Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Penguin Putnam Inc The AntiBook
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Name of This Book Is Secret comes a darkly funny story about a boy who wants the world to disappear. This fantastical quest for comfort and belonging was called “a surprisingly powerful, formula-breaking coming-of-age story” by the New York Times.Mickey is angry all the time: at his divorced parents, at his sister, and at his two new stepmoms, both named Charlie. And so he can't resist the ad inside his pack of gum: Do you ever wish everyone would go away? Buy The Anti-Book! Satisfaction guaranteed. He orders the book, but when it arrives, it's blank—except for one line of instruction: To erase it, write it. He fills the pages with all the things and people he dislikes . . . Next thing he knows, he's wandering an anti-world, one in which everything and everyone familiar is gone. Or are they? His sister soon reappears--but she's only four inches tall. A tiny talTrade Review"Filled with clever wordplay and puns come-to-life. Its world crackles with imagination . . . The Anti-Book is a surprisingly powerful, formula-breaking coming-of-age story." —The New York Times★ "Simon’s omniscient narrator speaks to readers with equal parts humor, sarcasm, and intrigue. Short, quick-moving chapters, filled with dialogue and action, will keep the interest of its target audience . . . the strange, fantastical nature of this book is a fresh and welcome remix of the coming-of-age genre." —School Library Journal, starred review"Lively interstitial illustrations show the White tween in both realistic and fantastical settings . . . Short sentences and a fast-moving plot will especially appeal to reluctant readers. A bubble-gum story disguising some real substance." —Kirkus"Simon offers wacky, inventive sidekicks and plenty of humor, but it’s also weirdly refreshing to adventure with a grumpy protagonist truly wallowing in his misery. On the flip side, it’s heartening to watch Mickey grow in self-love and self-awareness and ultimately realize that he has been papering over deeper emotions with surface complaints. A sweetly silly but satisfying concoction." —Booklist"With this fast-paced, humorous adventure, Simon explores the complicated interplay of negative emotions as Mickey learns to confront his shifting 'states of mind' and cope with the world around him." —Publishers Weekly“This book will move you, make you laugh, and change the way you think. A mind-bending experience, unlike anything you've ever read before.” —Adam Gidwitz, author of The Inquisitor’s Tale “This exciting, clever, and ultimately moving book deserves a place on the same shelf as our most beloved children’s fantasies.” —Trenton Lee Stewart, author of The Mysterious Benedict Society “Wildly original. Witty. Whimsical. This book is clever and full of good humor. Kids (and their parents) will love it." —Holly Goldberg Sloan, author of Counting by 7s “Quirky, snarky, and fast-paced. I’m very much pro The Anti-Book. I loved it!” —Chris Grabenstein, author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library “Rafi Simon has created a wildly inventive world and a story that is both deep and deeply funny.” —Stuart Gibbs, author of Spy School
£12.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Lola
Book SynopsisTrade Review★ "The Spanish in this edition of Islandborn feels familiar and representative of the community of which Diaz writes. Espinosa’s illustrations beautifully center Afro-Latinidad, which is something that is lacking in other children’s books about Latinx people...This rich celebration of heritage and diversity will spark curiosity in young readers to learn their own family histories." —Booklist, starred review
£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc Shirley and Jamilas Big Fall
Book SynopsisFor fans of Raina Telgemeier and Victoria Jamieson, this middle grade graphic novel series tells the story of Shirley and Jamila, two girl detectives on a mission to stop their school’s biggest bully once and for allAs Jamila settles into the rhythms of classes and after-school basketball practice, Shirley has a new mystery on her mind. Her old enemy Chuck is up to his usual tricks: He''s been blackmailing kids all over school, and Shirley knows that she and Jamila can put a stop to it. They hatch a plan: They''ll break into his house late one night and recover all the notes Chuck''s been using to blackmail innocent kids. But while Shirley and Jamila are at the house, another intruder arrives—an intruder who can help them put a stop to Chuck''s crimes once and for all. Trade ReviewA 2023 ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project Pick ★ "Goerz spins a twisty mystery plot . . . [and] playfully subverts classic middle grade drama, depicting a deepening, expanding friendship among kids who ostensibly don’t have much in common . . . Goerz nicely mixes visual narrative styles (wordless spreads, layered snapshots) to tell this fun, dynamic story." —Booklist, starred review"Goerz’s detailed and expressive art pairs with dynamic dialogue to create a strong cast of characters and plotting. Emotional tension from new and developing friendships and suspense stemming from the case keep the pacing taut. Readers will especially empathize with Jamila as she worries and works to balance friendships with very different people. A solid next installment to this detective series centered on friendship." —Kirkus
