Before they filled stadiums, topped the charts, and changed music history, they were kids discovering the joy of making music. Kid Musicians introduces young readers to the surprising childhood stories of 16 legendary performers, revealing how curiosity, creativity, and determination helped shape some of the world's most influential artists.A 2025 National Parenting Product Awards WinnerLong before...

Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, including Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible Olympians.Discover why Usain Bolt sometimes skipped practice to play video games, how Serena Williams occasionally sent tennis balls over the fence on purpose, and why Tatya...

From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures.Did you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg failed her driving test five times? Or that her real name was Joan? Bet you didn’t know that she liked paddle boarding, white water rafting, and riding elephants! She even had a praying mantis named after her. Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual and s...

Moving, relatable, and totally true childhood biographies of Martin Luther King Jr., Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Malala Yousafzai, and 12 other inspiring activists.Before Martin Luther King Jr. inspired millions, he argued with his father about dancing. Before Helen Keller became one of the world's most influential disability-rights advocates, she faced the extraordinary challenge of learning language without being able to see or hear. Before Malala Yousafzai b...

Banish school anxiety and be the BEST YOU at primary school.There's A LOT to learn at primary school, but sometimes important things don't get the attention they deserve, such as: how to be happy in yourself, how to overcome challenges and how to work together to be the best you all can be.From dealing with tricky subjects and friendship troubles to developing resilience, How to Shine at Primary School will help readers n...

From the best-selling author behind My Weird School: a quirky new biography series that casts fresh light on high-interest historic figures.Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the Presidential Medal of Freedom? Bet you didn’t know that he had an official sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat was after each match! Siblings Paige and Turner do—and they’ve collected some of the...

From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures.Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was a registered Communist? Bet you didn’t know that, as a studio executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible! Siblings Paige and Turner have ...

Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, including Johnny Weir, Chloe Kim, Alex and Maia Shibutani, Surya Bonaly, and 13 other inspiring Olympians.All over the world, athletes break records and defy odds to compete in the games—and some were kids themselves when they started dreaming and training! In Kid ...

An inspiring and humorous collection of true childhood stories about inventors, entrepreneurs, scientists, and trailblazers that shows young readers how curiosity, creativity, and perseverance can change the world.Award-winning author Robin Stevenson introduces young readers to the childhoods of some of history's most remarkable thinkers and changemakers in this fun and informative book. Long before they transformed technology, medicine, education, business, scienc...

From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the cheerful and engaging biography series centered on high-interest historic figures.Did you know that John Lennon’s mom called him “Stinker” because he farted so much? Or that Paul McCartney liked playing guitar in the bathroom? Bet you didn’t know that George Harrison once had his friend’s parent sign his report card, or that Ringo Starr’s grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Paige ...

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot Page, and John Lewis, along with 10 other powerful figures.Leadership often begins with small acts of curiosity, compassion, and courage. Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid Trailblazers highlights contemporary figures who have led the way in gov...

From the best-selling author behind My Weird School: a quirky new biography series that casts fresh light on high-interest historic figures.Did you know that Albert Einstein was a high school dropout, and that he failed his physics class when he finally made it to college? Or that when he died, his brain and eyeballs were removed from his body? Ever wondered why his hair looked so wild? Siblings Paige and Turner do—and they’ve collected some of the kookies...