owlet press gb (116 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Amberin Huq (illustrator). Join The Whale Watchers on an unforgettable summer holiday adventure that raises awareness of the key role that whales play in climate change and explains how readers can help protect whales and their environment by reducing single use plastics and embracing a more sustainable reuse culture. It's the first day of summer holidays and Finn can't believe his marine biologist mum is dragging him and his little brother Jesse off to miserable, rainy Scotland to study the whales that live there. Finn longs to be somewhere hot, lying by a hotel pool with his headphones on. He's sick of his mum's work, and of the knot in his stomach that tightens whenever he thinks about her hopeless cause - beautiful sea creatures endangered by a plastic-polluted ocean. But when a girl with binoculars round her neck and a dog at her heels takes Finn and Jesse to her secret lookout point, Finn soon finds himself swept up in an unforgettable adventure. But can he find hope too? Your support helps this book give back: Increasing awareness, creating change and donating back to the cause Commissioned by BRITA, to raise funds for their partner WDC (Whale and Dolphin Conservation) the leading charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins, who will receive a share of the profits. AGES: 5 to 9 AUTHOR: Dougie Poynter is a musician, songwriter, designer and the co-author, with McFly bandmate Tom Fletcher, of The Dinosaur That Pooped series which has sold more than a million copies, as well as having penned his own books, Plastic Sucks and Dinosaurs Rock. He is passionate about the natural world, a keen conservationist and was instrumental in the campaign to ban microplastics in the UK. Amberin Huq studied illustration at University College Falmouth. She loves to create atmospheric illustrations in adventure stories. Her clients include Bloomsbury, Hodder Education and Highlights Magazine.

Paperback. Condition: New. Far out to sea and deep below the whispering waves lives a merman called Nen. Nen spends his days exploring his underwater kingdom, but something is missing: his heart is empty. So, Nen ventures to the forbidden world above and it is here that he meets Ernest, a lonely fisherman. But can two people from different worlds be together and what will happen when a terrifying storm gathers? A lyrical, beautiful celebration of love, acceptance and faith, with a gentle message about how we treat our oceans, and each other.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Ipek Konak (illustrator). A tongue twisting, read-aloud debut from author Alice Corrie, who has worked as a children's book editor specialising in picture books for almost twenty years. With dynamic and playful illustrations from Turkish artist Ipek Konak, the funny storyof Fifi the Flamenco loving flamingo is a celebration of fabulousness and pure camp, as well as the vibrance of hispanic and latino culture.When Fifi tries to dance in front of the other flamingos, her flappy, flippy-floppy legs fail and they all fall about laughing at her. As she sets off on her quest to find her calling, she discovers the Flamenco Fiesta. The crowds all love Fifi's unique style of dancing and she becomes a fabulous, fantastic fashionable 'Flamenco Flamingo'!

Paperback. Condition: New. An accessible, warm-hearted story, written by an adoptive parent, centred around two young bears who find themselves out in the cold, alone, and begin their journey to being adopted into a forever family. The story acknowledges the mix of emotions children being adopted can feel - the fear and worry, as well as the joy of experiencing love and kindness from their new carers. With appealing animal characters and beautiful illustrations, The Blanket Bears offers an honest yet gentle account of the complete adoption journey for children starting or trying to understand the process. It's also a great introduction to young children more widely about how the process of adoption works and how some families come to be together. In order the strike the right balance of accuracy and sensitivity for young readers, the author consulted and collaborated with professionals and psycholigists as well as drawing on the lived experiences of his children. Many children's books about adoption focus purely on adapting into the new family but this has a more holistic and realistic focus, all from a child's perspective. This book is perfect for primary schools in early years and key stage 1 to help children empathise with their adopted peers. Social workers, foster carers and adoptive families with younger children often use The Blanket Bears as a soft and sensitive warm up to life story work as it helps adopted children feel less alone and process their own adoption story through their shared experiences with the bears in the story. Endorsed by Adoption UK, recommended by clinical psychologists.