£11.66
Penguin Putnam Inc Can I Play Too
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Kids, as well as their adults, will likely appreciate the supportive, thoughtful, and positive approach to dealing with emotions and responses, along with the themes of sharing, collaboration, and being considerate of others." —Booklist"A wonderful choice for anyone seeking books on social-emotional development or for use with helping kids on the spectrum better understand social cues." —School Library Journal
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Victoria Jamieson Box Set
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£23.38
Penguin Putnam Inc Lubna and Pebble
Book SynopsisIn an unforgettable story that subtly addresses the refugee crisis, a young girl must decide if friendship means giving up the one item that brings her comfort during a time of utter uncertainty.Lubna's best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always smiles when she feels scared. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does. This emotionally stirring and stunningly illustrated picture book explores one girl's powerful act of friendship in the midst of an unknown situation. TIME Magazine’s Top Ten Children’s BooksNew York Public Library Best Books for KidsChicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books Pennsylvania Baker's Dozen Book AwardNew York Three Apples nomineeIndiana Read Aloud Master ListKansas NEA Reading Circle Recommended TitlesMaryland BlackTrade Review“A timely story of displacement, loss, friendship and kindness—universal messages with timeless appeal.”—Booklist, starred review “The larger-than-life, almost dreamy illustrations show readers what Lubna sees and feels, and the rawness of both text and images penetrates the heart. . . . A true celebration of the endless creativity and resilience of children.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Spacious, soaring spreads by Egnéus add flashes of imaginative escape to the poignant story by Meddour. . . . The story addresses a difficult subject but stays focused on hope.”—Publishers Weekly“Meddour’s short, simple sentences pack an emotional punch. . . . This tender, understated story honors the emotional resilience of young people.”—Horn Book“A truly important story about the refugee crisis and the power of friendship. Highly recommended.”—School Library Journal
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Goodbye Friend Hello Friend
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of The Rabbit Listened comes a gentle story about the difficulty of change . . . and the wonder that new beginnings can bring.Change and transitions are hard, but Goodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend! demonstrates how, when one experience ends, it opens the door for another to begin. It follows two best friends as they say goodbye to snowmen, and hello to stomping in puddles. They say goodbye to long walks, butterflies, and the sun...and hello to long evening talks, fireflies, and the stars. But the hardest goodbye of all comes when one of the friends has to move away. Feeling alone isn't easy, and sometimes new beginnings take time. But even the hardest days come to an end, and you never know what tomorrow will bring.Trade ReviewThe BCCB 2019 Blue Ribbons List“Doerrfeld is carving a lovely niche with sweet, deeply attuned books for the littlest audience . . . There are tears, then letters, and then, of course a new friend. All along Doerrfeld’s wonderfully soft, jaunty illustrations convey the spark and vulnerability of the preschool years.” —New York Times Book Review"Tender and observant, this is a book that will inspire readers ages 3 to 7 to notice the hello-goodbye moments in their own lives." —Wall Street Journal★ "We’ve seen treatments of friendship loss before, but this turns that story into a tender and friendly exploration of life’s balance, deftly escalating from matter-of-fact changes to harder ones." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review"From the author of The Rabbit Listened, this suggested first purchase title speaks to social emotional learning, views the passage of time and change through the eyes of a child, and allows a glimpse at the ups and downs of growing up. For young readers in all libraries." —School Library Journal "A warming study of friendship, loss, and new friendship." —Kirkus"At its best, though, this book encourages a positive outlook on change as well as making friends." —Booklist
£17.09
Penguin Young Readers Mi papi tiene una moto
Book SynopsisUn homenaje al amor entre un padre y su hija, y a un dinámico barrio de inmigrantes, del galardonado dúo de Isabel Quintero y Zeke Peña.Cuando Daisy Ramona recorre su barrio en motocicleta con su papi, ve a la gente y los lugares que siempre ha conocido. También ve a una comunidad que está cambiando rápidamente a su alrededor. Pero mientras el sol azul púrpura y dorado se va poniendo a sus espaldas, Daisy Ramona comprende que el amor que siente por su ciudad nunca cambiará. Con brillantes ilustraciones y un texto lleno de sentimiento, Mi papi tiene una motocicleta es un mensaje lleno de amor de una niña a su padre, esforzado trabajador, y a los recuerdos que todos guardamos de nuestro hogar a pesar de los cambios o la distancia.
