Are you a Smartypants?
Do you ask a lot of questions? Like—
Can a set have a bicycle and a banana?
Can you see an animal cell?
What makes a rocket take off?
How do you measure an earthquake?
Will you go to jail if you break Newton’s laws?
Are all germs bad?
If you do, then you just might find the answers in this set of ten books. They have gorgeous pictures, simple explanations and a very curious cat!
Catagory: Children
Puppy Trouble (Hook Book)
Amit wants a puppy. But when a pokey-bitey-chewy-peeing pup turns up, he is not sure he wants a dog any more . . .
About the Hook Book Series
In a world where children’s books often feel cut from the same cloth, Hook Books stand out as a vibrant blend of imagination, humour, and heart. Crafted as a bridge between picture books and early chapter books, this series delivers stories that spark joy and wonder, while remaining rooted in age-appropriate learning.
Hook Books keep the fun going with:
- Short, digestible bits of text (perfect for budding readers)
- Bright colour illustrations that pull kids into the story
- Themes that speak to the everyday lives of children—plus a sprinkle of whimsy!
From fantasy tales to those that touch on more advanced ideas, Hook Books ensure that young readers are always in for a treat, no matter their reading level. Even better, these books take children on journeys through different parts of India, giving them a taste of the rich diversity of our world through local flavours, landscapes, and cultures. Whether the story takes place in bustling cities or quiet villages, Hook Books make every setting feel like home.
Living with Adi
Adi Krishnan is different!
He is a bright student, who loves to read, and remembers everything down to the smallest details—yet he has no friends. His unusual view of things makes his classmates and teachers regard him as a weirdo.
Will the bullying ever end? Will people accept him as he is? Will he gain the respect of others, especially his dad?
Award-winning author Zarin Virji creates the extraordinary journey of an ordinary boy, narrated by him, his family, classmates and a teacher. And how, despite the challenges, living with Adi is, in fact, unexpected, delightful and funny.
Learn With Ladybird – Key Maths Skills (5-7 years)
Make key maths skills easy and fun with this colourful, engaging activity book featuring six friendly animal students from Ladybird Class.
Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practise new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, Key Maths Skills has been developed and written by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child’s early maths skills and build their confidence. This 4-1 activity book includes: Addition and Subtraction, First Multiplication, Maths Problem-Solving and Mental Maths.
They will practise:
– adding and subtracting larger numbers
– multiplying and dividing in 2s, 5s and 10s
– using number sentences in different contexts
– addition, multiplication and division in different contexts
– measurements, number sequences and patterns, estimating and number squares
– while gradually building on what they have already learned.
This book includes lots of fun educational games and activities, as well as helpful parent notes and activity answers to support learning and give children a sense of achievement.
Children who enjoy this title could also try Key English Skills: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years.
Looking for another school-bag bestseller? Discover:
Shapes, Colours and Numbers: a Learn with Ladybird 4-in-1 activity book 3-5 years
First Reading and Writing: a Learn with Ladybird 4-in-1 activity book 3-5 years
Key English Skills: a Learn with Ladybird 4-in-1 activity book 5-7 years
Learn With Ladybird – Shapes, Colours and Numbers (3-5 years)
Learn with Ladybird is a range of activity books that provides fun yet educationally robust content for children aged 3-7 years
Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practise new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, Shapes, Colours and Numbers has been developed and written by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child’s early maths skills and build their confidence. This 4-1 activity book includes: Count from 0 to 20, First Sums, Shapes, Colours and Patterns and Counting Games.
They will practise:
– recognising colours and shapes, finishing repeating patterns
– counting numbers from 0 to 20 in different contexts
– writing each number in the correct way (with guidance for left-handed children)
– sums and using number sentences in different contexts
– pen control and key early maths concepts and vocabulary
– while gradually building on what they have already learned.
This book includes lots of fun educational games and activities, as well as helpful parent notes and activity answers to support learning and give children a sense of achievement. Children who have completed this title can move on to Key Maths Skills: A Learn with Ladybird Activity Book 5-7 years.