Paperback. Condition: New. A joyful book that shows children how their wonderful features, traits and heritage can be lovingly passed down from biological and chosen family members. As a young girl explores the idea of her family tree, she notices all the beautiful physical features she has inherited from her black and south Asian family lines. Not only that, she realises how their love and nurture bring our shared interests, passions and personality traits. From Nanny's nose for a good recipe, to Grandpa's melanin skin, a sense of belonging and pride rings through in the most pure and joyful way.

Paperback. Condition: New. A rebellious collection of visual artists who all broke the mould in exciting and inspiring ways. This book encourages readers of all ages to rise up and express themselves freely, making art in any way they choose. Creating art is really important for children today, especially growing up in a world filled with technology. Art gives them a unique way to express themselves, solve problems, and think in new ways. It also builds self-esteem and balances mental health. This inclusive collection of artists from across the world and throughout history will inspire a variety of readers. AGES: 5 to 7.

Paperback. Condition: New. Sparking creativity for all, this book invites readers to draw, write, and talk about the "what-ifs" and "how-comes." It's a storytelling revolution that turns reluctant readers into eager explorers and pushes young book lovers to create memorable stories of their own. This unusual rhyming journey through a world of dynamic story starters, was created in collaboration with twelve illustrators, to excite and engage everyone from avid book lovers, to the most reluctant readers. Children at home will ask for the book again and again, reliving their adventure across every contrasting page. In school environments this book is used by teachers in Key stages 1 and 2 to engage reluctant readers and writers, inspiring them to write creatively and map stories using the fun and disruptive content. Other more able writers in school extend their stories into fully illustrated poems. This book is a great tool for anyone who wants to reignite the imaginative wonder in the mind of their child/student.

Paperback. Condition: New. As our family search for the splishy-splashy mermaid, their quest takes them deeper and deeper into the ocean, whilst they discover many creatures along the way that all have a magic of their own. There is a hidden mermaid across every spread of this book, for children to find and follow. It encourages interest in endangered wildlife and includes a diverse central family. AGES: 3 to 5.

Paperback. Condition: New. As our family search for the fabulous fluttery fairy, their quest takes them to many new areas of the countryside; while they discover many creatures along the way that all have a magic of their own. This is the third in a series that uses mythical creatures to bring to light issues with endangered animals and wildlife. It also includes a diverse central family - including a disabled character. AGES: 3 to 5.

Paperback. Condition: New. James Brown (illustrator). An exhilarating adventure from renowned picture book author, Karl Newson, that sparks a lifelong love for books. Characters from different stories collide to celebrate our rich tapestry of children's literature. As pages wildly come to life, this 'riotous read' not only entertains but also shows the magic of storytelling and the importance of keeping the joy of reading alive. With every turn of the page, it's a celebration of the limitless worlds within books, encouraging young minds to become active participants in their everyday reading adventures.

Paperback. Condition: New. We've hunted for bears, elves and eggs. now we're hunting for everyone's favourite - unicorns! But readers will not only enjoy looking for the hiding unicorn in the pages, they'll also learn about our world's endangered wildlife along the way.

Paperback. Condition: New. Miss Clark has an exciting project for the class to work on - exploring their family trees!But when each child is asked to point to the place their parents come from on a map, Georgie doesn't know which parent to choose - her dad is from Africa but her mum is from the UK. Where does she fit in?Georgie dreads having to draw her family tree as homework but once she starts working on it, with the help of her parents she realises how special it is that the branches stretch so far and wide! And as the class all share their own family trees, the children begin to explore and celebrate each others' heritage, and realise that all of their roots dig down into the same rich earth - so they're not that different after all. A wonderfully life affirming picture book that celebrates diversity in all its forms.

Paperback. Condition: New. When Dylan and his family move to a new house, he notices something different: THIS house has a GHOST! Sadly, no-one else can accept their spooky housemate, so the family soon evict the ghost. While everyone else enjoys the fright-free days, the house feels sad and empty to Dylan. Can he help his family fix their mistake?

