Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Moonstick The Seasons of the Sioux Trophy Picture
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mailing May
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£9.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Thanksgiving Day
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Arthurs Honey Bear
Book SynopsisArthur and his sister Violet are selling all their old toys in a Tag Sale. Even Arthur''s Honey Bear! But Arthur finds there''s more than one way to say good-bye to an old friend.
£6.59
HarperCollins Hill of Fire
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£7.18
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Surprises 38 Poems about Almost Everything I Can
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£6.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Animal Rescue Club I Can Read Level 4
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The 18 Penny Goose I Can Read Level 3
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£7.18
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Sky Is Full of Stars
Book SynopsisRead and find out about stars and stargazing in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Young stargazers learn about different star colors and brightnesses, how to locate major constellations, and how to make mini planetariums by using coffee cans and flashlights.A fine job of encouraging young people to look at stars and constellations. Highly recommended as a science resource book. —Science and Children. A dandy book for [primary grade] readers. —AP.This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It''s a Level 2 Let''s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:Entertai
£8.66
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dinosaur Bones
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£8.56
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Digging Up Dinosaurs
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tornado Alert
Book SynopsisRead and find out about tornadoes in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.In Tornado Alert, readers will learn all about tornadoes, from how they are first created to the destruction they leave behind.Branley explains these powerful storms in simple terms young children can understand. He describes the funnel cloud and how it forms and [tells] what to do during a tornado. The book ends on a comfortable note, that the idea is not to panic but to know what to do to ensure safety. (Booklist)This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It''s a Level 2 Let''s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love
£8.56
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Big Dipper
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£8.56
HarperCollins Publishers Inc You Read to Me Ill Read to You
Book Synopsis‘Thirty-five imaginative and humorous poems for an adult and a child to read aloud together. . . . The entertaining verses are varied as to length, rhythm, and subject and are illustrated with harmoniously amusing drawings.’ —BL.
£10.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Childtimes
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£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mary McLeod Bethune Crowell Biographies
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£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Everglades
Book SynopsisA lyrical creation tale of the Florida Everglades with stunning landscapes by Wendell Minor.Supports the Common Core State Standards
£9.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jump Kangaroo Jump
Book SynopsisKangaroo is back. In this story, he and his friends at camp divide into halves, thirds, and fourths to form teams at field day. Readers will cheer on this rowdy crew of Australian animals as they swim, canoe and have a good, goofy time.
£8.76
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Rifles for Watie
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£12.20
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Home
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£15.29
Penguin Books Ltd The Young Landlords
Book SynopsisIf you were looking for a real ghetto dump, you couldn’t beat The Stratford Arms. There was Askia Ben Kenobi throwing karate chops upstairs, Petey Darden making booze downstairs, and Mrs. Brown grieving for Jack Johnson, who’d died for the third time in a month—and not a rent payer in the bunch. Still, when Paul Williams and the Action Group got the Arms for one dollar, they thought they had it made. But when their friend Chris was arrested for stealing stereos and Dean’s dog started biting fire hydrants and Gloria started kissing, being a landlord turned out to be a lot more work than being a kid.
£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia The Corn Grows Ripe
Book SynopsisA Newbery Honor Book Can Tigre find the strength and courage to support his family? When Tigre’s father is badly injured in an accident, the family is thrown into turmoil. Who will plant and harvest the corn that they need to survive—and to please the Mayan gods? The neighbors have fields of their own to tend, and Tigre’s mother and grandmother cannot do it on their own. Twelve-year-old Tigre has never done a man’s work before. Can he shoulder the burden on his own, and take his father’s place? “A book of special artistic distinction, with its well-told story rich in Mayan folkway and custom and its boldly appropriate drawings.”—The Horn Book
£7.40
Penguin Random House Australia The Light at Tern Rock Newbery Library Puffin
Book SynopsisA Newbery Honor Book Will Ronnie have to spend Christmas stranded in a lighthouse? Ronnie and his aunt are tending the Tern Rock lighthouse for two December weeks while its keeper takes a much-needed vacation. Ronnie learns to love the slap of the waves against the Rock, sleeping in a bunk, climbing the winding staircase, and lighting the great lamp each night, and he looks forward to telling his family about it Christmas. But the days go by, and the lighthouse keeper doesn’t return to take them home. “Julia Sauer has again captured in words the delight of a perfect moment.” —Library Journal A beautiful story. —The Christian Science Monitor
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Three Up a Tree
Book SynopsisLolly is much too busy sunning herself to help Sam and Spider build a tree house. So when they are finished, they don't want to let her play in it. But Lolly says she knows a good story to tell, and soon the three friends are gathered in the tree house. Who will tell the best story?
