You Were the First fiction 25 corruption and political instability had

corruption and political instability had collectively laid the groundwork for further violence

The Forest of a Thousand Eyes is richly atmospheric: perfect for fans of David Almond and Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Giant Anteater

Vita finds herself faced with an even trickier dilemma

But many of the most eloquent letters in this collection are addressed to the ordinary people who wrote to him with their odd symptoms and questions

You Were the First fiction 25 corruption and political instability hadOne day there may be a second Or a third To sleep in the basket with the yellow ribbon wound round But you will always be the first. This sweetly sentimental picture book helps parents remind firstborn children that they will always be cherished (even if, and when, a new baby arrives). That child will always have been the first to crawl, the first to sing, the first to light up mom and dad's eyes with wonder and joy. Children love to hear stories