In 1912, a well-known doctor and writer named Janusz Korczak designed an extraordinary orphanage for Jewish children in Warsaw, Poland. Believing that children were capable of governing themselves, he
My sister spent every spare moment copying other dogs and practising doggy tricks. When I realized what it was all for I was even more worried: My sister was preparing to take part in the Dog of the Y
Could you be Danny, or his dad, or even red-faced Mr Victor Hazell? Danny thinks his dad is the most marvellous and exciting father a boy could wish for.
Born in Dublin in 1845, Thomas John Barnardo was a workaholic Irishman whose non-stop efforts in the cause of children’s welfare landed him in an early grave at the age of sixty. However, in his own a
When their teacher announces Pet Week at school, the children are excited to show off their pets to their classmates! Who will be voted 'Top Pet' by the end of the week? Will it be the cute puppy, the
When their teacher announces Pet Week at school, the children are excited to show off their pets to their classmates! Who will be voted 'Top Pet' by the end of the week? Will it be the cute puppy, the
George Müller's life didn't have a promising start. By the age of sixteen, he had learned to lie, steal, drink and gamble and his future looked bleak - but God had other plans!After conversion, Müller
In this story, a very windy day makes it too tricky to do all the farm jobs. Josh thinks it's time to get out the kite!Reading Champion is a series of independent reading books for children to practis
Scamp is a playful dog. At the dog show, he tries all sorts of tricks ... but they don't go as planned!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their de
At the 1948 Olympics in London, members of the U.S. Women’s Track and Field team went down to defeat one by one. Any hope of winning rested on Alice Coachman. Thousands of spectators stayed late for t
Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2021I want to show you how you can be a champion in almost anything you put your mind to. Marcus Rashford MBE is famous worldwide for his skills both on and off the pitch - but before he was a Manchester United and England footballer, and long before he started his inspiring campaign to end child food poverty, he was just an ordinary kid from Wythenshawe, South Manchester. Now the nation's favourite footballer wants to show YOU how to achieve your dreams, in this positive and inspiring guide for life.Written with journalist Carl Anka, You Are a Champion is packed full of stories from Marcus's own life, brilliant advice and top-tips from performance psychologist Katie Warriner. It will show you how to be the very BEST that you can be. It shows kids how to:- Be comfortable with who you are - you can't be a champion until you're happy being you!- Dream big- Practise like a champion- Get out of your comfort zone and learn from your mistakes- Navigate adve
Documents the life of Craig Kielburger, a young Canadian who was so inspired by reading about child labor that he started his own charitable organization to help families be able to send their childre
When Daemron, the human champion of the Gods, betrayed the Immortals and sided with Chaos, he started what was to become a long and bloody war. The Gods sacrificed themselves to contain him, but Daemr
One of the best things you can do for yourself is imagine a world where you can reach your full potential. The more you picture that, the easier it becomes to make that dream happen. The Marcus Rashford You Are a Champion Action Planner is an interactive guide that will show you how to become a champion in anything you put your mind to!Marcus has inspired millions of children around the world in his empowering and bestselling guide for life, You Are a Champion - now, he's created a fun and engaging action planner packed with positive activities, brilliant advice and inspiring challenges that will help you reach your full potential.Marcus has once again teamed up with performance psychologist Katie Warriner and journalist Carl Anka, his collaborators on the award-winning book You Are a Champion, to help you achieve your dreams. Praise for the number one bestselling You Are a Champion, from parents on social media:'Perfect way to get your kids reading - get them a book by their hero!''My
A guide to eleven children’s art workshops by one of the world’s most innovative facilitators and best-selling bookmakers. Workshops are designed to spark children’s imaginations, champion group bond
Impoverished young Americans had no greater champion during the Depression than Eleanor Roosevelt. As First Lady, Mrs. Roosevelt used her newspaper columns and radio broadcasts to crusade for expanded
Understanding Storytelling Among African American Children: A Journey From Africa to America reports research on narrative production among African American children for the purpose of extending previ
Imelda Fowler, age 53, is the mother of two and a grandmother of three children. She is also a National and State Power Lifting champion (97 lbs. class), holding several records in the United States.
