In this delightful myth telling how the Polynesian islands were formed, little Maui Topknot outwits his big brothers, catches the biggest fish in the ocean and earns the title Maui of the Thousand Tricks. Key stage 1 & 2. English, Reading, Geography, Culture. 5 to 11 year olds.

Information and maps accompany beautiful photographs of original artifacts. A resource for all ages. Particularly useful for students and teachers.

Features costumes and clothes from all over the world,  sucha s the garments decorated with tiny fragments of mirrors worn in India and Pakistan, and mola blouses from Panama, which are decorated by all sort of motifs including plants, animals, spaceships and Coke bottles. A resource for all ages. Particularly useful for students and teachers.

Mufaro's two daughters react in different ways to the King's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king disguises himself to learn the true nature of both the girls and chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be the queen. Key stage 2. English and Reading. 7 to 11 year olds.

Each book in this series explores an aspect of life that young readers will recognize. It explains how people around the world have needs and activities in common and how these can be similar in different parts of the world. English, Reading PSHE and  Geography. 5 to 7 year olds.

Each book in this series explores an aspect of life that young readers will recognize. It explains how people around the world have needs and activities in common and how these can be similar in different parts of the world.  English, Reading PSHE and  Geography. 5 to 7 year olds.

Why do people share food ? What kinds of wild food do people pick ? Which water plants can people eat ? Read this book and find out about the food people eat around the world. Key stage 1.  English, Reading, Geography, PSHE, Food and Diet.

What was transport like long ago ? What is a pack animal ? What does a tram move along on? Read this book and find out about the transport people use around the world. Key stage 1.   English, Reading PSHE and  Geography. 5 to 7 year olds.

The Path is a deeply felt tale that will transport and enchant children as it involves them in experiencing history. Wonderful drawings capture the immediacy of a child’s perspective in contemplating both themselves, the world of people, ideas and African cultures.  Key stage 2. English, Reading, History, PSHE, Citzenship, Geography. 7 to 11 year olds.

This ultimate bed-time tale for children who never want to go to sleep tells the story of Kieran - a young child whose wild imagination creates any number of excuses not to go to bed. Early years and Key stage 1. English and Reading. 0 to 7 year olds.

In spite of all Dad's efforts, Anna is in no hurry to go to school, and on the last page she tells him why. Early years and Key stage 1. 0 to 7 year olds.

Dan enjoys every minute of his fifth shared birthday, from making lists to clearing up with the magician. Early years and Key stage 1. 0 to 7 year olds.

In the time-honoured tradition, Dad tries to influence Omar to buy the toy that he, Dad, likes. Omar stands his ground. In this picture book, a persistent little character appears on each page, trying to influence Omar. Early years and Key stage 1. 0 to 7 year olds.

Abiola is growing up and achieving a sense of self.  Early years and Key stage 1. 0 to 7 year olds.

Troy and Nita are sent home early from school because of a hurricane warning. But instead of going straight home, they stop to visit a friend. So they get caught up in the storm and don't get back until well after dark. This exciting adventure vividly brings to life the effects of a hurricane on a small tropical island. A great cross-over title for the classroom for talking about weather and its devastating effect. Key stage. English, Reading, Geography. 7 to 11 year olds.

Danny and June are bored, so June dares Danny to go with her to wake Marty Monster. Over shark-infested seas they sail, climbing up the high mountain where the wolves lurk, past the jungles where the wildcats stalk, round the lake where the blubber blob bathes, to the cave of Marty Monster. Key stage 1. English, Reading. 5 to 7 year olds

Jessica is a beautiful mermaid who lives in the Caribbean sea. She is a traveller, a fighter against pollution and a real friend of the animals of the ocean. Key stage 1 & 2. English, Reading and Geography. 5 to 11 year olds.

Rich Mr Dry-Bone lives in a big house on top of a hill. Poor Anancy lives in a small house at the foot of the hill. They both want to marry Miss Louise, but she will only marry the man who can make her laugh. This book is based on characters from Jamaican and African folk tales.  Key stage 2. English, Reading and Geography. 7 to 11 year olds.

I want to be an orchestra! Zia tells her incredulous family one day. By the time she has convinced them all that she will succeed in her plan to be a one-girl band, Zia has already found a new aim in life. Key stage 1. English, Reading and Music.  5 to 7 year ods.

Mama plans a chicken dinner for Christmas Day, and she gives Jamela the job of fattening up their chicken. But seeing how happy Jamela is with her hen, she wonders just how she'll get it away from Jamela and into the pot. Smelling trouble, Jamela sets off the day before Christmas with the chicken in her arms and a trail of chaos follows - in the street, in the taxi, and even in Miss Style's hairdressing salon. However, as everyone agrees, you can't eat friends, and Christmas Day brings Jamela a delicious meal and the best present of all! Following the success of Jamela's Dress, this new Jamela book features the same delightful characters set in a South African township. Key stage 1. English and Reading. 5 to 7 year olds.