Alison Hawkins

Little Nelson grew up learning about the racial divisions in South Africa and the unfair treatment of his people. As an adult, he protested against apartheid, a system that separated people based on the color of their skin... until he was imprisoned. But despite his long walk to freedom, Nelson never gave up the fight for justice and equality, and became an icon around the world. This inspiring story of the life of South Africa's first Black president...

"The little sponge has a big job. She washes and mops and scrubs away all the messes in the kitchen. But what happens when the mess gets too big and she just can't clean anymore? Find out how far friendship, self-care, and a BIG squeeze can go in one sponge's ... battle against total burnout"-- Provided by publisher.

How are scabs formed? Why do mites live on your eyelashes? How much urine can a human bladder hold? Learn the answers to these questions and even more super gross human body facts with Dr. Ick and Sam the Dogif you dare!

"Sniff your way into the world of stinky things in this super fun book in a nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series about all the grossest things! This book will focus on some of the stinkiest things on the planet, like bodily odors, animal smells, and smelly things found in nature"-- Provided by publisher.

The follow-up to the bestselling book The Noisy Classroom, this new adventure explores how creative thinking can lead to fun and unexpected surprises. "West Margin [will release] The Noisy Classroom Goes to the Museum by Angela Shanté, illus. by Alison Hawkins, in which one student in the third-grade class known for being noisy uses her problem-solving skills to keep her classmates and teacher from being disruptive on a field trip." -Publishers...

“The Spotless Giraffe” is a heart-warming picture book about a baby giraffe born without spots, inspired by the 2023 global news story.