Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Leather Apron Club: Benjamin Franklin, His
Book SynopsisA powerful celebration of libraries from master storyteller Jane Yolen. Benjamin Franklin introduces his son Billy to the Leather Apron Club, where it''s love at first page.When Billy''s father Benjamin Franklin announces that Billy and his lazy cousin James will soon have a tutor, Billy is initially dismayed. But his tutor awakens him to the power of story and books, and when Billy accompanies his father to the Leather Apron Club (which Franklin started in 1727), he decides to do more with his education and life. Best-selling author Jane Yolen introduces readers to the Leather Apron Club. Not only was the Club the first successful lending library in the United States--it also exists to this day as the Library Company of Philadelphia! Careful readers will notice that the story cleverly incorporates famous sayings from Ben Franklin''s Poor Richard''s Almanack, underscoring the lasting impact of words.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Pinata Farm Maiden Hung
Book SynopsisThis is the bilingual story of the farm maiden and her cadre of animals, who crafted a festive piñata for a surprise birthday party. A beautiful and lively companion to the award-winning The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred.A young girl sets out on errands for the day, and while she''s gone, the farm maiden prepares a piñata from scratch with help from a boy, horse, goose, cat, sheep, and farmer. After they all fall asleep in the afternoon sun, they must scramble to finish preparations in time--just as the girl arrives back to her surprise party. Key English words change to Spanish as the cumulative verse builds to the celebratory ending. With the familiarity of "The House That Jack Built," the tale cleverly incorporates Spanish words, adding a new one in place of the English word from the previous page. This book makes learning the language easy and fun. Back matter includes a glossary, definitions, and directions for making a piñata at home."Delightful and engaging"--Foreword Reviews, STARRED review
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Captain Raptor and the Perilous Planet
Book SynopsisCaptain Raptor and the crew of the Megatooth rush to help rescue scientists from the planet Mammalia who are trapped on Pyros Prime, an unstable planet with exploding volcanoes.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Ellie May on Presidents' Day
Book SynopsisJust how far will Ellie May go to be chosen as class flag leader during the exciting week leading up to Presidents'' Day?Quirky and funny, second-grader Ellie May enjoys learning about US presidents. But she absolutely loves the idea of being class flag leader during the week before Presidents'' Day. Tired of not being chosen to hold the flag, she makes it her mission to finally get picked. Along the way, Ellie May ends up karate chopping the class plant when she tries to determine whether George Washington actually chopped down that cherry tree. Next she takes apart the class pencil sharpener when she learns that Abraham Lincoln liked learning how gadgets work. Ellie May may not be perfect like Miss-Know-it-All Ava or calm like her best friend Lizzy, but she''s good-hearted and eventually realizes that honesty and patience go a long way.
£12.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Ellie May on April Fools' Day
Book SynopsisDelightedly planning a prank on the perfect Ava when their class is permitted to celebrate April Fools'' Day, fun-loving second-grader Ellie May learns about the importance of genuine laughter when her well-intentioned tricks do not go quite as planned. Simultaneous.
£12.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Long Pitch Home
Book SynopsisWhen Bilal''s family moves to America while his father stays in Pakistan, the boy embraces baseball, an unexpected friend, and a new language, but Bilal misses his father and wonders if he will ever get to America to see Bilal pitch.
£9.34
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Follow Chester!: A College Football Team Fights
Book SynopsisA little-known civil rights hero and college football MVP finally gets a voice in this fictional account detailing Chester Pierce''s game-changing role as the first Black college football player to compete south of the Mason-Dixon Line.In 1947, no African American player can play at a southern school; in return, the opposing team benches a player of "equal talent." This historical fiction picture book frames a turbulent time in the civil rights era with the clever use of a football play to show race relations and teamwork. Inspired by a true story, capturing a historic defense against the Jim Crow laws of the South.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. 13 Ways to Eat a Fly
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£15.19
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Running Full Tilt
Book SynopsisSixteen-year-old Leo Coughlin''s life is increasingly stressful because his autistic older brother Caleb''s behavior is becoming more bizarre and even violent, and their parents'' marriage is falling apart--but Leo finds an escape in long distance running, and in two new friends: Curtis, himself a potential state champion who teaches him the strategy of running, and Mary, his would-be girlfriend.
