Rashmi Sirdeshpande

Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers. Hari Kumar is BACK. 10 years old, 75% Indian, 25% French and 100% going to be a SUPERSTAR. It’s Sports Day, AKA the literal WORST day of the whole entire year (according to Hari)! Leonardo House have NEVER won Sports Day, and this year Hari is determined to win the SHINY new trophy and beat his NEMESIS, Martin. Nani’s next-level fitness bootcamp has him doing some SERIOUS training, even burpees! Can Hari help lead his house to victory, and show Lily that he’d do ANYTHING for his friends? Packed full of friendship, doodles and draaaaama, this series is perfect for fans of TOM GATES and LOKI!

Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team. When people ask her where she is from, this little girl says she has a foot in two worlds: one in India, the country of her heritage, and one in the land her parents came to on a plane. But she is so much more than that – she is the memories, the music, the tastes, sights and sounds of both of those worlds, she is their shared history, and the people who fought for their freedom . . . but most of all, she is proud to be herself. A poetic story about a little girl with Indian heritage who discovers all of the amazing things that make her who she is.

Meet Uma - Uma the amazing, the adventurous, the seriously awesome superhero!Together with her Nani, and Chip, her unicorn side-kick, she goes on rescue missions, standing up for what is right and generally spreading happiness in Sparkleopolis, the super-sparkly, colourful city where she lives. Until one day the colour and sparkle start seeping out of Sparkleopolis. This must be a job for Uma!A brilliant feel-good tale celebrating accessibility, teamwork and kindness

Across the six episodes on BBC One and BBC iPlayer we will meet a range of spectacular dinosaur species in an array of prehistoric landscapes.These include a Spinosaurus - the largest carnivorous dinosaur to ever walk the earth - roaming the rivers of ancient Morocco; a youthful Triceratops battling a ravenous T. rex in North America; and a lonely giant Lusotitan risking it all for a love in Portugal.

Discover that we are so much more than where we are from in this beautiful, poetic celebration of children with shared heritage, from a Diverse Book Award-winning team. When people ask her where she is from, this little girl says she has a foot in two worlds: one in India, the country of her heritage, and one in the land her parents came to on a plane. But she is so much more than that – she is the memories, the music, the tastes, sights and sounds of both of those worlds, she is their shared history, and the people who fought for their freedom . . . but most of all, she is proud to be herself. A poetic story about a little girl with Indian heritage who discovers all of the amazing things that make her who she is.

Welcome to Asia! Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendour, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopaedia. Dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. Amazing Asia celebrates the five geographic regions – East, West, North and Central, South and South East.Each regional section includes:Highly illustrated regional map: Understand the geography and get to know the region's countries and fascinating facts about each of them.Historical timeline and history spotlight: Time-travel back to explore Asia's magnificent empires and dynasties, rulers, leaders, protests and conflicts.People and culture: Learn about the important regional foods, ways of life, industry, arts and crafts, music and dance.Wildlife and landscapes: Explore breathtaking vistas, animal and plant life, such as the Bengal tiger, banyan trees, the Chocolate Hills, and the Mekong river.Spectacular sights: Discover an awe-inspiring panorama with stunning, intricate details, such as Mount Fuji, Petra and the ancient city of Samarkand.Change makers and superstars: Meet the region's most inspiring people from every area of life – e.g., Hayao Miyazaki, Professor Maryam Mirzakhani, Sachin Tendulkar, and Yip Pin Xiu.Today, tomorrow: Wander across the region in the present day and take a glimpse at what its incredibly exciting future might look like.Amazing Asia brings readers right up to date, exploring everything from the origin of Asian migration, to pockets of its culture all over the planet. Find out about Asia's reach across the globe with K-pop, martial arts, street food, sport, Bollywood, gaming and spirituality, as well as the rise in business and technology.Celebratory and all-encompassing, this is the go-to illustrated children's reference on Asia. From the Singing Dunes of Mongolia and the towering peaks of the Himalayas to mega-cities and superpowers, this is a breathtaking, thought-provoking and inspiring read for the whole family.

Welcome to Asia Discover the incredible history and diversity of Asia in all its splendor, with this stunningly illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia. We dive deep into this vast and epic continent, looking at its incredible past, its fascinating present, and its exciting future. Amazing Asia celebrates the five geographic regions--East, West, North and Central, South and South East. *A Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature (CSMCL) Best Multicultural Book of 2024* Each regional section includes: Highly illustrated regional map: Understand the geography and get to know the region's countries and fascinating facts about each of them.Historical timeline and history spotlight: Time-travel back to explore Asia's magnificent empires and dynasties, rulers, leaders, protests, and conflicts.People and culture: Learn about the important regional foods, ways of life, industry, arts and crafts, music and dance.Wildlife and landscapes: Explore breathtaking vistas, animal and plant life, such as the Bengal tiger, Banyan trees, the Chocolate Hills, and the Mekong river.Spectacular sights: Discover an awe-inspiring panorama with stunning, intricate details, such as Mount Fuji, Petra, and the ancient city of Samarkand.Change makers and superstars: Meet the region's most inspiring people from every area of life--e.g., Hayao Miyazaki, Professor Maryam Mirzakhani, Sachin Tendulkar, and Yip Pin Xiu.Today, tomorrow: Wander across the region in the present day, and take a glimpse at what its incredibly exciting future might look like.Amazing Asia brings readers bang up to date, exploring everything from the origin of Asian migration, to pockets of Asian culture all over the planet. Find out about Asia's cultural reach across the globe, with K-pop, martial arts, street food, sport, Bollywood, gaming, and spirituality, as well as the rise in business and technology. Celebratory, and all-encompassing, this is the go-to illustrated children's reference on Asia. From the Singing Dunes of Mongolia and the towering peaks of the Himalayas - to the rise of tech, artificial intelligence, mega-cities, and superpowers, this is a breathtaking, thought-provoking, and inspiring read for the whole family.