£17.09
Dutton Books for Young Readers City of the Uncommon Thief
Book SynopsisA dark and intricate fantasy, City of the Uncommon Thief is the story of a quarantined city gripped by fear and of the war that can free it.Guilders work. Foundlings scrub the bogs. Needles bind. Swords tear. And men leave. There is nothing uncommon in this city. I hope Errol Thebes is dead. We both know he is safer that way. In a walled city of a mile-high iron guild towers, many things are common knowledge: No book in any of the city''s libraries reveals its place on a calendar or a map. No living beasts can be found within the city''s walls. And no good comes to the guilder or foundling who trespasses too far from their labors. Even on the tower rooftops, where Errol Thebes and the rest of the city''s teenagers pass a few short years under an open sky, no one truly believes anything uncommon is possible within the city walls. But one guildmaster has broken tradition to protect her child, and now the whole cityTrade Review"City of the Uncommon Thief is dizzying and bright, a masterful novel that sits somewhere in the space between Frances Hardinge and Philip Pullman."—Tor.com★ "A macabre marvel of a tale."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Bertrand is wildly ambitious, and she’s masterful in her success, trusting readers to be patient and thoughtful enough to tackle shifting locations, characters, perspectives, and plots. It all comes together into a conclusion that drags wildly disparate parts together, howling for their independence but finally yielding to become part of a (begrudgingly) tamed and comprehensive whole that is worth every word."—BCCB, starred review★ "Not only a sprawling work of precise storytelling, but also a literary Rubik’s cube […] City of the Uncommon Thief is genre-defying fiction at its finest, and Bertrand sticks the landing on a book that knows no fear."—Book Page, starred review"Epic...Recommended for fans of Sabaa Tahir’s An Ember in the Ashes and Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows."—SLJ"A strange, fascinating adventure in a singular world."—Publishers WeeklyA BookPage Best Book A Tor.com Reviewers' ChoiceA BCCB Blue Ribbon Book
£9.99
Dutton Books for Young Readers Penguin Minis Looking for Alaska
Book Synopsis“Will slip equally well into a pocket as a Christmas stocking.” – The Wall Street Journal, “What to Give,” holiday gift guide.Introducing Penguin Minis! #1 bestselling author John Green like you''ve never read him before. • Featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC''s The World, Real Simple, BuzzFeed, Bustle, and more!John Green''s critically acclaimed debut, Looking for Alaska, is now available as a Penguin Mini edition. Complete and unabridged, the book''s revolutionary landscape design and ultra-thin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. Perfectly-sized to slip into a pocket or bag, Penguin Minis are ideal for reading on the go.About Looking for Alaska: Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award Los Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistA Great American Reads selectionA New York Trade ReviewAbout Penguin Minis:“The tiny editions are the size of a cellphone and no thicker than your thumb, with paper as thin as onion skin. They can be read with one hand — the text flows horizontally, and you can flip the pages upward, like swiping a smartphone…. It’s a bold experiment that, if successful, could reshape the publishing landscape and perhaps even change the way people read.” – The New York TimesAbout LOOKING FOR ALASKA:An ALA Best Book for Young Adults Top 10 An ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers A 2005 Booklist Editors’ Choice A Kirkus Best Book of 2005 A 2005 SLJ Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age "What sets this novel apart is the brilliant, insightful, suffering but enduring voice of Miles Halter." --Chicago Tribune "Funny, sad, inspiring, and always compelling." --Bookpage "Stunning conclusion . . . one worthy of a book this good." --Philadelphia Inquirer "The spirit of Holden Caulfield lives on." --Kliatt "What sings and soars in this gorgeously told tale is Green’s mastery of language and the sweet, rough edges of Pudge’s voice. Girls will cry and boys will find love, lust, loss and longing in Alaska’s vanilla-and-cigarettes scent." Kirkus, starred review "Miles’s narration is alive with sweet, self-deprecating humor, and his obvious struggle to tell the story truthfully adds to his believability. Like Phineas in John Knowles’s A Separate Peace, Green draws Alaska so lovingly, in self-loathing darkness as well as energetic light, that readers mourn her loss along with her friends." --SLJ, starred review "...Miles is a witty narrator who manages to be credible as the overlooked kid, but he's also an articulate spokesperson for the legions of teen searching for life meaning (his taste for famous last words is a believable and entertaining quirk), and the Colonel's smarts, clannish loyalties, and relentlessly methodological approach to problems make him a true original....There's a certain recursive fitness here, since this is exactly the kind of book that makes kids like Miles certain that boarding school will bring them their destiny, but perceptive readers may also realize that their own lives await the discovery of meaning even as they vicariously experience Miles' quest." --Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review "Readers will only hope that this is not the last word from this promising new author." --Publishers Weekly “John Green has written a powerful novel—one that plunges headlong into the labyrinth of life, love, and the mysteries of being human. This is a book that will touch your life, so don’t read it sitting down. Stand up, and take a step into the Great Perhaps.” —K.L. Going, author of Fat Kid Rules the World, a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book
