Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a lawyer turned children’s author, with two young children who ask her lots of questions. Rashmi writes non-fiction picture books that ignite children’s curiosity, as well as fictional stories that crackle with imagination. When she’s not playing with words, you’ll find her on her yoga mat twisting herself into all sort of shapes.
Follow Rashmi on Twitter: @RashmiWriting
Think Like a Boss
* Ever thought making money was just for adults?
* Or that business was boring?
* And that inventing stuff was only for super clever people?
Think again.
Though this book may be small, it's bursting with BIG ideas for budding entrepreneurs. From understanding money and looking after it, to the nuts and bolts of setting up a business, making your big ideas a reality and using your cash for good.
Don't have a big business idea just yet? Don't fear. Being a boss isn't just about making money. It's about building confidence, thinking outside of the box, problem solving and being fearless. Which isn't a bad place to start, right?
So don't leave everything to the grown-ups. It's time to boss it.
Packed with tips and tricks from real businesses and fantastic role models.
| Territory | Publisher/Agent |
|---|---|
| World | Darley Anderson Agency |
| World English | Wren and Rook |
Never Teach a Stegosaurus to Do Sums
A laugh-out-loud 'what if . . .?' adventure that celebrates maths being fun in this riotous read.
If a Stegosaurus knew how to do sums - well, what would happen? Maybe she'd learn to code, to invent, to fly to the moon!
| Territory | Publisher/Agent |
|---|---|
| World | Penguin / Puffin |
| Finland | Kustannus Makela Oy |
Good News: Why the World is Not as Bad as You Think
Pandemics, war, terror, natural disasters - the world seems to be full of bad news and it can all feel, well, a little bit scary. But this is just part of the story. There are in fact tons of great things happening, from robots improving health care and trees healing the planet, to everyday people helping their community with acts of kindness and the businesses fighting for good in the world.
In Good News, children will learn to become fake news detectives, sussing out what's real and what isn't. They'll discover the good news - the amazing anecdotes, case studies and figures around the globe that are making a difference. And they'll learn that if we all continue to work together, things can only keep getting better and better.
Empowering, reassuring and confidence-boosting, this book is a positive antidote for testing times.
| Territory | Publisher/Agent |
|---|---|
| World English | Wren and Rook |
| Korea | Solbitkil |
| Poland | Insignis Media |
Dosh: How to Earn It, Save It, Spend It, Grow It, Give It
EARN IT. SAVE IT. SPEND IT. GIVE IT - And become a money expert with Dosh!
Whether you want to become an entrepreneur, be a savvy shopper, save all your pennies or splurge on something you really want, having some dosh in your pocket can be really exciting. And when it's used as a force for good, those pennies have the power to even change the world.
So, explore the fascinating world of money - from bartering to bitcoin - with former lawyer and children's author, Rashmi Sirdeshpande and discover what money is, why it matters, how to make more of it, and what to do with it once you do!
| Territory | Publisher/Agent |
|---|---|
| World English | Wren and Rook |
| Korea | Solbitkil |
| Lithuania | Alma Littera |
| The Netherlands | Gottmer |
| World Spanish | Salamandra |
| Simplified Chinese | Guangchen |
| Ukraine | Old Lion Publishers |
| Poland | Insignis Media |
Never Show a T Rex a Book
What would happen if you showed a T-Rex a book?
Well, she wouldn't know what to do with it . . . would she?
A madcap, super silly adventure story rooted in the transformative power of books, created by incredible new picture-book duo Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Diane Ewen.
| Territory | Publisher/Agent |
|---|---|
| World | Penguin / Puffin |
| North America | Kane Miller Publishing |
| Simplified Chinese | Beijing Xueersi Education Technology |
| Slovenia | Morfem |
| Finland | Kustannus Makela Oy |
| Afrikaans | NB Publishers |
| Korea | EduNTech Co. |
How To Change the World
Could you and your friends change the world? This book will inspire you with 15 true stories of groups of amazing humans who've changed the world.
Discover the astonishing things humans can achieve: from the campaign for women's votes, to the efforts to heal the ozone layer. Or travel back to the start of democracy in Ancient Greece, and into space to see the incredible teamwork on the international space station.
Above all, uncover just some of the MANY ways we can work together to change our world - all brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration.
| Territory | Publisher/Agent |
|---|---|
| World | Puffin |
How To Be Extraordinary
Could you be EXTRAORDINARY? This book will inspire you with the real-life stories of extraordinary people, showcasing a total variety of personalities and talents. Whoever you are, and whoever you want to be, read about the extraordinary stories of these 15 people, and decide how YOU will be extraordinary too!
From around the world and throughout history, discover unsung heroes - and some well-known faces - brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration.
Meet an artist, scientist, medic, environmentalist, musician, activist, writer, politician, and even a spy . . . above all, discover that there are MANY ways to be extraordinary and to make a real difference in the world.
Featuring the real-life stories of: Aeham Ahmad, David Attenborough, Mo Farah, Keiko Fukuda, Stephen Hawking, Frida Kahlo, Abdul Kalam, Judith Kerr, Wangari Maathai, Nelson Mandela, David Nott, Michelle Obama, Krystyna Skarbek, Alan Turing, Sau Lan Wu.
| Territory | Publisher/Agent |
|---|---|
| World | Puffin |