrations composed by the
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Noughts & Crosses

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by Malorie Blackman ...

Series Book 1 - Noughts And Crosses
Sephy is a Cross - a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a nought - a 'colourless' member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses.The two have been friends since early childhood. But that's as far as it can go. Against a background of prejudice, distrust and mounting terrorist violence, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum - a romance that is to lead both of them ... Read more

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Sephy is a Cross - a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a nought - a 'colourless' member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses.The two have been friends since early childhood. But that's as far as it can go. Against a background of prejudice, distrust and mounting terrorist violence, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum - a romance that is to lead both of them
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The Fire Eaters

by David Almond ...

There he was, below the bridge, half-naked, eyes blazing. He had a pair of burning torches. He ran them back and forth across his skin. He sipped from a bottle, breathed across a torch, and fire and fumes leapt from his lips. The air was filled with the scent of paraffin. He breathed again, a great high spreading flag of fire. He glared. He roared like an animal.That summer, life had seemed ... Read more

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There he was, below the bridge, half-naked, eyes blazing. He had a pair of burning torches. He ran them back and forth across his skin. He sipped from a bottle, breathed across a torch, and fire and fumes leapt from his lips. The air was filled with the scent of paraffin. He breathed again, a great high spreading flag of fire. He glared. He roared like an animal.That summer, life had seemed
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