Children’s picture books
Candlewick Press,U.S. Me All Alone at the End of the World
Book SynopsisFrom the celebrated picture-book team of M. T. Anderson and Kevin Hawkes comes a wistful, wondrous ode to the natural pleasures of peace and solitude.The boy lives alone at the End of the World, hunting treasure with old maps, finding fossils, whistling tunes, playing ball by the drop. It's a peaceful, contemplative life, and the boy is content. Until, that is, a self-styled Professional Visionary arrives and puts up a sign: CONSTANTINE SHIMMER'S GALVANO-MAGICAL END OF THE WORLD TOURS. FUN ALL THE TIME! Soon men with machines come to pave a clearing for the inn and theme park, and the touring children seem nice, but still. . . . M. T. Anderson's lyric homage to simplicity and self-reliance is brought to life in arresting detail by the masterful artwork of Kevin Hawkes, creating a fantastical yet evocative world sure to resonate with everyone who enters it.
£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. No a Norman La Historia de Un Pececito Dorado
Book Synopsis“The off-the-cuff yet kidlike prose ideally suits the bright, crisp digital drawings. . . . Readers will cheer the birth of a beautiful friendship.” — Publishers WeeklyNorman, el pececito dorado, no era precisamente lo que este niño esperaba. Él quería una mascota diferente, una que pudiera correr y jugar, trepar a los árboles y correr detrás de cosas divertidas; una mascota suave y peluda que pudiera dormir junto a él en su cama. No a Norman.Pero cuando decide cambiarlo por otra mejor, se da cuenta de algo: ¿será que Norman es mejor compañero de lo que él había pensado?Norman the goldfish isn’t what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet—one that could run and catch, a soft, furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Definitely not Norman. But when he tries to trade Norman for a “good pet,” things don’t
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Doctor Esperanto and the Language of Hope
Book SynopsisMeet the boy who made up his own language — and brought hope to millions.Once there was a town of many languages but few kind words. Growing up Jewish in Bialystok, Poland, in the late 1800s, young Leyzer Zamenhof was surrounded by languages: Russian, Yiddish, German, Polish, and many others. But the multiethnic Bialystok was full of mistrust and suspicion, and Leyzer couldn’t help but wonder: If everyone could understand each other, wouldn’t they be able to live in peace? So Zamenhof set out to create a new language, one that would be easy to learn and could connect people around the world. He published a book of his new language and signed it Dr. Esperanto — “one who hopes.” Mara Rockliff uses her unique knack for forgotten history to tell the story of a young man who saw possibility where others saw only barriers, while Polish illustrator Zosia Dzierzawska infuses every scene with warmth and energy, bringing the story of Espe
£12.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hazel and Twig The Birthday Fortune
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. InBetween Things
Book SynopsisDive in between the covers of a whimsical, wonderful debut and discover that everything in the world is relative — including you.Look over there — the cat is between a table and a chair with a tear. But now look again: the cat is on top of the dog, who’s between the floor and the cat (and not too happy about that!). As you wander through the delightfully detailed illustrations, the more you look, the more you’ll see — including colors made from a mix of two others, hybrid implements such as a spork, warm nooks that are neither too cold nor too hot, even a cross of a zebra and cow that makes a . . . zebrow? In an engaging and utterly stylish debut, rising star Priscilla Tey leads readers on an addictive exploration of the in-between, a surprisingly far-reaching and everywhere concept.
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Windows
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Clackety Track Poems about Trains
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£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. Black Bird Yellow Sun
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of Have You Seen My Dragon? comes an exploration of color that truly soars. As a solitary black bird wings its way through the day, little ones are treated to a magnificent flight from one vibrant color to another. Inimitable illustrator Steve Light showcases a new style in this board book for the youngest readers. Children can journey with the graceful black bird and its tiny worm friend past orange leaves, through green grass, onto gray rocks, under pink flowers, and more before coming to rest beneath a brilliant blue moon.
