THE MUMMY'S CURSE

by M.A. Bennett WELBECK FLAME, £7.99

The second in the Butterfly Club series, The Mummy's Curse takes us on another journey with intrepid time travellers who steal artefacts in order to influence progress in a positive way. This time around, young adventurers Luna, Konstantin and Aidan are tasked with going back to the Valley of the Kings to uncover the mummy of Tutankhamun before Howard Carter can get to it. First there's the problems of landing in 1922 and uncovering archaeological treasure, and then there's that deadly curse to contend with. A rip-roaring read for history and adventure lovers alike.

by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

illustrated by

MinaLima

Another title in the sumptuous series illustrated by MinaLima, this treasury of Grimms' fables is one to be devoured, then eventually handed down. All the familiar stories are here, with two versions of Snow White, plus Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel. But less celebrated tales are in the mix, such as The Twelve Huntsmen and Mother Holle. Magical illustrations include 3D extras, including a pop-up tower for Rapunzel and a wall of thorns for Sleeping Beauty.

7+

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Supported by English National Ballet and Ballet Futures, this VIP backstage tour of a ballet company starts in the auditorium. Then young readers are taken through the costume department, a morning rehearsal and also set building, lighting, make-up and wig departments. They drop by the dancers' canteen and find out about the orchestra. There's lots of detail – from the number of shoes a dancer gets through a week to the atmosphere in the wings. Readers also find out about the plots of some of our most famous ballets.

by Sarah Walden

There's nothing like starting them young, and this clever picture book does just that. Beginning with how to pronounce fi-LOSS-uh-FEE, it then asks big questions (what is life/truth/ beauty?). Using simple text and engaging illustrations it provides age-appropriate answers. There's a useful section covering how our words and actions have meaning and impact on other people. You'll also find a glossary of more complex words used in the book. Noodle Juice has also published a companion called What is Money, with titles on art and music also coming soon.