Ladybird Tales of Super Heroes

Ladybird Tales of Super Heroes
Author: Sufiya Ahmed
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 98
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241381983

Superheroes have always been with us, from gods with mighty powers to human heroes who don disguises to save the day . . . Join six larger-than-life mythic and legendary heroes from around the world in this colourful, illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Meet tricksters, fighters, shape-shifters and even people who save the day with just the power of speech. Anansi the Spider-Man Loki and the Magical Hammer Hanuman, Demon Fighter Inanna in the Underworld Shahrazad the Storyteller The Legend of Hua Mulan Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or enjoy alone, these thrilling tales breathe marvellous life into ancient tales. Includes a special introduction from award-winning author David Solomons.

Ladybird Tales of Adventurous Girls

Ladybird Tales of Adventurous Girls
Author: Ladybird
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2018-09-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241355907

'All power to Gretel and Tamasha and Tokoyo and Chandra and Sea Girl and Gerda! They come from different countries and traditions but they're all such marvellous spirited girls I wish each one could be my best friend' - Jacqueline Wilson Girls can save the day too, and they always have . . . Join six adventurous girls from around the world as they use their wits, courage and strength to overcome the odds in this colourful, illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Gretel and Hansel Tamasha and the Troll Tokoyo and the Sea Serpent Chandra and the Elephants Sea Girl and the Golden Key The Snow Queen Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or enjoy alone, these empowering tales show that girls can be the heroes of any story. Includes a special Introduction from award-winning author Jacqueline Wilson.

Ladybird Tales of Crowns and Thrones

Ladybird Tales of Crowns and Thrones
Author: Yvonne Battle-Felton
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2020-09-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241413613

Discover six new tales of wit, courage and power in this new treasury from Ladybird Books. Join six kings, queens and warriors from around the world as they battle for crowns, vanquish dark forces and claim their thrones in this colourful illustrated collection of Ladybird Tales. Includes a special introduction from Game of Thrones actress Gemma Whelan. Perfect for bedtime, to read aloud or to enjoy alone, these exciting stories taken from myth and legend show that there is more to royalty than bows and curtsies.

Ladybirds

Ladybirds
Author: Helen E. Roy
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1907807373

This revised and updated edition of Ladybirds provides a succinct but comprehensive and accessible overview of the biology of ladybirds and their parasites, focusing on ecology in an evolutionary context. It provides the latest information, coverage of recent additions to the British list including the harlequin ladybird, and makes suggestions for further research, both short and long term, highlighting gaps in knowledge and showing readers how to get involved with recording and studying ladybirds. It includes updated keys for the identification of ladybirds at late-instar larval and adult stages, and techniques for studying ladybirds and their parasites in both laboratory and field. The authors hope that this book will be a valuable resource, not only for students, from school to university and beyond, but also for anyone with an interest in natural history, whether professional or recreational.

F is for Feminism: An Alphabet Book of Empowerment

F is for Feminism: An Alphabet Book of Empowerment
Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2019-02-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241387906

This bright and bold dictionary of twenty-six thought-provoking words from A-Z is perfect for equipping girls, boys and everyone with the words they need to empower themselves. Including: Activism: trying to change something important by making your voice heard Brainpower: your ability to come up with brilliant ideas Compassion: caring about other people's suffering Diversity: including all kinds of different people Equality: when everyone is treated in the same way Feminism: fighting for equality between girls, boys and everyone With bright and inclusive artwork from illustrator Carolyn Suzuki, F is for Feminism is a great conversation starter, and will inspire and motivate activists of all ages.

Ladybird Tales: Snow White and Rose Red

Ladybird Tales: Snow White and Rose Red
Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2015-02-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0723298874

The story of Snow White and Rose Red is one of the lesser-known fairy tales, collected by the Brothers Grimm in Germany in the 19th century. This retelling of the story, originally published by Ladybird in 1969, is one of the best-known versions of Snow White and Rose Red in modern times. This beautiful Ladybird ebook edition of Snow White and Rose Red is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. The story is sensitively retold, following the tale of two young sisters who encounter a friendly bear and a wicked dwarf. Other exciting titles in the Ladybird Tales series include The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs, Jack and the Beanstalk, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Gingerbread Man, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Rapunzel, The Magic Porridge Pot, The Enormous Turnip, Puss in Boots, The Elves and the Shoemaker, The Big Pancake, Dick Whittington, The Princess and the Frog, The Princess and the Pea, Chicken Licken and The Little Red Hen. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings, with beautiful pictures of the kind children like best - full of richness and detail. Children have always loved, and will always remember, these classic fairy tales and sharing them together is an experience to treasure. Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children.

Secrets of the Henna Girl

Secrets of the Henna Girl
Author: Sufiya Ahmed
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0141971398

Life as Zeba knows it could be over for good . . . Zeba Khan is like any other sixteen-year-old girl: enjoying herself, waiting for exam results . . . and dreaming of the day she'll meet her one true love. Except her parents have other plans. In Pakistan for the summer, Zeba's world is shattered. Her future is threatened by an unthinkable - and forced - duty to protect her father's honour. But does she hold the secrets that will help her escape? ** Sufiya Ahmed's stunning debut teenage book explores the illegal practice of forced marriage in Britain. ** 10 million under 18s in the world become child brides every year. ** The UK government's Forced Marriage Unit (FMU) receives over 1,700 calls from at-risk annually. Up to 15% of victims of forced marriage are male.

A Trap for He-man

A Trap for He-man
Author: John Grant
Publisher: Ladybird Books
Total Pages: 46
Release: 1983
Genre: Children's stories, English
ISBN: 9780721408101

Skeletor has a plan to lure Teela to him, using the thousands of shadow men at his disposal. He commands them to bring a slab of Mentalite to him so he can focus his energies and send a telepathic message, disguised as He-Man, to Teela, requesting that she come to him. Teela complies, undergoing several trials along the way, such as Mer-Man and Beast Man. She eventually overcomes them with the help of Stratos. Stratos alerts He-Man and he is able to defeat Skeletor and the shadow men by shattering the Mentalite.