£9.50
Dutton Books for Young Readers Penguin Minis Paper Towns
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAbout Penguin Minis:“The tiny editions are the size of a cellphone and no thicker than your thumb, with paper as thin as onion skin. They can be read with one hand — the text flows horizontally, and you can flip the pages upward, like swiping a smartphone…. It’s a bold experiment that, if successful, could reshape the publishing landscape and perhaps even change the way people read.” – The New York TimesAbout PAPER TOWNS:Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery New York Times bestseller USA Today bestseller Publishers Weekly bestseller A Booklist Best Book of the Year An SLJ Best Book of the Year A VOYA Best Book of the Year “Green’s prose is astounding—from hilarious, hyperintellectual trash talk and shtick, to complex philosophizing, to devastating observation and truths.” —SLJ, starred review “[Green’s] a superb stylist, with a voice perfectly matched to his amusing, illuminating material.” —Booklist, starred review “Laugh-out-loud humor and heartfelt poignancy.”—Kliatt, starred review “Green delivers once again with this satisfying, crowd-pleasing look at a complex, smart boy and the way he loves. Genuine—and genuinely funny—dialogue, a satisfyingly tangled but not unbelievable mystery and delightful secondary characters.” —Kirkus "Stellar, with deliciously intelligent dialogue and plenty of mind-twisting insights…a powerfully great read." —VOYA "Compelling." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£9.57
Dutton Books for Young Readers Every Body Looking
Book SynopsisA Finalist for the National Book AwardWhen Ada leaves home for her freshman year at a Historically Black College, it’s the first time she’s ever been so far from her family—and the first time that she’s been able to make her own choices and to seek her place in this new world. As she stumbles deeper into the world of dance and explores her sexuality, she also begins to wrestle with her past—her mother’s struggle with addiction, her Nigerian father’s attempts to make a home for her. Ultimately, Ada discovers she needs to brush off the destiny others have chosen for her and claim full ownership of her body and her future. “Candice Iloh’s beautifully crafted narrative about family, belonging, sexuality, and telling our deepest truths in order to be whole is at once immensely readable and ultimately healing.”—Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times Bestselling Author of Brown Girl DreamingTrade ReviewA Finalist for the National Book AwardA Michael L. Printz Award HonoreeOne of Reader's Digest's 50 Best YA Novels of All Time"Candice Iloh's beautifully crafted narrative about family, belonging, sexuality, and telling our deepest truths in order to be whole is at once immensely readable and ultimately healing."—Jacqueline Woodson, New York Times bestselling author of Brown Girl Dreaming"An essential—and emotionally gripping and masterfully written and compulsively readable—addition to the coming-of-age canon."—Nic Stone, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin"I can't remember the last time I read a story that stood this effortlessly at the axis of so many slivers of young American life. To show complexity without box-checking, and empathy without melodrama, to me, makes this a story with legs, and Iloh a writer to watch." —Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down “This blazing coming-of-age comet will have everybody looking up.”—New York Times"Lyrical, insightful, and searing."—Teen Vogue“[Iloh] makes a stunning debut with this brilliant coming-of-age tale.”—Buffalo News"[A portrait] of a young woman struggling with issues both universal — wanting to be liked, to feel seen, to make a friend — and specific to the experiences of a Black woman and child of immigrants.... [T]riumphant."—Vox★ "In this stunning debut for young adults, Iloh crafts succinct, beautiful poems to illustrate the difficulties of navigating the tangle of family history and obligation, the power of art to heal and express, and the strength it takes to chart an authentic, independent path."—Publishers Weekly, starred review★ "This book is a testament to the beauty of Black girls, their circumstances, bodies, and cultures."—Booklist, starred review★ "Iloh uses verse beautifully…[A] captivating, sometimes heartbreaking, yet ultimately hopeful story."—Kirkus, starred review"Every Body Looking is a powerful acknowledgement of what we gain when we grant ourselves permission to embrace who we are fully and completely."—BookPage"A hopeful, beautifully written, deeply affecting story of what we endure and overcome in the journey to become ourselves."—Teen Librarian Toolbox“Readers will be left wishing they could accompany Ada as she pursues her passion and finds her way to a genuine relationship, while left hopeful and inspired by her beautifully-told story.”—SLJA Feminist Book Project Top Ten Title
£9.99
Dutton Books for Young Readers Break This House