Paperback. Condition: New. When Jack meets new neighbour, Enzo, from South Africa, they soon discover they love pizza, drones and also have a passion for using technology in birdwatching! As the time comes for their favourite swallows to migrate, Jack discovers then Enzo has to return home. How will they continue their friendship from other sides of the world? AGES: 4 to 7 AUTHOR: Helen has worked in children's publishing for over 25 years including HarperCollins, Simon and Schuster and Oxford University Press. She has wide-ranging experience of commissioning and editing picture books and young fiction and has worked with such inspirational authors and illustrators as Lauren Child, David Roberts, Tom Moorhouse and Catherine Rayner. She now works as a freelance editor and writer, alongside her series for Oxford Children's Books.

Paperback. Condition: New. Jess Rose (illustrator). A spellbinding rhyming story that brings to life the precious moments between a mother and daughter, with a sprinkle of magic and a supernatural twist.The magical moments between a mother and her daughter are some of the most treasured memories to make. But what if your mummy happens to be a witch?This wonderfully witchy story is a cauldron of utterly charming ingredients told through the eyes of a little witchling. From dandelion ice-scream to pumpkin perfume and cauldron baths, and best of all a mummy who can wake up the sun and make the stars shine.PRAISE"Adorable storytelling, beautiful illustrations. An instant 'Moon Lane Classic'." - Tamara Macfarlane, Founder of the multi-award winning Moon Lane bookshops in London and Kent "A beautiful celebration of nature, magic moments and mums that do things differently." - Through The Wardrobe bookshop.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Davide Ortu (illustrator). Every Christmas Eve, a lonely woodcutter named Kai carves statues for anyone who might pass by. But one magical night his loneliness is soothed by a visit from the snow prince. Feared by many, Kai sees hope in the prince's eyes, but as the prince freezes once more, imprisoned in his ice-palace, can Kai break the curse?

Paperback. Condition: New. Micheala Dias-Hayes (illustrator). As Amrita gets ready for her sister's wedding with Mum, she learns that her beautiful brown skin can shine in any colour she loves - especially in her favourite sunflower-yellow lehenga. At the celebrations, she spots her best friend, Kiki, who is also dancing in rainbow-bright colours! The two friends make a special promise to be 'Sunflower Sisters', spreading joy and showing that beauty comes in all different shades. Focusing on their experiences within their respective South Asian and Nigerian communities, particularly during wedding celebrations, the story addresses colorism, while celebrating the girls' dark brown skin (with their mothers playing crucial roles in empowering and protecting them). Through their journey, the girls grow into confident young women who embrace their skin colour and inspire others to do the same, symbolically compared to proud, radiant sunflowers.

Paperback. Condition: New. While Cinder dreams of a girl with eyes the colour of the sea, Princess Ella longs for something she cannot yet imagine. When the two girls meet, their hearts are filled with joy, but what will happen when the clock strikes midnight? With one family being a source of encouragement, the other determined to crush all attempts at happiness, the odds are firmly stacked against our heroes. Yet with the power of love and strength, hope prevails. The result is a richly purposeful and inspirational, tale where girl meets girl and love faces adversity. Will Cinder and Ella find their happily ever after? PRAISE "A gorgeous retelling of everyone's favourite fairy tale. It's a delight to see that we all deserve a happily ever after." - Jodie Lancet-Grant, author of 'Pirate Mums' and 'The Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures' "An uplifting, hopeful and inspiring LGBT fairy tale, celebrating feminism, strength and love." - James Mayhew, Children's Author and Illustrator.

Paperback. Condition: New. Helen Panayi (illustrator). As a prince's endless greed leads to a frozen curse from a beautiful witch, he embarks on a quest to make things right. In his darkest hour, the hope of a magical star and the kindness of others, shows the prince that the greatest gift of all is not found in material things, but in the joy of sharing and the warmth of friendship. From the author of 'Santa's Wish' and 'Where Bjorn Belongs' this latest Christmas story not only inspires sharing and selflessness in the festive season, it also invites readers to think about how they can make their own stories by blending well-known tales.