£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Saturday Is Swimming Day
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Whole Wide World and Me
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Gift from Abuela
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs Bensons Blackboard
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. On the Wing
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Yard Sale
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Boo Bu
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. TubbyBañito
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£8.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Escalera a la Luna
Book Synopsis“A lush, haunting story that brings together a grandmother and her grandchild. . . . Captures the luminosity of both the sky and the people on earth striving to make the world a better place.” — Booklist (starred review)Una noche fresca de luna llena,Suhaila le preguntó a su mamá:?¿Cómo era Abuela Annie??Tu abuela era como la Luna?le contestó su mamá?.Llena, suave, curiosa.Tu abuela rodearía el mundo entero con sus brazos si fuera posible.En una noche adornada de estrellas, Suhaila ve realizado el sueño de conocer a su abuela cuando una escalera dorada aparece en su ventana y Abuela Annie, tendiéndole sus brazos, invita a Suhaila a una maravillosa aventura. De la mano de Maya Soetoro-Ng, hermana del Presidente Obama, nos llega una lírica historia inspirada en la vida y
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Ladder to the Moon
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Alma y cómo obtuvo su nombre
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Felix Stands Tall Felix and Fiona
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Peep and Ducky Its Snowing
Book SynopsisDavid Martin and David Walker bring the littlest readers a story full of snow-day fun, complete with snacks, surprises, and, best of all, friendship.“It’s snowing!” yells Peep.“It’s snowing!” yells Ducky.And they both have sleds.Lucky, lucky, lucky.What could be a more perfect toddler adventure? When the snow starts to fall, Peep and Ducky climb into their sleds for a race, landing happily on each other after hitting a bump. Then they’re on to building a snowman. But when the top half crashes, someone kicks snow and both friends get mad . . . until they crack each other up. With irresistible illustrations and a singsong text that begs to be read aloud, David Martin and David Walker usher the winsome duo into another season.
£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Great Thanksgiving Escape
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£8.13
Candlewick Press,U.S. Mango Abuela and Me
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Mesmerized How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery That
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Bears in the Snow
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£8.12
Candlewick Press,U.S. Sweep Up the Sun
Book Synopsis“A picture-book poem calling for adventure. . . . All-around gorgeous.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Baby robins, open-beaked in their nest. Mallards winging to a new clime. Whether chickadees or cardinals, sparrows or starlings, here are commonly seen birds in their natural settings, captured in photographs of rare beauty and grace. In perfect synchrony, a lyrical narrative evokes images of play and flight, perseverance and trust. At the end, readers will find profiles of the featured species. This stunning book is an ideal gift for bird lovers of all ages, graduates, or anyone embarking on an adventure.
£8.72
Candlewick Press,U.S. Bears and Blossoms Bears on Chairs
Book SynopsisThe springtime trees are flowering, and the adorable bears from Bears on Chairs are ready for a picnic under the blossoms.When Big Brown Bear and the four little bears notice that the trees are shimmering in the wind with spring blooms, they know just how to spend the day: a picnic. The blustery weather is perfect for flying kites, and the bears can’t wait to frolic under the cherry blossoms with the busy bees and eat a lunch of bread with honey. It’s time to send the kites up into the air — but the winds are so strong, they carry the little bears up off the ground and away! What will Big Brown Bear do?
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Kids Cooking Students Prepare and Eat Foods from
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Perfect Nest
Book Synopsis“Perfect fine-feathered fun.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Jack the cat is building the perfect nest. It’s bound to attract the perfect chicken, who will lay the perfect egg, which will make the perfect omelet. And sure enough, a chicken shows up (¡Caramba!), but so do a duck (Sacré bleu!) and a goose (Great balls of fire!). Feathers get ruffled — and Jack gets much more than breakfast — in a funny tale rich in detail, with a sweet final twist.
