Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dear Mr. Henshaw
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dear Mr. Henshaw
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£15.20
HarperCollins Ramona Forever
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£15.29
Greenwillow Books Pumpkin Pumpkin
Book SynopsisJamie planted a pumpkin seed in the spring. All summer long he watched his pumpkin grow -- from a tiny sprout to a huge orange pumpkin. By Halloween it was ready to pick and carve. But best of all, inside th epumpkin were seeds -- to be planted next spring. A celebration of lifeand growth for the very youngest.
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Greenwillow Books We Are Best Friends
Book SynopsisWhen his best friend Peter moves away, Robert has no one to play with, no one to fight with, and no fun at all. Then he meets Will -- and finds he''s not the only one who needs a new best friend.
£9.49
Greenwillow Books Stringbeans Trip to the Shining Sea
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£16.14
HarperCollins Baby Says
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Roxaboxen
Book SynopsisFrom two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Barbara Cooney and celebrated children’s book author Alice McLerran comes Roxaboxen, a treasured story about the magic of a child’s imagination. Marian called it Roxaboxen. There across the road, it looked like any rocky hill—nothing but sand and rocks, and some old wooden boxes. But it was a special place. And all children needed to go there was a long stick and a soaring imagination.“A celebration of the transforming magic of the imagination. An original.” —ALA Booklist
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HarperCollins Hide and Seek Fog
Book Synopsis* Caldecott Honor Book * ALA Notable Book * New York Times Best Illustrated Book * Children romp and play throughout a heavy fog in a Cape Cod seaside village in this classic Caldecott Honor Book, from legendary picture book duo Alvin Tresselt and Roger Duvoisin. The worst fog in twenty years rolls in and clouds the seaside village. For three days, the adults wait impatiently for the fog to lift. But the children love the mysterious fog—playing hide-and-seek, making scrapbooks, and toasting marshmallows. Roger Duvoisin’s watercolors bring brightness to each foggy scene, complementing the text’s celebration of childhood rainy beach vacation days. First published in 1965, Hide and Seek Fog is one of eighteen timeless collaborations by this legendary duo.
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HarperCollins Jessica
Book SynopsisOn the first day of kindergarten, can Ruthie find a new friend?Jessica has a friend only she can see: Jessica. There is no Jessica, said Ruthie''s parents. But of course there was.She ate with Ruthie, played with Ruthie, and was sorry when Ruthie was bad. When it came time for Ruthie to go to school, Jessica went with her. Her parents hoped Ruthie would find a friend at school who would replace Jessica. They were in for a (happy) surprise!Ruthie''s empowering is one that is one that every small child can understand and celebrate. (The Horn Book starred review)Totally satisfying. (School Library Journal starred review)
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HarperCollins Wayside School Is Falling Down
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HarperCollins Harvey Potters Balloon Farm
Book SynopsisHarvey Potter was a very strange fellow indeed. He was a farmer, but he didn''t farm like my daddy did. He farmed a genuine, U.S. Government Inspected Balloon Farm.So begins this enchanting original tall tale. Set in the rural south and populated with a truly unforgettable cast of characters--including, if you look very carefully, a rabbit, a Tyrannosaurus rex, a cat, a chicken, a cow, and a pig hidden in each remarkable illustration--this is a book that is filled with wonderful impossibilities and magical imagination. Told in the great tradition of summer nights and front porch yarns, Harvey Potter''s Balloon Farm will lift your spirit right off the ground, just as it does Harvey Potter.Harvey Potter was a very strange fellow indeed. He was a farmer but not like any farmer you''ve ever met. He didn''t grow corn, okra, or tomatoes. Harvey Potter grew balloons. No one knew exactly how he did it, but with the help of the light of a full moon, one friendly
£17.09
HarperCollins The Popcorn Dragon
Book SynopsisYou could hardly blame Dexter, ordinarily a well-behaved young dragon, for showing off when he suddenly found that he could make clouds of smoke. The temptation is irresistible, but Dexter quickly becomes insufferable. First he watches his own reflection in the river in order to admire the smoke. Then he puffs it in the faces of his friends: the zebra, the giraffe, and the elephant. He even blows smoke rings around his own tail to prove how clever he is.Soon Dexter has no friends left. He is a very lonely dragon indeed, until quite by accident he discovers a way his talent can be used to win back his playmates.This wonderful story -- first published in 1953 -- will delight both young readers and their parents, and so will Lisa McCue''s appealing new pictures of this lovable show-off.