£6.57
Penguin Putnam Inc Amanda Pig on Her Own
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£6.57
Penguin Putnam Inc The Sword and the Circle
Book SynopsisHis kingdom was magical, his knights were loyal, and his life was filled with adventure. . . . Young Arthur Pendragon became High King of England the instant he pulled the mysterious sword from within the stone. He unlocked the magic within the sword Excalibur, and won the heart of the Lady Guenever. At his side through quests and adventures were the Knights of the Round Table—among Gawain, who faced certain death at the hands of the Green Knight; Percival, who learned that it took more than a victory on horseback to win a place at the Round Table; and Lancelot, who daily felt a passion he was forced to hide. And over them all ruled Arthur, true King. . . . Stands far beyond any Arthurian collection for young readers.—Times Literary SupplementOther than Malory, I can think of no better introduction to the whole sweep of Arthurian stories.—School Library Journal, starred review
£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc My Black me A Beginning Book of Black Poetry A
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to be black? What does it mean to be African-American? What is the black experience?The spirited voices of twenty-six African-American poets speak to these and other questions in fifty collected poems that explore the African-American world. The rich words of this treasury rang out for the first time over twenty years ago, and will continue to shout their message for years to come.
£7.45
Penguin Random House Australia Immigrant Kids
Book SynopsisAmerica meant freedom to the immigrants of the early 1900s—but a freedom very different from what they expected. Cities were crowded and jobs were scare. Children had to work selling newspapers, delivering goods, and laboring sweatshops. In this touching book, Newberry Medalist Russell Freedman offers a rare glimpse of what it meant to be a young newcomer to America.
£8.99
Penguin Young Readers Group The Root Cellar
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£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Fox Outfoxed
Book SynopsisFox likes to do things his own way. Whether he is entering a race, trick-or-treating, or trying to impress his new neighbor, Fox adds his own special touch. His plans may not work out the way he expects them to, but he always has fun.
£7.15
Penguin Young Readers Group Waiting for Anya
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£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc The Gold Cadillac
Book SynopsisAnother powerful story in the Logan Family Saga and companion to Mildred D. Taylor''s Newbery Award-winning Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.A drive South becomes dangerous for ‘lois and her family. ''Lois and Wilma are proud of their father''s brand-new gold Cadillac, and excited that the family will be driving it all the way from Ohio to Mississippi. But as they travel deeper into the rural South, there are no admiring glances for the shiny new car; only suspicion and anger for the black man behind the wheel. For the first time in their lives, Lois and her sister know what it''s like to feel scared because of the color of their skin. A personal, poignant look at a black child''s first experience with institutional racism.--The New York Times
£7.99
Penguin Random House Australia Gilberto And the Wind Picture Puffin
Book SynopsisA young boy whose playmate is the wind and finds its many moods: one that can sail boats, fly kites, blow dirt, and turn umbrellas inside out.
£8.42
Penguin Books Ltd Island Boy Picture Puffins
Book SynopsisThe acclaimed author of Miss Rumphius recounts the lives of four generations living on a New England coastal island and the importance of family ties.The youngest and quietest of 12 children, Matthias grew closest to Tibbets Island, learning its secrets through the years. And though in later years he sailed to faraway places, he always returned to the island he loved.Island Boy is certain to be a favorite for family sharing, as well as a must for school and public libraries. Teachers will love it; buy extra copies.—School Library JournalAs encompassing as the portrait of a life depicted in the award-winning Miss Rumphius , Cooney's latest work is an ode to simple acts of daily living.—Publishers Weekly
£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia Road Builders Picture Puffin Books
Book SynopsisEver wonder how a road is built? Come along with Caldecott Medalist Simms Taback and find out! First you’ll meet the crew. Then you’ll see all the trucks up close—cement mixers, bulldozers, dump trucks, graders, pavers—and learn what each one does. And finally, you’ll watch a bustling new road come to life! “A splendid introduction to a world that many children find riveting.”—Publishers Weekly
£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia The Island of the Skog
Book SynopsisShout it once! Shout it twice!Friends forever! Skog and mice!Since its publication in 1973, The Island of the Skog has been a favorite of children everywhere-and of the author himself! We're delighted to remind you of this beloved book on its thirtieth birthday. Jenny and her city-mouse friends take to the seas in search of a more peaceful place to live. But when they arrive at what first seems the island of their dreams, they have a giant problem to contend with: the island's only inhabitant, the Skog. Judging by his enormous footprints, he seems a more terrible threat than a hundred urban cats and dogs. How will the mice master their new domain?Funny, exciting and sweet, The Island of the Skog is a timeless tale of cooperation and compromise. It won the Michigan State Young Readers Award, and was included on Booklist's Books for Every Child and the CBC Books for Peace list.
