New Releases by Smriti Prasadam-halls

You are unending sunshine. You are dazzlingly whole. This joyful, uplifting picture book about home and heritage celebrates multiracial children and the unique family stories that shape us all. You are your mother''s bright eyes and her joyful wide grin, Your father''s big heart and his kindness within. You''re not quarter . . . or half . . . a mathematical sum . . . You''re entirely yourself and second to none. From #1 bestselling author Smriti Halls and star illustrator Chaaya Prabhat, this treasure of a book invites you to celebrate your own family''s story. Inspired by the author''s own experience of raising her children to embrace both their British and Indian heritage, this gorgeous and heartwarming book explores what makes us who we are.

This charmingly funny board book celebrates a family’s unconditional love for their slurpy, burpy, boisterous new baby. Baby’s eyes are not brighter than the sun. And she isn’t as light as a feather—she weighs a ton! Less princess than clown, with a voice a little more screechy than angelic, this baby may keep their family up at night, but no one could love baby more. With lyrical humor, Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Eve Coy reflect the routine chaos a new baby brings, showing that even the noisiest, smelliest, and messiest of babies poses no challenge to the bonds of affection that smitten families—older siblings included!—have with their gorgeous babies.

From the creators of Rain Before Rainbows comes a beautiful book that lights a path for all those who dare to dream of peace. Peace on earth . . . Let friends be found! Let laughter ring, let joy abound. What does peace look like? It can begin with a smile or a wave; it can be found in nature, in friendships, and in shared adventures. But when dark clouds and harsh words appear, it takes brave hearts and kind hands to restore love, friendship, and joy. Smriti Prasdam-Halls and David Litchfield bring us a warm, heartfelt, and strikingly illustrated story about choosing to be a peacemaker, even during difficult times, and the jubilance that peace ushers in.

Smriti Halls presents this heartwarming tale that teaches us that home is always in your heart. What does home mean to you? Home is where you''re known, understood and where you can truly be yourself. But is home a place, or is it a feeling? Following Bear''s journey far from home and back again, you will see that home is not one place, it''s the people who love you. And most importantly, you can hold it with you wherever you go.

In a rhyming board book for the very young, each animal has a color to show off--but watch out for the surprise pop-up at the end! From a duck with soft brown feathers to a donkey with strong white teeth, from a macaw with purple feathers to a fish with yellow fins, each animal on these cheery pages is happy to point out its special color. But what happens when Spider Jack pops up at the end to show off his long black legs? The rhythmic, singsong text combined with crisp, simple illustrations will have toddlers giggling along as they learn their colors.

For the very young, each animal character in this rhyming board book names a number from one to ten--but watch out for the pop-up surprise at the end! Whether it''s an elephant''s two tusks, a lion''s four paws, a koala''s five claws, or a goose''s ten feathers, each animal on these cheery pages has something to count. But what about Crocodile Claire, popping up at the end? Who dares to count her teeth? The rhythmic, singsong text combined with sweet, simple illustrations will have toddlers laughing along while learning numbers from one to ten.

In this follow up to I’m Sticking with You, Bear and Squirrel are back, and they’re perfectly in tune. They make merry music, they sing the same song—it’s all going great, until Chicken comes along. Chicken knows she could add something to Bear and Squirrel’s band of two, but the duo is certain that three is a crowd! Fed up, Chicken leaves—and lands herself in hot water. Will Bear and Squirrel come to the rescue?

Japanese edition of [Let''s Stick Together] by Smriti Halls. A joyful, humorous rhyming tale about how friends lift each other up, from the creators of the internationally bestselling [I''m Sticking With You].

A delightful picture book about the power of hugs, from the mega-bestselling creators of I Love You Night and Day, You Make Me Happy and I''ll Never Let You Go. Have you ever wondered who gives the very BEST hug? The kind that''s warm and cozy and snug? Extra squeezy, but never too tight, the kind that fits you COMPLETELY right? From bear hugs to koala cuddles, hippo huddles to walrus wiggles, penguin pecks to porcupine prickles, there are a LOT of hugs to choose from. But the perfect hug may not be far-in fact, it might be right where you are! Who gives the best hugs? Have you guessed? It''s the ones at home, who love you the best! Full of silly and snuggly animal cuddles, this irresistible story from the bestselling creators Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Alison Brown is perfect for sharing and reading aloud.

There was once a farm where all the animals were friends. Together they looked after the farm and each other. It wasn’t perfect and they didn’t always agree (animals almost never do). But the Geese have hatched a plan to leave the farm . . . will life be perfect for them now? A powerful modern-day fable for our times told with humor, warmth, and most importantly, hope. A story of building bridges, not barriers, respect, not resentment, and of finding friendship, not fear.

A commemorative picture book celebrating the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, ideal for sharing with readers aged 8+. Follow Her Majesty''s journey from a young princess growing up in wartime to an extraordinary leader - the longest-reigning British monarch in history. This very special illustrated book is the perfect way to share the Queen''s life story with younger readers - from her childhood and service during the Second World War to the magnificent coronation and even a daredevil stunt at the London Olympics. Climb aboard the royal yacht Britannia, meet the 15 prime ministers she counselled and remember her wisdom to the nation and the whole Commonwealth through her Christmas broadcasts. And that''s not all: during her seventy-year reign, Her Majesty truly witnessed it all - from colour television and Beatlemania to the birth of the internet. This commemorative book records not just the royal spectacles, but the entire Elizabethan age. From award-winning, bestselling author Smriti Prasadam-Halls, with beautiful illustrations from Josie Shenoy and Kim Geyer, this is a stunning tribute to the remarkable legacy of a much-loved queen. With a shimmering gold foil cover and plenty of quotes from the Queen herself, you''ll treasure the book for years to come - in the reign of King Charles III.

Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational series of books which broadens children''s subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

Al and the Emergencies gives an insight into what a day in the life of an emergency call handler looks like. Al, the emergency call handler, gives important advice over the telephone and sends ambulances to people who need them. In this book, we follow Al to find out more about his job and how he helps to save lives. Al and the Emergencies is in Lime Book Band, Oxford Reading Level 11. Project X Hero Academy Non-fiction is an inspirational seriesof books which broadens children''s subject knowledge, while consolidating their phonics learning and improving their reading fluency.

The 2022 Kate Greenaway Award nominees tell children and adults that hope will triumph over fear and evil; family and friends, courage and kindness, will guide us and help us through difficult times.

Some are too scary, some are too smelly, some are too wiggly, and some are too giggly. Can Mabel find the perfect pet for her family? Not noisy or scary or covered in spikes. She’d choose something friendly that EVERYONE likes. Mabel’s family is letting her pick what kind of pet to get, and she is determined to find the very BEST one. “Any pet you like delivered to your door,” promises the sign. But what if the ants are too tiny, the hyenas too giggly, the owl too loud? What if the snake almost strangles Granddad and the skunk wants to spray the baby? None of the pets she tries out seems like the right fit. Readers will love following through several comical reveals until Mabel meets her furry match (not what you might guess!). Best-selling author Smriti Prasadam-Halls’s hilarious rhyming read-aloud and Rosalind Beardshaw’s charming illustrations will have kids laughing—and dreaming of their own quirky pets.

When it comes to love, it''s not only humans who like to plan a romantic proposal. Meet a penguin on the hunt for a pretty pebble to impress his partner, a flurry of flamingos turning a lake into a matchmaking dance floor and even pair of sweetly serenading gibbons! Travel from the deepest depths of the ocean to tropical rainforests and beyond, discovering the weird and wonderful wooing techniques of animals in love. This picture book is the perfect present to say I love you to a child.

For anyone going through a difficult passage, this uplifting, beautifully illustrated picture book is about finding optimism in the darkest of places. Rain before rainbows, clouds before sun, night before daybreak—a new day’s begun. In this heartfelt story about courage, change, and moving on, a girl and her companion fox travel together away from a sorrowful past, through challenging and stormy times, toward color and light and life. Along the way they find friends to guide and support them, and when the new day dawns, it is full of promise. With gorgeous, richly realized illustrations and immense hope at its heart, Rain Before Rainbows holds out a ray of sunshine for anyone looking for light.

The swallows must fly south for the winter, but this is Swoop''s first trip to a warmer climate and Mama Swallow knows just how dangerous the journey can be. From dodging buildings to soaring over mountains, Swoop is having so much fun flying when suddenly she finds herself separated from Mama Swallow. But there''s still a long way to go ... Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 5-6 Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from Geography and the topic area of global environments Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools ''These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.'' - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.

Fred is far too busy playing his game to pay attention to Mum''s boring story about Queen Aethelflaed. That is, until he realises she was a warrior queen! From building strong towns with impressive defenses to defeating powerful Viking forces, Queen Aethelflead led her troops to many spectacular victories. She inspired so many people, and even gives Fred a few tips for his game ... Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 6-7 Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from History and the topic area of Anglo Saxons and Vikings Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools ''These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.'' - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.