Places and People's Books

What is matzah and why is it important during Passover? Learn about how matzah is made and why it is a special symbol of freedom for Jewish families everywhere. Included: Recipes, educational materials for teachers and families. Children and parents will...

Uh oh! Siona's family needs her help!Siona is worried about her mum going back to work at her hair salon while a dangerous virus is on the loose, making so many people sick! Siona decides to do something to help her mum cut hair and stay safe at the same...

Chasing Butterflies in Sunlight" describes the joys and innocence of childhood experienced by Ronke, growing up in a beautiful, culturally and racially diverse world on a University campus in Nigeria. A Nigerian-American mother, Ronke, living in...

(Bilingual English-Turkish edition) Fatima is a young woman whose life seems beset by one disaster after another. Setting forth on a journey from her home in the West, she is shipwrecked and cast ashore alone near Alexandria, Egypt. Adopted by a local...

Join the hilariously charming adventures of Petunia Cupcake Fluffybottom-a magical little unicorn making her way in the big human world!*Mom's Choice Awards Gold Medal Winner!A Unicorn? In the Holiday Play?!Petunia and her fabulous unicorn aunt have just...

It's another beautiful day, and that means it's time to explore. Grab your hiking stick and head outside for a one-of-a-kind adventure right in your backyard!This sweet book will have youngsters clamoring to get out of the house and into the outdoors to...

A playful adventure where a young elephant gets to learn about different cultures and languages while exploring a zoo on the day of her birthday.Through captivating and colorful illustrations, children and young readers will have the opportunity to...

A story about a fish whose world gets thrown upside down when her family has to move to a new place. She soon has to learn a new language and make new friends. She discovers that being bilingual is not always easy, but on the day of her birthday she...

Welcome to Thailand!Rustle. Crunch. Rustle. Crunch. Something creeps by Jess’ window in a Thai hill tribe village. Whatever it is sounds close enough to touch. The wind blows. Pebbles scatter. A shadow slithers though the moonlight. What is this...

Ohau, Hawaii is a great place to visit! Walk the beach of Waikiki, swim in the ocean, see a movie on the beach! You can do it all. 'Hangin' Loose' is the style, so put yourself on Hawaiian time and have fun in the sun!This is a new kind of picture...

Everyone deserves to have their dreams come true, and there is really no reason why dreams can't come true. The trick is believing in yourself and believing in your dreams, each and every one of them. If you really believe in your dreams, and if you...

When Daisy dreamed of leaving home on an adventure, she never imagined ending up trapped in a tower, cut off from the world and invisible to others. The years pass slowly, leaving Daisy desperate to reclaim her old life, however dull.But her captor has...

Hanna knows all about hard work. For years she’s labored to complete her apprenticeship and become a pastry chef. Driven from her home once before, she’s willing to endure whatever it takes to keep her position in the palace kitchens of...

If Santa can bring one sack of toys down one chimney, how many sacks can he bring down ten chimneys?It’s with this simple idea that Willy’s big imagination gets him into trouble yet again. With so many more chimneys arriving the day before...

What do you do when you get your foot stuck in the rocks in the riverbed? Get your dog to help. This book is part of a culturally diverse library collection, offering a levelled reading runway to help boost literacy and encourage a love of reading...

When you go fishing you need to use the right bait. Haven't got any? Maybe someone will give you some!This book is part of a culturally diverse library collection, offering a levelled reading runway to help boost literacy and encourage a love of...

Girls can do anything, from building sand castles to running fast.This book is part of a culturally diverse library collection, offering a levelled reading runway to help boost literacy and encourage a love of reading.Your purchase of this book supports...

John travels to ask Santa a question. Will Santa accept his request?João la'o ba husu nia pedidu ida de'it ba Pai-Natál. Pai-Natál sei aseita nia pedidu ka lae?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available...

When flood water got into David´s family home, he and his family came to stay with us. Bainhira bee sa'e tama David sira-nia uma, nia ho nia família mai hela ho ami. Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make...

We saw dolphins, we had squid and we swam on the beach in Ataúru. We had so much fun. Ami haree tuñinu, ami han suntu no ami nani iha tasi Ataúru. Ami kontente loos! Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make...

Mauno wants to visit his grandparents in the mountains!Mauno hakarak atu vizita ninia avó sira iha foho!Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to all, equally.

