Swapna Haddow

Dive into the world of young Diplo before he became the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved mindfulness master with this brand-new fiction series Meet Diplo and his best pals, Spike and Mina, as they navigate dinosaur-size firsts and all the big emotions and questions that come along their way. Diplo is a small dinosaur with very big feelings. He's feeling as jolly as a Gorgosaurus after a perfect morning having a cuddle with his favorite rock, eating yummy Fern Flakes for breakfast, and drawing a comic with his best friend, Mina. But when a new dinosaur joins the school and makes friends with Mina, Diplo's perfect morning turns into the WORST DAY EVER. Luckily, a mindfulness exercise helps him to appreciate his old friend . . . and even make a brand-new one.

A powerful story about Partition, with a hopeful message at its heart. I would draw lines that would lasso us to our neighbours and keep us close for all time. I would draw lines that made us feel safe together. When a line divides the country of India, a little girl and her family are forced to leave their home. On her journey, the girl thinks about what she would do differently if she was in charge of a line with so much power. She would draw lines that brought people together, despite their differences. Her lines would make people friends. Her lines would make the world a better place. Bringing together award-winning Indian author, Swapna Haddow, with British-Pakistani illustrator, Farah Shah, representing both sides of Partition The hopeful message of the story and warmth of the illustrations handle the subject matter with care, suitable for a young audience Based around a historic event, but with important themes that are still very relevant today Includes a spread at the back of the book with facts about the Partition of India

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar The next installment of the hilarious new chapter book series from Scholastic New Zealand Zeb the zebra, Marg the penguin, and Barry the lemur continue to unlock new adventures with their unconventional superpowers. But when Barry comes across a cape that gives him the ability to fly, he gets a taste of being a true hero... and the price of it.

The Terrible Trio are back for more hilarious mayhem! When Zeb the zebra, Barry the lemur and Margarine the penguin found out they had the worst superpowers in the world, Zeb was sure they would never ever have another day as terrible again. But when Zeb turns up for his shift at the Superhero Café and finds it closed, it’s about to get a whole lot worse! Margarine has lost her power of making mac ‘n’ cheese! Not so bad, you say? Well, that was before Zeb invited an angry, hungry lion and his whole pride to eat at the Café. As they scramble to fix the problem in time for one of the cub’s birthday party, they soon realize the menu may include themselves! Can Margarine figure out a way to get her powers back and keep the lion happy?

Ten fictional stories with supportive tools to help understand the difficult things about life. Designed for grown-ups to read with children. Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist-on his second dino-tastic adventure This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and this 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including: -What does it mean to be fair -Why do bad things happen? -Why do some have more than others? -If someone is unkind, can I be, too? -What makes a good friend? -Is it ever OK to lie? -Does the grass feel hurt when I eat it? -Am I normal? -Why do we follow rules? -How do we remember someone we've lost? This mindful book for children ages 5+ features: -Simple exercises and activities to help navigate difficult questions -Ten read aloud stories that open up conversations in a gentle and approachable way ​-Words written by the multi-award-winning author Swapna Haddow, in consultation with child psychologist Dr. Amber Owen -Advice for carers at the back of the book And to help your children navigate their emotions, check out Dr Diplo's first book, Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings

A dazzling picture book celebrating the magic of Diwali! 'Twas the night before Diwali, and all through the house, rich incense lulled us all to sleep, ... even the mouse! Join a little boy and his grandmother as they plan for the BEST DIWALI EVER! There are diyas to light, laddoos to roll and beautiful rangoli patterns to make! Can they get everything ready in time to throw their biggest Diwali celebration yet? Swapna Haddow's Diwali-twist on the traditional 'Night Before Christmas' poem is full of fun and energy Darshika Varma's illustrations beautifully capture this joyful celebration Includes a Diwali fact sheet and a delicious laddoo recipe Check out The Night Before Holi for more colourful festivities

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar! In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all. Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to have the Superpower Supermarket Manager grant them their superpowers and end up getting the short end of the stick. Margarine is granted the special ability to make macaroni and cheese. Barry the Lemur is gifted with the power to write neatly. And Zeb the Zebra can now blend in with a crosswalk... Working at a café and watching everybody else save the world day in and day out, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry wonder if they will ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves.

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all. Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to have the Superpower Supermarket Manager grant them their superpowers and end up getting the short end of the stick. Margarine is granted the special ability to make macaroni and cheese. Barry the Lemur is gifted with the power to write neatly. And Zeb the Zebra can now blend in with a crosswalk... Working at a caf and watching everybody else save the world day in and day out, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry wonder if they will ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves.

Most people know Rama and Sita as the good guys and VIP guests at Diwali. But once upon a time, Rama and Sita were just a little boy and girl. Sure, he was the reincarnated god Vishnu, and she was a champion archer with super strength, but in lots of other ways they were just like you. But they grew up, Sita was taken by a demon king and Rama had to get her back. This is their story. Packed with facts from Hindu mythology and graphic art panels, Little Myths is the perfect series for mythology-mad kids.