Looking for another school-bag bestseller? Discover:
Key Maths Skills: a Learn with Ladybird 4-in-1 activity book 5-7 years
First Reading and Writing: a Learn with Ladybird 4-in-1 activity book 3-5 years
Key English Skills: a Learn with Ladybird 4-in-1 activity book 5-7 years
Peppa Pig Super Bumper Colouring Book
Join Peppa and friends in this super bumper colouring book. Help Peppa explore the garden, head to the beach, camp in the forest and have lots and lots of fun!
The Padmas
Step into the world of the Padma Awards—one of India’s highest civilian honours. Announced on the eve of Republic Day every year, the awards recognize the achievements of people who have fought to make a difference in the world.
This book features fifty incredible people—artists, scientists, freedom fighters, social workers, sports stars and many others from different walks of life. They have proven that determination, perseverance and courage are the only ingredients needed to accomplish remarkable things.
Celebrating seventy years of the Padma Awards, this beautifully illustrated book will inspire young readers to dream big and triumph against all odds.
Above and Below Box Set (3 Books)
With superb split pages and new habitat on every spread, little learners can peek behind part of the scene to learn more about the wildlife which hides behind. Vibrant and breathtaking illustrations and enriching text make this the perfect gift for young nature lovers.
This includes:
ABOVE AND BELOW
Lift the lid on eight animal habitats to see the extraordinary natural stories that happen above and below the surface. From the rainforest to the ocean and the macro to the micro, lift the flap to explore the fascinating relationships occurring in each of the world’s ecosystems.
ABOVE AND BELOW: SEAN AND SHORE
Turn the pages to discover the incredible creatures and plants that lie below the ocean blue. From magnificent mangrove forests and colourful coral reefs to exciting estuaries and the dangerous deep sea, there is so much to explore.
ABOVE AND BELOW: DUSK TILL DAWN
This gently informative book is filled to the brim with fascinating facts about the animals and plants which exist in all kinds of climates and habitats. Split pages allow readers to explore each landscape in a uniquely immersive way – see which night-time wildlife can be found out in the open and which stays hidden within its shadowy habitat.
Unstoppable Us, Volume 2: Why the World Isn’t Fair
From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes the second volume in the bestselling Unstoppable Us series that traces human development from the Agricultural Revolution to Prehistoric Egypt.
Humans may have taken over the world, but what happened next? How did our hunter-gatherer ancestors become village farmers? Why were kingdoms and laws established? How did we go from being the rulers of Earth to the rulers of each other?
And why isn’t the world fair?
The answer to all of that is one of the strangest tales you’ll ever hear. And it’s a true story!
From cultivating land and sharing resources to building pyramids and paying taxes, prepare to discover how humans established civilization, endured the consequences for it, and created history-changing inventions along the way.
In Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World, acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari explored the early history of humankind. In Volume 2, he is back with another expertly crafted story of how human society evolved and flourished. His dynamic writing is accompanied by maps, a timeline, and full-color illustrations, making the incredible story of our past fun, engaging, and impossible to put down.
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
Explore the mysteries of the universe without ever leaving your home! Bill Bryson takes on the world of science and answers questions big and small, perfect for curious readers looking to learn outside of the classroom!
Perfect for ages 8 to 80!
Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between!
Did you know that:
– Every atom in your body has almost certainly passed through several stars and been part of millions of organisms on its way to being you?
– If you are an average-sized kid, you have enough potential energy inside you to explode with the force of several hydrogen bombs?
And—What happened to dinosaurs? How big is the universe? Why are oceans salty? Is a meteor going to hit us?
Uncover the mysteries of time, space and life on earth in this extraordinary book – a journey from the centre of the planet, to the dawn of the dinosaurs, and everything in between.
And discover our own incredible journey, from single cell to civilisation, including the brilliant (and sometimes very bizarre) scientists who helped us find out the how and why.
The ideal book for curious young readers everywhere.