Book SynopsisFrom Printz honoree and National Book Award Finalist Candice Iloh, a prose novel about a teenager reckoning with her family?s?and her home town''s?secrets.Yaminah Okar left Obsidian and the wreckage of her family years ago. She and her father have made lives for themselves in Brooklyn. She thinks she?s moved on to bigger and better things. She thinks she''s finally left behind that city she would rather forget. But when a Facebook message about her estranged mother pierces Yaminah?s new bubble, memories of everything that happened before her parents'' divorce come roaring back. Now, Yaminah must finally reckon with the truth about her mother and the growing collapse of a place she once called home.Trade Review★"A unique bildungsroman about growing up with an inconsistent and absent mother that is grounded in Iloh’s expert craftsmanship for character and setting"—SLJ, starred review"Iloh’s meditation on grief, individuals’ capacity for change, and perseverance of family [is] a thought-provoking read."—Publishers Weekly“Iloh’s coming-of-age story deconstructs the tropes of Black familial life and shines a glaring light onto the importance of addressing trauma”—Booklist"A tender, poetic storyabout what it's like to experience loss and learn to continue living anyway."—Book Page
£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Flora la Fresca the Art of Friendship
Book SynopsisTrade Review*“Chambers places universal friendship trials within the specific joy and beauty of an Afro-Panamanian family, capturing the deep, intense emotions of childhood bonds. Rim’s delightful illustrations punctuate the text and capture the mood of the characters’ journeys. . . . Funny, heartwarming, and sweet.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review“Pencil-like b&w sketches from Rim pepper vivacious prose by Chambers, punctuating Flora’s moments of elation and sorrow as she works to navigate her shifting relationships. Realistic familial dynamics and a fair amount of tween antics from Flora and company add verve to this warm friendship story.”—Publishers Weekly“Chambers has captured the many real and raw feelings that a child may experience when a friend is moving. Paired with the splendid illustrations by Rim that enhance the story, this is a delightful look into the special connections one can have with friends and family.”—Booklist“The girls’ friendship is full of inside jokes and heartwarming anecdotes, and both pals are realistic modern tweens, writing code in Scratch, practicing TikTok dances, and skateboarding. The mix of Spanish and English dialogue between the friends shows their growing Spanish language skills, and their relationships with their Latinx mothers deftly convey the parent/child dynamic of second-generation kids trying to honor their heritage. Having a close friend move away in childhood is a common theme in middle grade and YA lit, and Chambers’ compassionate look at Clara and Flora’s relationship may make the journey more bearable for those facing a similar scenario.”—BCCB
£15.29
Vintage Espanol La primera regla del punk The First Rule of Punk
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£10.40
Random House USA Inc Fast Track Chemistry
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£999.99
Random House USA Inc Puzzloonies The Last Donut A SolvetheStory Puzzle
Book SynopsisSnag a pencil. Sink into a silly story. Solve the puzzles and save the day! Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated and compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on-the-go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode—as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing 'til the very end . . . if they can reach it! In The Last Donut, Danny’s favorite bakery has inexplicably closed. All that’s left of the shop is one (and very valuable) donut. Danny vows to find it, but he’s not the only one searching for the scrumptious treat. A town-wide donut hunt has begun, and it’s up to you to help Danny find the last donut! Solve the puzzles inside and win the delicious race!
£6.99
Random House USA Inc Puzzlooies Dont Feed Fluffy
Book SynopsisSnag a pencil. Sink into the story. Solve the puzzles—and save the day! Say goodbye to boring downtime and hello to Puzzlooies!, the latest in portable entertainment. Meant for kids to write in, these illustrated compact books flip up like a reporter’s notebook, making them perfect for fast fun while on the go. Each zany adventure is packed with eclectic puzzles to decipher and decode—as well as jokes, riddles, and true trivia galore that’ll keep readers laughing till the very end . . . if they can reach it!In Don’t Feed Fluffy, accident-prone Carlos has trouble keeping his after-school jobs. He's flooded Superstar Golf Center, caused Cupcake Castle to collapse, coated Waffle Planet in syrup, and even made a mega-mess of Movierama with its own popcorn maker. So when he takes a job from his sister’s dog-walking business, he figures it’ll be easy money. Anyone can handle a cute pup nam
£999.99
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Professor Astro Cats Outer Space Flash Cards
Book SynopsisBased on the hit cult book Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space, these out-of-this-world flash cards are fun and educational for parents and kids alike!This deck of flash cards creates astronomical family fun, especially for fans of Ben Newman's exciting, colorful art from the children's nonfiction book Professor Astro Cat's Frontiers of Space. These flash cards cover everything from the solar system to space travel, exploration and discovery, and more to help your cadets learn as much about the universe as Astro Cat. With full-color cards featuring delightful mid-century art from the book, these flash cards make learning about space truly stellar.