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: Pack of 4: More Stories contains: Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: How the Turtle Got Its Shell Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Fox and the Tiger Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Bulbul and the Cotton Tree Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Golden Fox The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: Pack of 24: More Stories contains: Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: How the Turtle Got Its Shell Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Fox and the Tiger Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Bulbul and the Cotton Tree Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 5: The Golden Fox The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

A bulbul bird finds buds on a tree. Thinking they will grow into fruit, he doesn't want to share them with other birds. A sunbird knows the buds will not turn into fruit, but the bulbul doesn't give her chance to explain. The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 36 enchanting stories from all over the world, complementing the original Traditional Tales titles published in 2011. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and values. All the stories are carefully levelled and matched to the phonics progression of the Oxford Reading Levels, enabling children to read the stories independently. The stories can also be used alongside other phonics programmes, such as Floppy's Phonics and Essential Letters and Sounds. The inside cover notes will guide teachers and parents/carers in supporting their children when reading the stories. The stories will delight children while developing the essential reading skills of decoding and comprehension. Written and illustrated by authors and artists from around the world, these tales are a true global series, perfect for any child anywhere.

A vibrant picture book celebrating the festival of Holi – and all the fun it brings with it! 'Twas the night before Holi and the house was a sight! Everyone was awake to plan the BIGGEST colour fight. Join a little girl and her grandad as they plan for the BEST HOLI EVER! They know all the best spots to throw the bright Holi powder! Can they cover the whole neighbourhood in colour in their biggest celebration yet? A bright and bold picture book that's perfect for the Holi season Swapna Haddow's twist on the traditional 'Twas the Night Before Christmas' poem is full of fun and energy Aditi Kakade Beaufrand's vivid illustrations fill the pages with joy, little readers will absolutely love the vibrant colours Featuring a non-fiction page at the back of the book all about Holi, including a recipe to make your own mango lassi!

Help your little one feel calm, grounded and focused with this boxed deck of 30 mindfulness activity cards, inspired by Dr Diplo and his friends. Full-colour illustrations on both sides of the cards break down each practice into easy-to-follow steps. A booklet is also included to help guide carers through the activities. More in the SeriesIf you enjoyed these activity cards, discover ten read-aloud stories from Dr Diplo and ten of his Jurassic friends. Guide your child through their emotions with Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings. Help them answer life's difficult questions with Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions. Featuring more mindfulness tools and exercises from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen.

Meet Diplo - the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist - on his second adventure. This time, tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and his 10 dinosaur friends as they understand more about complex questions, including:- Does it hurt the grass when I chomp it?- Is it ever good to lie?- Why do bad things happen?- What is fairness?- How do we remember someone we've lost? Hear Dr Diplo's answers and learn how to navigate these difficult questions with simple exercises and activities. This book is perfect for guiding your little ones through the big questions they may have. More in the SeriesLittle Dinosaurs, Big Questions is the second book in the 'Dr Diplo' series. Guide your child through their emotions with Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings, a cute and funny guide filled with mindfulness activities and tools from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen.

The third hilarious adventure featuring loveable Lin, everyone's favourite Bad Panda. A documentary crew have come to the zoo, to film every day life with the animals. The only thing is that the reality is a bit boring so they ship in some animal actors. Lin and her best friend Fu are less than impressed with the prancing lion that wants to take centre stage. And the smaller animals in the zoo, the mites, are fed up of being overlooked. It's time to unleash some bad pandaness! Insects and pandas unite to create an authentic show about real zoo life that promises to be anything but boring!

Doctor Diplo is the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist. Meet him and ten of his Jurassic friends... Steggie the Angry Dinosaur Rex the Scared Dinosaur Bruno the Sad Dinosaur Minka the Happy Dinosaur Poppy the Lonely Dinosaur Percy the Shy Dinosaur Terrie the Excited Dinosaur Trev the Overwhelmed Dinosaur Iggy the Bored Dinosaur Nino the Content Dinosaur Hear their stories, and discover how to navigate different emotions with simple mindfulness tools and exercises. This cute and funny, full-colour guide on emotions and feelings for children 5+ offers: -Ten read-aloud stories demonstrating tools to help navigate different emotions -An opportunity to open up conversations about feelings in a gentle and approachable way -Simple mindfulness exercises from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen -Sweet, colourful illustrations that bring the story to life and provide opportunity to discuss each feeling in turn -A 'how to use this book' guide for carers at the back of the book Written by best-selling, prize-winning author Swapna Haddow, with calming, charming illustrations from Yiting Lee, this is the perfect book to help every little person master their big feelings. Words of praise for Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings: A Bookseller's Editor's Pick of the Month: "exciting and intelligent". "There are many books about feelings on the market today but this one feels not only fresh but also exciting and intelligent." Charlotte Eyre, The Bookseller "Beautifully presented and is sure to be used time and time again to help support families navigate the "big feelings" in the early years." Irish News "Soft colours, plentiful smiles and supportive warmth make this an invaluable collection for small readers of 5+." Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian