Imagine a world where everyone is kind – how can we make that come true? With gorgeous pictures by a host of top illustrators, Kind is a timely, inspiring picture book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome. The book...

A brilliant illustrated factual series for young readers, focussing on the childhood of famous people. This one follows Coco Chanel, from her early life in an orphanage – where she is a genius with needle and thread – to her time as a cabaret singer, hat maker and, eventually, international fashion designer.

Children can discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music. As a child, Elton started playing his grandmother’s piano in Harrow, London and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. He teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin and the rest was history. Elton’s songwriting...

Agnes (later to become Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She spent the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor around the world...