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HarperCollins To Space and Back
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HarperCollins Class President
Book SynopsisThe fifth-grade class election is shaping up as a close contest between class clown Lucas Cott and one time teacher''s pet Cricket Kaufman. It''s just possible that the student with the greatest leadership ability is Julio Sanchez, but Julio''s too busy running Lucas''s campaign to notice. Or is he? And how can Julio throw his hat into the ring without betraying his best friend?Johanna Hurwitz introduced Julio, Cricket, and Lucas in Class Clown and Teacher''s Pet, earning a ringing vote of confidence from Publishers Weekly: Hurwitz masterfully demonstrates why she is one of the premier practitioners of the humorous school story genre.In Class President, she has backed these delightful characters with a winning ticket of humor and insight.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Stand Back Said the Elephant Im Going to Sneeze
Book Synopsis“A picture book filled with giggles.” —Publishers WeeklyAll the animals are in a panic. The elephant''s sneeze would blow the monkeys out of the trees, the feathers off the birds, the stripes off the zebra! Even the fish and the fly, the crocodile and the kangaroo know what a catastrophe that sneeze would be. Please don''t sneeze! they beg....This classic story of an enormous sneeze in the marking, told in sprightly nonsense verse, is fun to share with a child at home or as a read-aloud at school. It''s sure to make even wriggling little ones pay attention and join in!
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Greenwillow Books Harry and Willy and Carrothead
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Greenwillow Books Pumpkin Pumpkin
Book SynopsisJamie plants a pumpkin seed in the spring and, after watching it grow all summer, carves a face in it for Halloween! But best of all, he saves some seeds that he will plant again next spring. Truly a book for all seasons.--Horn Book.
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HarperCollins Old Henry
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ten Nine Eight
Book SynopsisA Caldecott Honor Book and ALA Notable BookA bedtime book and a counting book!“A delightful bedtime book.”—New York TimesAcclaimed author Molly Bang shares the going-to-bed countdown in a loving family. “Ten small toes all washed and warm,” begins the story, and then young readers journey toward tuck-in time, counting down along with the story’s African-American father and daughter.In the satisfying conclusion, one little sleepyhead settles in for the night. An award-winning classic, Ten, Nine, Eight has been comforting and delighting children and their parents for more than thirty years.“This beguiling picture book, with a palette of eye-filling colors, appears to arise naturally from the love binding a father and his little ‘big’ girl who turn bedtime into playtime with a rhyming game.”
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HarperCollins Sam Johnson and the Blue Ribbon Quilt
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Greenwillow Books The Headless Horseman Rides Tonight
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Little Riders
Book SynopsisThis short classic novel set during World War II is an exciting, moving adventure story.Take care of the little riders, says Johanna''s father to the eleven-year-old when he leaves her with his parents for an extended vacation in their Dutch villageAnd Johanna does. She loves the twelve metal figures on horseback who ride forth each hour from the clock on the ancient church tower. She would do anything to protect them, anything. And on night she risks her life to prove it.Set during the Second World War when the German army occupied Holland, The Little Riders is a good fit for young independent readers as well as for reading aloud.
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HarperCollins City Green
Book Synopsis“An optimistic tale that manages to be both encouraging yet realistic about how to do some good in your very own backyard.” —KirkusCelebrate the 25th anniversary of City Green—the environmentally and community-conscious classic that shows the wonderful things kids can do when they put their minds to it—with this new paperback edition.Right in the middle of Marcy’s city block is a vacant lot, littered and forlorn. Sometimes just looking at it makes Marcy feel sad. Then one spring, Marcy has a wonderful idea: Instead of a useless lot, why not a green and growing space for everyone to enjoy?With her warm, hopeful text and inviting illustrations, DyAnne Disalvo-Ryan shows how a whole neighborhood blossoms when people join together and get involved.
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Greenwillow Books GoodBye Curtis
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Greenwillow Books One Hot Summer Day
Book SynopsisIt’s summer, and it’s hot! Acclaimed author-artist Nina Crews’s debut picture book was hailed as “a wonderful concept book” by The Horn Book and “the debut of a welcome new voice and vision” by Kirkus. The perfect book to share with young children on a hot summer day!One Hot Summer Day is a lively and beautiful photographic concept book about a perfect summer day.This picture book is ideal for sharing in the home or classroom, and readers will feel the summer heat while exploring the sensory delights of summer, including making chalk pictures on the pavement, swinging on the swing set, slurping grape pops, and enjoying a cooling rainstorm.
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Harperteen Seven Daughters and Seven Sons
Book Synopsis In an ancient Arab nation, one woman dares to be different.Buran cannot -- Buran will not-sit quietly at home and wait to be married to the man her father chooses. Determined to use her skills and earn a fortune, she instead disguises herself as a boy and travels by camel caravan to a distant city. There, she maintains her masculine disguise and establishes a successful business. The city''s crown prince comes often to her shop, and soon Buran finds herself falling in love. But if she reveals to Mahmud that she is a woman, she will lose everything she has worked for.