Paperback. Condition: New. Rory loves his dad, but he also really likes his step-dad, Tony. He has weekends with Dad in the park and makes imaginary dens with Tony, so when Father's Day comes, who should he make his card for at school?Spotting his frustration, Tony spends his 'rainy-day pennies' to take Rory somewhere new - an ART GALLERY, full of wonders.As they pause to reflect in a huge room of rectangles, Rory sees his conflicting feelings glistening back at him in many powerful colours. Afterwards, a 'chance' encounter with Dad, under a red sky, helps Rory realise that he doesn't have to feel torn at all.PRAISE ".one of the most realistic and honest portrayals. of the conflicting emotions experienced by children who have parents and stepparents. Perfect for children in KS1 and brilliant for children to be able to see their own and others' realities reflected." - The Literacy Tree.

Paperback. Condition: New. Sian Bowman (illustrator). Scenarios like the first day of term, outdoor learning, and the school play can affect children in different ways, but Dexter has a way of naturally helping all the diverse children he meets, making them feel calm and happy.PRAISE"A warm tale with stunning illustrations. I wish there had been a dog like Dexter at my school. So charming." - Elle McNicoll, multi-award winning author of 'A Kind of Spark'"A beautiful book that helps discuss neurodiversity - sometimes all we need is a little understanding and a helping paw." - Louise Gooding, author of 'Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity'.

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Paperback. Condition: New. COLOUR ME! A joyful book of colour mixing that empowers children and shows them that brown skin is beautiful. I wrote this book after mixing colours with my son - when he mixed all the paints together, he looked at me and said Yuk brown I hate brown! This made me question why. I then explained, It's not yuk - it's beautiful like you and me. Then I remembered doing the SAME thing when I was a little girl and it just made me think about how children see the colour brown as 'not nice' which then leads to negative feelings about themselves and their skin colour. AGES: 3 to 5 AUTHOR: Michaela Dias-Hayes lives in Leicester with her son Larson, and they both love to draw and paint! Michaela has been creative ever since her parents bought her pens and colouring books at a very young age. She studied Fashion and Textiles at Leicester's De Montfort University, and has gone on to design for clients such as Next and Morrisons. She loves to design quirky characters using wax crayons and watercolours, with lots of computer magic involved.

Paperback. Condition: New. Jessica Knight (illustrator). For children, this book helps readers express their emotions, and to recognise there'll be happy days and sad days, but that love endures. For adults, this book delivers much more - Inspired by author's journey in therapy with his adopted chlildren, this sensitive story centres around the pressure children can feel to be 'perfect' and explores 'toxic positivity' that may arise from well-meaning parents who instantly try to 'fix' everything. As parents, we often forget to take the time to really listen, but this book helps to create a safe space where children can vocalise their worries, bringing families closer together, in readiness for life's tougher moments.

Paperback. Condition: New. Abbie's True Colours is an inspiring narrative non-fiction book about the true meaning of pride, based on 12-year-old Abbie Jane, who wanted to create positive change in her community, in the face of bullying. You only see joyful and beautiful rainbows when you look up, so Abbie (now 15) started giving out free rainbow beads for shoelaces, so, like here, victims of bullying (who would often be looking down) could see the rainbows and know that they weren't alone. Her idea caught on and now, The Rainbow Shoelace Project has become a global movement!

Paperback. Condition: New. Some stories start with quiet nights that wouldn't stir a mouse, but not THIS story, no, this story starts at Harmony House, whose residents would always disagree over whose music was best. Rather than talk to one another, the only way to make themselves heard, was to play LOUDER! Passers-by would cover their ears, shaking their heads at the racket that spilling out into the street. Complaints start pouring in and if the awful noise should continue, the residents would soon be forced to leave. As the musicians try their best to come together, an unexpected source of inspiration helps to unify them and show the power and joy that comes from working in true harmony.