£15.11
Random House USA Inc Save the Rainbow Shimmer and Shine
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£5.99
Random House USA Inc How to Be a Lion
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£16.14
Random House USA Inc Robot Power Blaze and the Monster Machines Step
Book SynopsisRobots are the stars of this Step 2 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader featuring Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines--plus shiny stickers!Blaze and his friends from Nickelodeon's Blaze and the Monster Machines use teamwork to take on Crusher's wacky robot racers in this all-new Step into Reading leveled reader. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will enjoy this Step 2 reader featuring a shiny foil cover and shiny stickers! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
£5.99
Random House USA Inc The Little Library Mr Tiffins Classroom
Book SynopsisMr. Tiffin and his students from the perennially popular How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin? and The Dinosaur Expert make friends with, Librarian Beck a new character in the series who also happens to be non-binary. This thoughtful picture book is about a wood-working project that helps a young student become a book lover.Everyone in Mr. Tiffin's class couldn't be more excited that the new school library has finally opened. Everyone except Jake. Jake is a slow and careful reader. Sometimes he reads the same page more than once to figure everything out. And he often feels left behind on class Library Day. All that changes when Librarian Beck notices Jake running his fingers across the grooves of a brand-new bookshelf and offers him an old, worn book: Woodworking for Young Hands. Jake checks the book out, studies the pictures and instructions, and renews the book again and again. When the school year comes to an end, Jake has the perfect gift idea for
£14.24
Random House USA Inc A to Z Mysteries Super Edition 11
Book SynopsisDink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get to the bottom of the Grand Canyon--and a mystery--in the eleventh A to Z Mysteries Super Edition!Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are visiting the Grand Canyon when they spot Parker Stone--a famous TV star. They can''t wait to get his autograph, but before they can, Parker is kidnapped! Only a few clues--and his pet parrot--are left behind. It''s up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to find Parker--before it''s too late!Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! From The Absent Author to The Zombie Zone, there''s a mystery for every letter of the alphabet, plus super editions with even more A to Z fun. And don''t miss Ron Roy''s series for younger readers, Calendar Mysteries!
£7.95
Random House USA Inc A to Z Mysteries Super Edition 12
Book SynopsisDink, Josh, and Ruth Rose tackle an out-of-this-world mystery--in the twelfth A to Z Mysteries Super Edition!Mystery takes off in 3. . . 2. . . 1! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are in Florida, visiting a space museum, Alice''s Space Shuttle. There, they get to check out cool NASA gear! But someone is sneaking around Alice''s house, and not because they want a tour. They want Alice''s property! Why? Only Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose can solve this Jupiter-size mystery! Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! From The Absent Author to The Zombie Zone, there''s a mystery for every letter of the alphabet, plus super editions with even more A to Z fun. And don''t miss Ron Roy''s series for younger readers, Calendar Mysteries!
£8.23
Random House USA Inc Puppy Pirates 7 Lost at Sea
Book SynopsisAhoy, mateys! Set sail for fun and adventure on a pirate ship full of puppies.SOS! Wally and the Puppy Pirates know the legends and mysteries about the Grr-muda Triangle, but could all those strange stories be true? There's only one way to find out: the Salty Bone is going to sail straight through the Grr-muda Triangle! Will the crew make it out alive? Or will they be lost at sea forever . . . ?
£7.45
Random House USA Inc This Is the Tree We Planted
Book SynopsisLearn about all of the animals that coexist in just one tree that a classroom planted in this fun, informative, cumulative picture book in the tradition of This is the House That Jack Built.A class plants a tree in the playground, and together, they watch it grow. There is no shortage of action to observe in its branches: a robin protecting her eggs from a squirrel and her kits, a lizard stalking a spider, and a hawk swirling around overhead. Within this tree is an entire ecosystem, all created by the class who planted it. Beloved children's book creator Kate McMullan has crafted a story that will encourage kids to cultivate a love of nature as they observe the world living inside their backyards.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc Shut the Door
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£8.99
Random House USA Inc We Rise We Resist We Raise Our Voices
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£15.19
Random House USA Inc Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom Poster Book
Book SynopsisWith Jurassic World Dominion roaring into theaters June 10, 2022, you can relive the excitement of the blockbuster film Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom inside the pages of this full-color poster book!Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World Dominion will be released in theaters on June 10, 2022, bringing with it all the wonder, adventure, and thrills of one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema history. This all-new motion picture event sees the return of favorite characters such as Owen Grady, Claire Dearing, Dr. Ellie Sattler, and Dr. Ian Malcolm as well as the dinosaurs everyone loves, including Blue, Tyrannosaurus rex, and the Mosasaurus! This full-color book includes eye-catching posters from Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom ready to pull out and hang up!