£10.44
HarperCollins Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger
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HarperCollins The Day of Ahmeds Secret Trade Book
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Greenwillow Books Ifiesta
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Greenwillow Books Margaret and MargaritaMargarita y Margaret
Book SynopsisThis bilingual children’s book, Spanish/English, is a fun way to introduce simple words and phrases in both languages and is sure to be a welcome resource at home and in schools and libraries.Margaret speaks English but not Spanish. Margarita speaks Spanish but not English. Can they still play? Of course they can! Join two girls who aren''t about to let anything spoil their fun.Lynn Reiser''s Margaret and Margarita/Margarita y Margaret has been used by generations of young learners. As a five-star review from a teacher put it: I would say this book is a MUST for bilingual classrooms.
£9.31
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cold Little Duck Duck Duck Avenues
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£17.09
HarperCollins Juan Bobo Goes to Work A Puerto Rican Folk Tale
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ramonas World
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HarperCollins Grandfather and I
Book SynopsisIsn''t it nice to know that there''s someone who always lets you go at your own speed?Everybody is in such a hurry—mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, even cars and buses. But when Grandfather''s around, nobody needs to hurry. There''s always time to stop...and look...just as long as you like.This gentle story about the warm, happy relationship between the oldest and youngest ones in the family is now freshly illustrated by the internationally acclaimed Jan Ormerod,The special bond between grandparent and grandchild comes shining through. (Booklist)
£7.99
HarperCollins Ellen Tebbits
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HarperCollins Ramona and Her Father
Book SynopsisBeverly Cleary''s Newbery Honor Book depicts an average middle-class family dealing with the realities of life. With the perfect mix of humor and warmth, Ramona Quimby shines as a spirited girl with her heart set on helping.Seven-year-old Ramona world is turned upside-down when her father unexpectedly loses his job. Things grow tense in the Quimby house, but Ramona resolves to help in any way she can—even downsizing her Christmas list. But with bills piling up and her parents constantly stressed, Ramona wonders if life will ever go back to normal.This beloved Ramona book is as relatable and resonant today as it was when it was written. Boys and girls ages 6-12 will relate to Ramona''s funny but real struggles.
£999.99
HarperCollins Ramona and Her Mother
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HarperCollins Tresselt A White Snow Bright Snow
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Greenwillow Books Truck
Book SynopsisA bright, classic book for truck-obsessed toddlers. This Caldecott Honor Book is from the beloved author-artist Donald Crews.In this wordless picture book, a large red trailer truck packed with tricycles moves through pages of fog, truck stops, and crowded highways. Beautifully executed and appealing.—School Library JournalThis is an ideal book to share with preschoolers, both at home and in the classroom—especially those who love books about transportation!Truck is written and illustrated by the celebrated creator of Freight Train, Bigmama''s, School Bus, and many other classic and award-winning picture books for young children. Truck was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association and was also named an ALA Notable Book for Children.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Truck
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£999.99
Aladdin Paperbacks Sukey and the Mermaid
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£999.99
Simon & Schuster Hitty Her First Hundred Years
Book SynopsisWhen Phoebe Preble brings her special doll, Hitty, with her everywhere she goes, Hitty experiences wonderful adventures and makes a lot of new friends.
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HarperCollins Bones Bones Dinosaur Bones
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HarperCollins The Secret Birthday Message
Book SynopsisA message in code starts a little boy off on an exciting treasure hunt through a dark cave, an underground tunnel, and more—until at the end he finds a happy surprise.This classic picture book from the beloved Eric Carle can be shared as an enjoyable story. Preschoolers will be intrigued by the adventures and pleased by the puppy at the conclusion.The Secret Birthday Message can also be used as a fun spring board for teaching some basic concepts. As Publishers Weekly notes: The book introduces pattern recognition, matching shapes, map-reading, and directional relationships in full-color pages that allow preschoolers to participate fully in the enticing adventure.The nonprofit MathThroughStories organization recommends reading the book and then having children hide a ''treasure'' somewhere in the classroom and create their own map with directions for how to find the hidden treasure. Encourage the children to use geometric
£16.19
Gerald & Marc Hoberman Collection Quigley the Quiet Hedgehog
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£14.20
BookBaby How to Capture a Monster Backpack
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£10.79
DreamTitle Publishing Im a Brilliant Little Black Boy
Book SynopsisLaunching THE BBOY COLLECTION / THE I'M A BOY COLLECTION, we introduce 'I'M A BRILLIANT LITTLE BLACK BOY! Finally a gloriously designed and joyful, colorful picture book to celebrate our little Black boys with LOVE! Meet our newest character, Joshua! He is a little boy who has big dreams and ideas as BRILLIANT as the stars! With all of his good friends, Joshua's days are filled with adventures where books, a telescope, a red-superhero cape, rhyming hip-hop verse, twinkling fireflies that light up the magical summer skies above a card board fort in the park- and so much more - is just what boyhood innocence and imagination is all about. Kind, smart, creative and always thinking- Joshua learns that through studying, good deeds, working hard and aiming to be brilliant . . . we can really shine!
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