A Hundred and One Days : A Baghdad Journal

Asne Seierstad (tr Ingrid Christopherson)

In January 2003 Esne Seierstad entered Baghdad on a ten-day visa. She was to stay for over three months, reporting on the war and its aftermath. A Hundred and One Days is her compelling account of a city under siege, and a fascinating insight into the life of a foreign correspondent. An award-winning ...

I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola)

Lauren Child

A classic Charlie and Lola picture book about tricky bedtimes from Children's Laureate Lauren Child. Charlie has this little sister Lola. Sometimes he has to try and get her off to bed. This is a hard job because Lola likes to stay up late... Lola says, "I am not slightly sleepy at 6 or 7 or 8. I am sti...

A Deal's a Deal (PB)

Stephanie Blake

Country of Origin: France. Simon - the little rabbit from Poo Bum and Stupid Baby - is back! Simon and his friend Ferdinand are playing with their cars. Simon has a yellow one, a blue one, and a green one. But when he spots Ferdinands extraordinary red car, he must have it! And so begin the negotiations...