£8.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Mr. Owlivers Magic at the Museum
Book SynopsisMr. Owliver loves his job as night watchman for the Animaltown Art Museum, partly because he's an owl and is up at night anyway, but mostly because he''s proud to protect such beautiful works of art. His friends think he must be lonely, but he has the company of all the subjects in the paintings. One in particular, the lovely Ms. Wren in Auguste Wrenoir's The Loge, is his favorite. One night on his birthday he has a feeling things aren't as they should be. That's when he makes a startling discovery that begins a night full of surprises. This is definitely a birthday Mr. Owliver will never forget! This book is designed to introduce children to some famous masterpieces while entertaining the adult reader with visual puns.Trade Review"Mr. Owliver's Magic at the Museum" is a masterpiece of an art lover's story. Mr. Owliver is a dedicated night watchman at the Animaltown Art Museum, where he spends each night protecting and admiring the beautiful masterpieces of art he loves. Mr. Owliver stays after the day patrons and the cleaning crew all go home and visits each of his favorite paintings, all of which are shown in loving detail. he liked to eat his lunch at one special painting called "The Loge" by Auguste Wrenoir. He never felt lonely with his paintings, and he always felt that they were happy to see him. On the night of his birthday, Mr. Owliver brought a special treat to eat with his masterpiece friends. Imagine his distress when he began to notice that there were beloved figures missing from his paintings! What could have happened? Where were they all? When Mr. Owliver opens the last gallery door, a wonderful surprise is waiting for him. Children will love the animal patrons and art subjects that replace human figures in the masterpieces, with admiration and apologies to the original artists and their masterpieces. A final key lists each painting in miniature with information about it and where it can be seen, followed by a fascinating Art History Timeline that places each painting in its consecutive period, from Renaissance (1500-1600 AD) to Cubism (1910 A.D). and Modernism (1930 AD). Children will love Mr. Owliver and his masterpiece friends, learning that great art is meant to be loved, experienced, and treasured by all. As might be expected, the illustrations are both adorable and masterful. -- Midwest Book Review, Children's BookwatchA great introduction to art history for aspiring young painters ages five to seven. -- Calgary Herald
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rescuing Rumba
Book SynopsisBased on a true story, this tale tells the story of a homeless dog from the Dominican Republic who finds her forever home when she least expects it. This lovable potcake, Rumba, spends her days roaming the island for food and shelter, when by chance she befriends a sweet young girl named Megan who is on vacation with her dad. Megan quickly discovers that Rumba has nowhere to call home, and is determined to figure out a way to rescue her. Working quickly and with compassion, Megan and her dad arrange medical care and travel plans to bring their new furry friend home to New York City. It''s a scary but exciting adventure that includes a full belly, new fur siblings, and a big city, but most of all, a warm loving home where she can truly thrive.
£999.99
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Grandmas Gift
Book SynopsisThe Pura Belpre Illustrator Award winner, now in paperback.Trade ReviewPraise for Grandma's Gift -- : 2011 Pura Belpre Award for Illustration Winner . Touching. Kirkus Reviews Velasquez's full-bleed paintings transport readers to another time and place and expertly capture the characters' personalities and emotions. A gift, indeed. School Library Journal Praise for I, Matthew Henson . Lovely and inspiring Kirkus Reviews, starred review Powerful words and images make this an excellent choice School Library Journal, starred review Tough-minded and poetic Publishers Weekly, starred review A great combination of adventure in the wild landscape and personal struggle Booklist, starred review
£9.21
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co A River of Words The Story of William Carlos
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£16.86
Penguin Putnam Inc I Am the Dog I Am the Cat
Book SynopsisDistinguished poet Donald Hall and award-winning artist Barry Moser have teamed up to create a hilarious, affectionate portrait in contrasts of our companions, and often best friends, a cat and a dog. With evocative words and masterful paintings, they delineate the doginess and catlike qualities that everyone will recognize.
£16.19
Penguin Young Readers Group Someday
Book SynopsisA young girl contrasts the exciting things she might someday do, like digging for dinosaur bones and swimming with dolphins, with her present-day activities of finding loose change in the sofa cushions and feeding her goldfish.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc The Best Story
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Shirley Chisholm Is a Verb
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£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Violet the Pilot
Book SynopsisBy the time she''s two years old, Violet Van Winkle can fix nearly any appliance in the house. And by eight she''s building an elaborate flying machines from scratch, mind-boggling contraptions such as the Tubbubbler, the Bicycopter, and the Wing-a-ma-jig. The kids at school tease her, but they have no idea what she''s capable of. Maybe she could earn their respect by winning the blue ribbon in the upcoming Air Show. Or maybe something even better will happen, something involving her bestever invention, a Boy Scout troop in peril, and even the mayor himself!A classic underdog story full of humor and sweetness and retro pizzazz, Violet the Pilot is both endearing and adorable. It''ll fly right into your heart.