Carl is having a hard day. He thinks of some ways to calm himself down so that he can tackle his problems. Carlos iha loron ida ne'ebé susar ba nia. Nia hanoin no buka dalan atu hakalma ninia an atu nia bele rezolve ninia problema sira. Your purchase...

Not 98. Not 99. Come harvest time, the proud Mr. Macaroni has 100 big, round, juicy watermelons. But tragedy strikes as he attempts to unload them. The forklift topples over and 99 watermelons go tumbling down the alarmingly steep sides of William Street...

,,Das stimmt", sagte Felix und lachte von Herzen, „ich liebe das Laufen, ich liebe das Scherzen! Ich bin froh und hab meinen eigenen Stil. Danke dir, Mama, das bedeutet mir viel!"Felix ist nicht wie andere Faultiere: er ist flink und läuft am liebsten...

The Stocking Filler is an EXPERT level StoryQuest adventure bookIt's the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature is stirring, not even a- "Naaaaaarrrrrgh!" Actually, it sounds like someone IS stirring. It's Santa. He's hurt his...

Learn all about Passover, the Jewish festival of freedom, in this fun, fact-filled, non-fiction guide for kids aged 4-10. Discover the history, traditions, and foods of the Jewish festival of Passover, and find out how it is celebrated today by...

A fun camping trip turns dangerous when James, Greg and Ahmed stumble across a dark secret in the beautiful Welsh wilderness. Separated on a mountainside in the dead of night, the boys must face their greatest fears as they are hunted by a ruthless gang...

Based on a true story, Aurora is an extraordinary young girl who has Autism. Despite being nonverbal, throughout the story Aurora searches for ways to overcome her challenges and make herself heard. This rhyming picture story book helps children to...

Getting them in the mood for the fun adventures that await - guaranteed to keep them entertained for hours with very little input from you - what's not to like?Do you want to keep your child from being bored on long journeys?When you go on holiday...

Haunted Halloween HolidayCount Sugular is delighted when the Sugarpop Bats invite his family to a Halloween party at the Haunted House. He and his wife, Witch Honey, decide to hire a caravan and enjoy a weekend away with their family.Includes some fun...

2023 International Book Awards - Finalist ★Embark on a remarkable journey with our captivating bilingual English Arabic children's book, designed to ignite a love for languages and a deep appreciation of diversity and inclusion. This Arabic kids book,...

The idea of this book is to learn some Italian from the first part of the book before you go on holiday, then to try the various challenges outlined in the second part of the book whilst away on holiday in Italay. The topics covered in this book are...

Can you count all of the green tractors? How about adding up all of the filled-up dumper trucks?You'll soon discover in this fun game, Count the Diggers, Trucks, Tractors and Tanks! There's a whopping 17 picture packed puzzles in this book; some focus...

When Granny's birthday cake won't go out, the whole family goes ROUND THE TWIST as they try to handle a squillion candles. But the more they help, the more Granny yelps and the more goes wrong at the party.Who can tame Granny's birthday flames? Find out...

Christmas is coming and the circus is in town. Come and join Christmas Unicorn on an exciting adventure.With cheerful characters in a colourful world, this book will delight young readers in its quirky approach to the holiday season.

Santa forgot to put up the tree!Only the penguins can help him now!This book will delight young readers in its celebration of friendship and teamwork.

Jellybean the Dragon has been dragonnapped (like kidnapped but for dragons) by the dragon-hating knights from Camelot and it’s up to 10 year-old astronaut Emma, and Cyril the Dragon, Jellybean’s dim-witted twin brother, to rescue him...

Since having his arms cut off Fillmore the Dragon is being a right royal pain. Emma the astronaut wants to help. However there's a problem. The struggle to get new arms for Fillmore threatens the on-going existence of the universe as Ronix, the evil...

Let me introduce you to the BUMBLE FAMILYThis is a tale of the Bumblebees. My aim is to help children understand the importance of our bees and help the wildlife.To engage and hold their attention as well as stirring curiosity for more adventures both...

In 1683, Vienna endured a two-month siege and a battle with the Ottoman Turks. At the last minute, they were relieved by an army led by the King of Poland John Sobieski, with a combined army that included the Habsburg Monarchy, the Polish-Lithuanian...