£7.30
Random House USA Inc Gravity
Book SynopsisRocky meets I''m Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in this YA novel about a young female boxer who learns to fight for what she wants. *A riveting pugilistic must-read. --Kirkus Reviews, starredGravity Doomsday Delgado is good at breaking things. Maybe she learned it from her broken home.But since she started boxing with a legendary coach at a gym in Brooklyn, Gravity is finding her talent for breaking things has an upside. Lately, she''s been breaking records, breaking her competitors, and breaking down the walls inside her. Boxing is taking her places, and if she just stays focused, she knows she''ll have a shot at the Olympics.Life outside the ring is heating up, too. Suddenly she''s flirting (and more) with a cute boxer at her gym--much to her coach''s disapproval. Meanwhile, things at home with Gravity''s mom are reaching a tipping point, and Gravity has to look out for her little brother, Ty. With Olympic dreams, Gravit
£11.26
Random House USA Inc Dream Street
Book SynopsisNAMED ONE OF THE BEST CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Visit a truly special street bursting with joy, hope, and dreams. Inspired by the neighborhood where they grew up as cousins, this gorgeous picture book from an award-winning illustrator and critically acclaimed author is the perfect gift or keepsake for every generation. Welcome to Dream Street--the best street in the world! Jump rope with Azaria--can you Double Dutch one leg at a time? Dream big with Ede and Tari, who wish to create a picture book together one day. Say hello with Mr. Sidney, a retired mail carrier who greets everyone with the words, Don't wait to have a great day. Create one! On Dream Street, love between generations rules, everyone is special, and the warmth of the neighborhood shines. A magical story from the critically acclaimed author of Nana Akua Goes to School and
£15.19
Random House USA Inc Fairy Science
Book SynopsisAn enchanting STEM-and-fairy-filled picture book from the award-winning author-illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing!All the fairies in Pixieville believe in magic--except Esther. She believes in science.When a forest tree stops growing, all the fairies are stumped--including Esther. But not for long! Esther knows that science can get to the root of the problem--and its solution! Whether you believe in fairy magic or the power of science, you will be charmed by Esther, the budding fairy scientist.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc Jingle Smells A ScratchAndSniff Adventure Paw
Book SynopsisA scent-sational Christmas picture book featuring Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol--plus ten scratch-and-sniff scents! Join the team from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol for a scent-sational Christmas in Adventure Bay. Children ages 3 to 7 will love scratching and sniffing the ten delightful smells in this colorful hardcover picture book as Chase, Skye, Marshall, and the rest of the pups decorate a tree, enjoy sweet treats from Mr. Porter, and much, much more.
£10.44
Random House USA Inc Gingerbread Pup Step Into Reading Step 3
Book SynopsisYou've heard of the Gingerbread boy, but what about his pup? This fun Step 3 early reader puts a great spin on the classic fairytale.Evalina desperately wants a dog, so she bakes one out of gingerbread and he springs to life! But the gingerbread pup gets into mischief all over town and Evalina must find a way to catch him if she can! This is the latest enchanting fractured fairy tale from the author of early readers Pupunzel, Dogerella, and, The Fairy Dogmother. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
£7.05
Random House USA Inc Hilo Book 7 Gina
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£12.34
Random House Children's Books Two Girls a Clock and a Crooked House
Book SynopsisCombine the thought-provoking time travel of When You Reach Me with the humorous storytelling of Lemony Snicket, and you get a wholly original journey through time, space, and the depths of the human heart.This is a story of things that are not possible.It's not possible for Amy to see spirits. (She does.)It's not possible that Amy and Moo can communicate using only their minds. (They do.)It's not possible to time-travel. (Yet.)And it's definitely not possible that witches exist. (Seriously?)None of these things are possible. (Until now . . .)
£13.29
Random House USA Inc Crying Laughing
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£999.99
Random House USA Inc Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School Or How
Book SynopsisAn acclaimed author and a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator team up to bring us a funny, warm, and utterly winning chapter book that follows, day by day, the first hundred days in one first grader's classroom.In just one hundred days, Harry will learn how to overcome first-day jitters, what a family circle is, why guinea pigs aren't scary after all, what a silent e is about, how to count to 100 in tons of different ways, and much more. He'll make great friends, celebrate lots of holidays, and learn how to use his words. In other words, he will become an expert first grader.Made up of one hundred short chapters and accompanied by tons of energetic illustrations from bestselling illustrator of The Good Egg and The Bad Seed, this is a chapter book all first graders will relate to--one that captures all the joys and sorrows of the first hundred days of school.Funny, original, and completely captivating. --R. J. Palacio, bestselling autho
£14.24
Random House USA Inc Awesome Dog 5000 Book 1
Book SynopsisHeads up, DOG MAN lovers! Watch out, readers of BAD GUYS! Robotic dog AWESOME DOG 5000 is in the neighborhood and he's. . . well, he's awesome.Marty, Ralph, and Skyler might make the ultimate secret combo when battling alien-slime ninjas in their favorite video game, but in real life they're just regular kids. That is, until the three best friends discover Awesome Dog 5000, a robotic dog with very real power-ups. Awesome Dog can bark a sonic boom, walk at speeds over three hundred miles per hour, and fetch with an atomic cannon. Life for Marty, Ralph, and Skyler just got a major turbo-boost!Attention, readers! AWESOME DOG 5000 is a wild action-comedy told through a mix of text and black-and-white illustrations, with a mystery to solve at the end. Can you handle the awesomeness?