£16.19
Penguin Random House Group The Nutcracker
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Gilbert Goldfish Wants a Pet
Book SynopsisGilbert has almost everything his fishy heart could desire: a castle, a chest filled with treasure, and food that falls from the sky. But there''s one BIG thing missing from his life: a pet. And so begins Gilbert''s harrowing search for the perfect fishbowl companion - a search filled with loud barking, quiet buzzing, and one giant whiskered surprise! With snappy, rhythmic text and the most irresistible goldfish in picture book history, this tale of fish woe and triumph will make readers long for a pet as lovable as Gilbert.Watch a Video
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Stand Straight Ella Kate
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake
Book SynopsisMeet Betty Bunny, a loveable handful nobunny can resist. From author Michael B. Kaplan, creator of Disney’s T.V. show Dog with a Blog, comes the debut picture book of the Betty Bunny series. It's a story about patience—seen through the eyes of a precocious preschooler. Betty Bunny is the youngest in her family of rabbits and she’s just discovering the important things in life, like chocolate cake. She declares, “I am going to marry chocolate cake” and takes a piece to school with her in her pocket. Mom values healthy eating and tells Betty Bunny she needs patience when it comes to dessert. But Betty Bunny doesn’t want patience, she wants chocolate cake! In this funny tribute to chocolate lovers (and picky eaters), Betty Bunny’s charming perspective on patience will be recognizable to anyone with a preschooler in their life.
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Wilfred
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Calvin & Hobbes and Dr. Seuss comes a new story of unlikely friendship.Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there lived a humongous and hairy giant named Wilfred. Whenever people saw him, they ran away, which made life very lonely for Wilfred. That is, until he found himself in a rather unusual town where one brave little boy saw something special in the timid giant. So begins a story of friendship and sacrifice that will remind readers just how important one voice - no matter how small - can be.In this moving debut, Ryan Higgins shows his knack for blending humor and heart, and gives Lorax fans an unforgettable new hero.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Skippyjon Jones Cirque de OLE
Book SynopsisThe #1 New York Times bestselling kitty boy goes to the circus! In his newest adventure, the irresistible Skippyjon Jones swings out of his closet and into the spectacular Cirque de Ole, where his pals, the Chimichango gang, perform feats of derring-do. There are many acts to see, but only Skippito the Strong can perform the trickiest stunt of all. Judy Schachner's vivacious art and riotous text make for mucho read-aloud fun. Come one, come all--with Skippyjon Jones as the circus star, the Greatest Show on Earth just got even better!
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Skippyjon Jones Snow What
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Ladybug Girl Feels Happy
Book SynopsisThis concept board book is perfect for the youngest Ladybug Girl fans with its focus on feelings and emotions. Made with sturdy, thick, cardboard pages, the format is just right for toddlers’ little hands. Ladybug Girl has many feelings: happy when she plays with Bingo, scared when the thunder is loud, excited when Grandma comes to visit, plus a whole lot more. Ladybug Girl and her dog, Bingo, share many of the same feelings because they are best friends, and now you can join them too!
£8.31
Penguin Putnam Inc Lion Lessons
Book SynopsisWith the wit and read-aloud appeal of Peter Brown’s Children Make Terrible Pets and William Steig’s Pete’s a Pizza, this funny, fierce picture book teaches kids just what it takes to be a great lion There are seven steps to becoming a proper lion, including Looking Fierce, Roaring, Prowling Around, and Pouncing. Our young hero, a rather meek and scrawny human boy, does his best to learn the necessary skills during his training with a master instructor (who just happens to be a real lion). After a grueling set of lessons, the boy discovers that that the final step—Looking Out for Your Friends—is the most important of all. That’s how any kid can earn his lion diploma (not to mention the affection of every cat in town).
£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Little Big Girl
Book SynopsisA touching picture book about an older sister''s unconditional love for her new baby brotherMatisse is a little girl in a big world. Despite her size, she gets to have all sorts of grand adventures, like seeing the big sights of the city, making big messes, and taking big naps when her little body is all tuckered out. But when Matisse meets her baby brother, she realizes that she isn''t so little after all- She’s a big sister! And it’s great fun to show this new little person what wonders this big world has in store. With warmth and joy, Claire Keane showcases a gorgeous retro-inspired style to tell this tender tale of unconditional sibling love.
£12.99