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Penguin Books Ltd Alligator Shoes
Book SynopsisA Reading Rainbow Book! This zany alligator with a love for footwear is guaranteed to make you laugh—no ifs, and, or boots about it. Alvin the alligator loves to watch people—more specifically, their shoes. But his interest leads to fun and a bit of trouble when he spends the night locked in a shoe store trying on the merchandise! It's funny immediately.—The Seattle Post-Intelligencer Dorros [has] a genuine, offhand comic talent.—Kirkus Reviews In this zany story, the surprise ending carries an artfully-hidden message.—The Weekly Washington
£6.99
Penguin Books Ltd FixIT Picture Puffin
Book SynopsisOne morning Emma gets up early to watch television. But the TV won't work. No one can fix it-not Mom, not Dad, not even the repairman. Neither can a balloon or a song or playing horsey fix Emma's disappointment. But then Emma's mother reads her a book. Read it again, says Emma. And again. And when Emma's father finally realizes what's wrong with the TV-it was just unplugged!-Emma is too busy reading to care. The power of books to enthrall has rarely been presented in such a clever, simple way for the TV-savvy preschool set.
£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd Theres Something in My Attic
Book SynopsisUh-oh, there might be something creeping around in the attic. Could it be a monster? After a little girl hears something snooping around in the attic when she’s sleeping, she decides to investigate. How can she sleep when something is making creaking noises and stealing her toys when she’s not looking? In typically zany Mayer fashion, an intrepid girl confronts a resident nightmare with delightfully unexpected results.—Publishers WeeklyThe story is satisfying, humorous, possibly bibliotherapeutic, and significantly different from previous titles to justify making room on the shelf for this nightmare as well.—School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Day the Goose Got Loose
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Penguin Random House Australia Matthew and Tilly
Book SynopsisSet in the diverse neighborhood of a big city, this poignant and universal story of friendship tells about two best pals who share everything together—even making up after a quarrel. “Children will recognize their own relationships in the ebb and flow of Matthew and Tilly’s friendship.”—Booklist “There can never be too many books about the importance of friendship and forgiveness—especially when they are of this caliber.”—Publisher’s Weekly “This modest story line swells with the visual excitement of Peck’s paintings. . . . Their power lingers in the mind long after they have been seen.”—School Library Journal
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Penguin Putnam Inc Boundless Grace
Book SynopsisMary Hoffman and Caroline Binch bring their heroine to brilliant life in this charming sequel to the award-winning Amazing Grace.When Grace gets the opportunity to go to Africa and visit with her father and his new family, she feels a little strange. But Nana says families are what you make them, and Grace is going to make the most of hers! As assured and uplifting as its predecessor. -Publishers Weekly, starred reviewValidating, uplifting, and bound to please. -School Library Journal, starred reviewA Reading Rainbow Book * A Parents Choice Best Book of the YearA Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Parenting Magazine Reading Magic AwardAn NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc No Jumping on the Bed
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Penguin Putnam Inc A Is for Africa
Book SynopsisFrom A to Z, stunning color photographs depict everyday life in Nigeria, where the author-photographer grew up—but the images pictured also represent the rich diversity of Africa, and the warm family ties and traditional village life found throughout this vast colorful continent. A talented photographer, Onyefulu [offers] and incisive, sophisticated view of her homeland’s rich heritage.—Publishers WeeklyVisually appealing.—Kirkus Reviews
£8.13
Penguin Putnam Inc Abuela Spanish Edition
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£10.41
Penguin Random House Australia I Know an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Pie Picture
Book SynopsisI know an old lady who swallowed a pie, a Thanksgiving pie, which was really too dry.And with that the feast begins! After the pie the old lady swallows a whole squash, all of the salad, and the entire turkey! As Mother and Father watch in shock, the two children are delighted to see the old lady growing fatter and fatter. And, in the end, the old lady makes a surprising and humorous contribution to the holiday festivities.Jackson draws on some traditional Thanksgiving foods to give a familiar rhyme new zing. Schachner's exuberant, cartoon-style illustrations . . . catch the comedy splendidly! --BooklistSchachner's watercolor illustrations are absolutely delightful. Children will find lots to examine and enjoy in these expressive pictures, particularly the repeated appearances of the woman's fluffy white cat. --School Library Journal
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Warne Frederick & Company All About Spot
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Penguin Random House Australia One Little Two Little Three Little Pilgrims
Book SynopsisTen little Pilgrims and ten little Wampanoag boys and girls are getting ready for the harvest feast. In colonial Plimoth, the Pilgrims hunt ducks and geese and dig up turnips and carrots. In a nearby village, the Wampanoag dig for clams, fish for cod, and gather nuts and berries. Finally it’s time for the meal. First everyone gives thanks, then it’s time to eat and celebrate. The simple rhythmic text and autumn-colored illustrations are just right for practicing counting and sharing the history and fun of Thanksgiving with young children. “Cravath’s colorful pictures depict the busy activities in authentic detail.”—Booklist
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