What's the big deal about sharing a pencil, a few crayons, and maybe some paint with your favorite dinosaur? Before you know it, Dippy'll be on her way to becoming the hottest new artist around--a real global sensation

Discover that bereavement can be a beginning, not an ending, in this beautiful story of one boy's grief when he loses his beloved grandfather. Dadaji loves to teach others to paint, especially his grandson. But after Dadaji passes away, the boy can’t bear to use the favourite paintbrush his grandfather left for him. When a little girl knocks on the door, the boy discovers how many lives Dadaji touched with his art, and finds a way to continue his legacy. The perfect book for children suffering a bereavement, with an uplifting and heartfelt focus on continuing a legacy for those who aren't around any more. Winner of the Diverse Book Award for Best Picture Book 2023 A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year book and longlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration!

We've Got This! Six Steps to Build your Empathy Superpower, written by Rashmi Sirdeshpande in partnership with EmpathyLab, is the essential empathy handbook for young readers. In just SIX simple steps readers will be taught how to harness empathy as theirhuman SUPERPOWER, and discover how using this power can change their lives and the world around them for the better. The emotional well-being of children is just as important as their physical health but it’s not something that all children are taught about or are offered support for. Harnessing empathy and growing their emotional intelligence allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with life's ups and downs as well as understand and experience other people's emotions, feelings and points of view. This essential handbook, created in collaboration with EmpathyLab, the UK's leading empathy research organisation, includes: Digestible steps that teach children about empathy in a fun and exciting way Case studies that children can relate to and learn from Empathy exercises and activities to improve understanding of empathy Quotes, advice and support from renowned authors We've Got This! Six Steps to Build your Empathy Superpower unites contributions from world-famous authors, including a foreword from Sir Michael Morpurgo, and inspirational quotes about empathy from authors including Cressida Cowell, Joseph Coelho, Nadia Shireen, Malorie Blackman, Jaqueline Wilson, Sue Cheung, Jen Carney, Manon Steffan Ros, Ben Davis, Patrice Lawrence, Abigail Balfe, Dom Conlon and SF Said. Empathy is our human SUPERPOWER! We've Got This! Six Steps to Build your Empathy Superpower, gives children the tools, confidence and knowledge to harness this very special power.

We've Got This Six Steps to Build your Empathy Superpower, written by Rashmi Sirdeshpande in partnership with EmpathyLab, is the essential empathy handbook for young readers. In just SIX simple steps readers will be taught how to harness empathy as theirhuman SUPERPOWER, and discover how using this power can change their lives and the world around them for the better. The emotional well-being of children is just as important as their physical health but it's not something that all children are taught about or are offered support for. Harnessing empathy and growing their emotional intelligence allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with life's ups and downs as well as understand and experience other people's emotions, feelings, and points of view. This essential handbook, created in collaboration with EmpathyLab, the UK's leading empathy research organization, includes: Digestible steps that teach children about empathy in a fun and exciting way Case studies that children can relate to and learn from Empathy exercises and activities to improve understanding of empathy Quotes, advice, and support from renowned authors We've Got This Six Steps to Build your Empathy Superpower unites contributions from world-famous authors, including a foreword from Sir Michael Morpurgo, and inspirational quotes about empathy from authors including Cressida Cowell, Joseph Coelho, Nadia Shireen, Malorie Blackman, Jaqueline Wilson, Sue Cheung, Jen Carney, Manon Steffan Ros, Ben Davis, Patrice Lawrence, Abigail Balfe, Dom Conlon, and SF Said. Empathy is our human SUPERPOWER We've Got This Six Steps to Build your Empathy Superpower gives children the tools, confidence, and knowledge to harness this very special power.

Ratkiriemukas tarina kuvataiteesta ja luovuuden voimasta. Älä koskaan anna diplodocuksen kokeilla piirtämistä! Et arvaakaan, mitä kaikkea siitä voi seurata. Yhtenä päivänä diplodocus leikkii väriliiduilla – ja seuraavana päivänä se onkin maailman tunnetuin taidemaalari! Pian kaikki haluavat maalata, eikä maalitehdas ehdi tuottaa tarpeeksi maalia! Miten tästä selvitään?

Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational reading series about real-life heroes. This pack contains six copies of each of the following three books:Keeping Bees; Hospital Heroes; Search and Rescue Pilot.

Follow Shaku and the hospital team as they perform an operation on Noah. Find out about the tasks that surgeons and hospital teams do every day! Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational reading series about real-life heroes.

Starting in the imagination and ending on our bookshelves, we explore the process of writing a book with Sofia the author! Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational reading series about real-life heroes.

Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational reading series about real-life heroes. This pack contains six copies of each of the following three books:Sofia the Author; Underwater Detective; Alex the Food Expert.

From the creators of Never Show a T-Rex a Book - WINNER OF THE QUEEN'S KNICKERS AWARDA laugh-out-loud 'what if . . .?' adventure... What would happen if you showed a diplodocus how to draw? One day she'd be messing around with crayons and paint - and the next she'd be a global art sensation!Full of fun - get drawing with Dippy!