£7.65
Random House USA Inc Awesome Dog 5000 vs. Mayor Bossypants
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£7.74
Random House USA Inc Ghost in Apartment 2R
Book SynopsisWhat if there was a ghost in your brother's room? This kid-friendly mystery about three friends who try to help a restless spirit find peace is perfect for fans of Under the Egg and The Book Scavenger.It stinks. Danny's older brother has moved out and gone to college--and Danny doesn't even get his nice big room. But you know what's worse? It seems that he's left behind an angry ghost!With the help of his friends Nat and Gus, Danny interviews everyone his Brooklyn neighborhood to find out about spirits. Is it an Arabian ghoul? A Korean gwishin? A Polish haunting? Maybe the answer lies with Danny's own bubbe and her tales of a dybbuk, a Jewish spirit. In the end, one thing is certain: a good night's rest is hard to get when a ghost is around.
£8.43
Random House Children's Books Brave Black First 50 African American Women Who
Book SynopsisPublished in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over fifty remarkable African American women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for the next generation of young people. Perfect for fans of Rad Women Worldwide, Women in Science, and Girls Think of Everything.Fearless. Bold. Game changers. Harriet Tubman guided the way.Rosa Parks sat for equality.Aretha Franklin sang from the soul.Serena Williams bested the competition.Michelle Obama transformed the White House.Black women everywhere have changed the world!Published in partnership with curators from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, this illustrated biography compilation captures the iconic moments of fifty African American women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better. A beautifully illustrated testamen
£15.19
Random House USA Inc The Bug Girl
Book SynopsisReal-life 7-year-old Sophia Spencer was bullied for loving bugs until hundreds of women scientists rallied around her. Now Sophie tells her inspiring story in this picture book that celebrates women in science, bugs of all kinds, and the importance of staying true to yourself. Makes a perfect gift for nature lovers on Earth Day and every day!Sophia Spencer has loved bugs ever since a butterfly landed on her shoulder--and wouldn''t leave!--at a butterfly conservancy when she was only two-and-a-half years old. In preschool and kindergarten, Sophia was thrilled to share what she knew about grasshoppers (her very favorite insects), as well as ants and fireflies... but by first grade, not everyone shared her enthusiasm. Some students bullied her, and Sophia stopped talking about bugs altogether. When Sophia''s mother wrote to an entomological society looking for a bug scientist to be a pen pal for her daughter, she and Sophie were overwhelmed by the enthusiasti
£16.14
Random House USA Inc Purrmaids 6 Quest For Clean Water
Book SynopsisHelp the purrmaids clean up the ocean--and save a mermicorn friend--in this sixth book in the popular chapter book series perfect for fans of Magic Kitten and Mermaid Tales!Ms. Harbor has a fun new project for the purrmaids: a scavenger hunt! The purrmaids must search Kittentail Cove to find items around the ocean. Some are rare, like a special piece of coral. And some are too plentiful--like plastic human garbage. When Coral, Shelly, and Angel visit their mermicorn friend, Sirena, they discover that Sirena's younger brother is caught in plastic soda rings. It's up to the purrmaids to help their friend and clean up the ocean! Ocean conservation, recycling, and the environment are important topics that kids feel passionate about. This new Purrmaids adventure purr-fectly pairs the fun of a scavenger hunt with these important educational themes!
£7.43
Random House USA Inc The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2021 YALSA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS! SIX STARRED REVIEWS!Discover the dark side of Charles Lindbergh--one of America's most celebrated heroes and complicated men--in this riveting biography from the acclaimed author of The Family Romanov.First human to cross the Atlantic via airplane; one of the first American media sensations; Nazi sympathizer and anti-Semite; loner whose baby was kidnapped and murdered; champion of Eugenics, the science of improving a human population by controlled breeding; tireless environmentalist. Charles Lindbergh was all of the above and more. Here is a rich, multi-faceted, utterly spellbinding biography about an American hero who was also a deeply flawed man. In this time where values Lindbergh held, like white Nationalism and America First, are once again on the rise, The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh is essential reading for teens and history fanat
£15.19
Random House USA Inc Saving Fable
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£15.29
Make Me a World Pet
Book SynopsisNATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • STONEWALL BOOK AWARD WINNER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIMENAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by The New York Times • Time • Buzzfeed • NPR • New York Public Library • Publishers Weekly • School Library JournalA genre-defying novel from the award-winning author NPR describes as “like [Madeline] L’Engle…glorious.” A singular book that explores themes of identity and justice. Pet is here to hunt a monster. Are you brave enough to look?There are no monsters anymore, or so the children in the city of Lucille are taught. Jam and her best friend, Redemption, have grown up with this lesson all their life. But when Jam meets Pet, a creature made of horns and colors and claws, who emerges from one of her mother's paintings and a drop of Jam's blood, she must reconsider what she's been told. P
£16.19
