From the effects of rising sea levels to changes in animal behaviour and human lifestyles, these powerful stories portray the issues surrounding climate change in personal terms and so bring them vividly to life. Offering warnings and inspiration in equal measure, the stories cover a wide range of localities from Siberia and Canada to Australia, UK, Sri Lanka and the Philippines. Writers include award-winning Linda Newbery as well as exciting newcomers like Australia's George Ivanoff. Whether read from cover to cover or dipped into for one or two stories, this book will enlighten and inspire everyone to consider how climate change will affect us all.

Jo looked at the lovely cakes in the window. Should she buy one with her money?
'No,' thought Jo. 'I'll wait and see.'

It's Saturday, and Jo has some pocket money to spend. So Jo and her mum go shopping, while Dad stays at home to make lunch for them all. But what should she spend her money on? And what will they do when Patch the dog sabotages their lunch plans? She'll have to wait and see.

A charming follow-up to the classic multicultural picture book, Through my Window. The other book in this series featuring Jo, a little girl from a mixed race family, is In a Minute. With sweet, cheerful illustrations and simple text, this book is suitable for the youngest child. By a popular and respected author/illustrator team. Tony Bradman is a highly regarded author and anthology editor, and Eileen Browne is the author of the acclaimed Handa's Surprise.

'We'll never get to the playground,' said Jo.
'Yes we will,' said Dad. 'We'll be there in a minute.'
Jo is eager to get to the playground in the park, to play with her friend Sita and Patch the dog.
But Mum and Dad take so long — getting ready, stopping to talk to friends, and getting distracted by speeches and processions — she thinks they'll never get there.
When they finally arrive at the playground they are in for a terrible disappointment. . .
Until Patch the dog makes a fantastic discovery.

A charming follow-up to the classic multicultural picture book, Through my Window. The third book in this series featuring Jo, a little girl from a mixed race family, is Wait and See. With sweet, cheerful illustrations and simple text, this book is suitable for the youngest child. By a popular and respected author/illustrator team. Tony Bradman is a highly regarded author and anthology editor, and Eileen Browne is the author of the acclaimed Handa's Surprise.

 

It's Dad's birthday and Dorla has already got him a present. Dilly has nothing to give him but Dad says that all he wants is for Dilly to be good for the day. The challenge is on! Can Dilly be good for one whole day? It's going to be tough, especially with a sister determined to make him snap. Sure to entrance all beginner readers with its humor and vibrant illustrations, this tale is told in simple, appealing language with vibrant illustrations throughout, perfect for developing readers.