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Cristina Cabrejas Artola has been heavily involved in raising the profile of the Arab world ever since she moved to Dubai. This book is an example of her determination to make the King's Parade in Dubai, an event based on global peace, a dream come true. This unique event mirrors the streets of Spain on 5th January, welcoming the kings and their lavish entourage arriving from the far and distant desert.
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It was very difficult to know why my mum kept doing the same thing at first and asking me to repeat the same thing over and over again. But I don't mind now, I understand she forgets everything. I write it down on a piece of paper to remind her.
I follow her around the house and collect things she puts down; she won't remember where she left them. Some days are hard and I cry but other days it's like playing hide and seek with mum's hand bag.
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Do you ever find yourself speaking or thinking unkindly about something, someone, or even yourself? Well, let me tell you, you are not alone. You can blossom into a kinder and a more conscious version of yourself if you practice frequent acts of kindness. Grandpa Hadid will take you through his one-week escapade with his four grandchildren Nayyirah, Adam, Milly, and Ty, who cultivated his senses towards the real meaning of kindness, tolerance, compassion,...
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Meet Agnes Baden-Powell, the clever girl who grew up to be the talented and energetic first president of the Girl Guides! Learn about her family, early life, skills and talents in this book, for children aged six and up.
Agnes was an unconventional Victorian woman who loved sports and nature. She promoted outdoor education and activities for girls and young women long before it was fashionable. Agnes worked tirelessly to establish Girl Guiding and...
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More Than All the Pastries in Paris, a keepsake bedtime story for all ages to remember, began as a game with her three children. Stacey Dixon Phelan wants to provide families an opportunity to play this game and create their own collection to cherish for years to come.
With whimsical and vibrant illustrations, More Than All the Pastries in Paris will stimulate any child. Alliteration is used to make the sayings catchy and fun for children to repeat...
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Poems from the Volcano was written in a challenging and painful time in my life. Originally, I had bought a normal diary from WHSmiths with the thought that I would write my daily diary. I was rather overweight though. I had done a Prevention of Type II Diabetes Programme remotely using Microsoft Teams and because of this programme I was losing weight.
From February 2022 I had also decided not to take any medication to treat my Bipolar Disorder....
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Explore the world with Baby Max as he discovers technology. Technology can often be a magical thing for children (and adults) to understand, so learning about them very simply is critical for children to make sense of their actual world.
'Max Explores It All' is a series of books exploring some of the less covered areas for very young children such as technology; modern transport and the weather.
Enjoy learning along with Max, and in the future...
11) Sunset Dreams
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Zeina is the author of Sunset Dreams. As a young dreamer, she formed a bridge between the memories of childhood and the ambitions of the future. Her poems celebrate the values of openness, empathy, kindness and uniqueness of every single one of us! They provide motivation, strength and inspiration for the young readers.
12) Mirror
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For younger children, the book Mirror captures the beautiful, magical moment that is the discovery of self, self in all its splendid wonder.
For the older child, Mirror promotes the ever-elusive but all-important self-acceptance, the kind that leads to genuine self-esteem.
And for parents, Mirror reflects the love for their child, a love that is pure and unconditional.
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Peter had a happy, settled life at home with his mum, and at school with his best friend, Tom. They had known each other a long time and were inseparable. This, however, was about to change when he, by accident, spotted his mum and headteacher together, holding hands! Although he wanted his mum to be happy, Peter couldn't accept this. He and Tom decided that they should do something to return life to how it was before. Nobody would want their headteacher...
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Let me be a cloud That don't stop for anyone That marches through the storms And rainy days That wonder the horizons Quenching the thrust of the green fields Reviving the souls of the empty hearts Bringing forth rainbows and butterflies Let me be a cloud Maybe then I will be Free at last
15) Inventing Andy
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Have you heard of Mickey Mouse, Snoopy, Snugglepot and Cuddlepie, Donald Duck, Bugs Bunny, Big Bird, or the Minions? I have observed children who have the natural ability to draw marvellous, interesting, and captivating cartoon characters like these. However, this book is designed for children who look at a blank page and don't know how to start. Those children are the ones who inspired this book. Children do not need to have art talent to invent...
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Enjoy the conversation between Lotus Ann and her momma when the question, "What is God?" is asked. Lotus Ann's momma answers the question with just two words, leading to more questions. The conversation unfolds in a way that the topic of God has never been told.
Momma, What Is God? is a charming way to introduce the magic of believing to little humans that teaches freedom to choose, self-exploration and respect for others. A valued addition to all...
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Being the family member who's a first responder, whether it be in law enforcement, fire, EMS, or military, can be a very proud aspect in anyone's life, but it can come with the downside of that person being absent from most family activities and events while living in harm's way on duty. As a child experiencing this, it can become confusing. This book will show young children how much their family loves them even when they are not there. It also shows...
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Animaltastic! is an alphabetical, alliteration adventure. This unique book will develop your child's vocabulary through its use of Latin names, informative descriptions and an in-depth glossary.
Take a look at some of the world's most intriguing creatures from the well-known to the unusual.
Each page contains a colourful illustration with alliterative text, which captures the unique characteristics of each animal.
Children of all ages and parents...
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Over 4,000 years ago, Babylon introduced multiplication. Then, 1,500 years later, the Greeks unveiled geometry. And during the Islamic Golden Age, the world was graced with the advent of algebra.
The overarching goal of Easy X Times Tables is to highlight the profound influence of such mathematical breakthroughs on our world.
Our mission is to redefine how children perceive mathematics, emphasizing its ever-evolving nature and its deep-rooted impact...
20) Grandad's Shoes
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How many pairs of shoes does your grandad have?
My grandad had more shoes than there are days in the week. I'm not exactly sure why he needed so many pairs of shoes but he never went barefoot, always wore shoes and was ready for any adventure. Sometimes he would get his indoor shoes mixed up with his outdoor shoes or sometimes he would forget he had four pairs of sneakers, so he bought another pair. He liked to take all his shoes on outings, some...
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