£11.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Like Vanessa
Book SynopsisMiddle graders will laugh and cry with thirteen-year-old Vanessa Martin as she tries to be like Vanessa Williams, the first black Miss America.In this semi-autobiographical debut novel set in 1983, Vanessa Martin''s real-life reality of living with family in public housing in Newark, New Jersey is a far cry from the glamorous Miss America stage. She struggles with a mother she barely remembers, a grandfather dealing with addiction and her own battle with self-confidence. But when a new teacher at school coordinates a beauty pageant and convinces Vanessa to enter, Vanessa''s view of her own world begins to change. Vanessa discovers that her own self-worth is more than the scores of her talent performance and her interview answers, and that she doesn''t need a crown to be comfortable in her own skin and see her own true beauty."It''s such an honor to be the focal point of this wonderful book! Without a doubt, it will be inspiring to a new generation of young, talented girls well on their way to promising careers." --Vanessa Williams, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Fashion Designer and star of Television, Film and the Broadway Stage"Like Vanessa has it all and then some! Gritty, poetic, emotionally true, Tami Charles wrings out every hope, every stumble and every triumph of a girl on an uneasy road to possessing her self, her strength and her own beauty. An unforgettable debut." --Rita Williams-Garcia, author of One Crazy Summer and P.S. Be Eleven♦ "This debut is a treasure: a gift to every middle school girl who ever felt unpretty, unloved, and trapped by her circumstances."— Kirkus Reviews STARRED REVIEW♦ "Charles evades the clichés and imbues Vanessa with an inner life that''s so real and personal it''s hard to deny the charm, heartbreak, and triumph of her story. . . . Superb."— Booklist STARRED REVIEW♦ "Like Vanessa is an emotionally potent, engaging young adult story with a heroine whom it is impossible not to root for. The life lessons that Nessy learns are relevant and worthwhile for everyone."— Foreword Reviews STARRED REVIEW
£9.52
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Ellie May on Presidents' Day
Book SynopsisJust how far will Ellie May go to be chosen as class flag leader during the exciting week leading up to Presidents'' Day?Quirky and funny, second-grader Ellie May enjoys learning about US presidents. But she absolutely loves the idea of being class flag leader during the week before Presidents'' Day. Tired of not being chosen to hold the flag, she makes it her mission to finally get picked. Along the way, Ellie May ends up karate chopping the class plant when she tries to determine whether George Washington actually chopped down that cherry tree. Next she takes apart the class pencil sharpener when she learns that Abraham Lincoln liked learning how gadgets work. Ellie May may not be perfect like Miss-Know-it-All Ava or calm like her best friend Lizzy, but she''s good-hearted and eventually realizes that honesty and patience go a long way.
£7.40
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Ellie May on April Fools' Day
Book SynopsisHow far will Ellie May go for a laugh--and a little revenge--when her class is allowed to celebrate April Fools'' Day?Quirky and funny second grader Ellie May can''t believe her class is allowed to celebrate April Fools'' Day--so long as it''s done in good fun. She absolutely loves the idea of targeting a certain someone--the practically perfect Ava. Practicing on her parents and sisters, Ellie May begins to brainstorm harmless pranks. Soon enough, good intentions turn the classroom and her home upside-down when fake ants, trick tape, and hidden surprises don''t go as planned. Ellie May may not be perfect like Miss-Know-it-All Ava, or calm and rational like her best friend Lizzy, but she''s good-hearted and eventually realizes that the best trick is to make friends genuinely laugh--at no one''s expense.
£7.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Seaside Stroll
Book SynopsisGo on a snowy, sandy shore walk in a story where every single word starts with the letter S!A perfect winter picture book for kids aged 3-7?ideal for read alouds.Explore the beach in winter in this story told through clever language. During a sunset beach saunter, a girl stumbles and drops her doll into a tidal pool. Soaked! Celebrating the natural silence of an off-season location, the surf and sand are brought to life through this engaging story.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Cursed
Book SynopsisWinner of the Schneider Family Book Award!A debut novel for fans of The Fault in Our Stars that thoughtfully and humorously depicts teen Ricky Bloom''s struggles with a recent chronic illness diagnosis. "Silverstein sheds a powerful light on disease and how managing it can bring out one’s inner warrior. A blistering coming-of-age tale that will propel readers into Ricky’s corner." -Booklist As if her parents'' divorce and sister''s departure for college weren''t bad enough, fourteen-year-old Ricky Bloom has just been diagnosed with a life-changing chronic illness. Her days consist of cursing everyone out, skipping school--which has become a nightmare--daydreaming about her crush, Julio, and trying to keep her parents from realizing just how bad things are. But she can''t keep her ruse up forever. Ricky''s afraid, angry, alone, and one suspension away from repeating ninth grade when she realizes: she can''t be held back. She''ll do whatever it takes to move forward--even if it means changing the person she''s become. Lured out of her funk by a quirky classmate, Oliver, who''s been there too, Ricky''s porcupine exterior begins to shed some spines. Maybe asking for help isn''t the worst thing in the world. Maybe accepting circumstances doesn''t mean giving up.
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Sylvia & Aki
Book SynopsisYoung Sylvia Mendez never expected to be at the center of a landmark legal battle. Young Aki Munemitsu never expected to be sent away from her home and her life as she knew it. The two girls definitely never expected to know each other, until their lives intersected on a Southern California farm in a way that changed the country forever. Who are Sylvia and Aki? And why did their family stories matter then and still matter today? This book reveals the remarkable, never-before-told story—based on true events—of Mendez vs. Westminster School District, the California court case that desegregated schools for Latino children and set the stage for Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education at the national level.
£9.26
Sleeping Bear Press Buzzy the Bumblebee
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£8.99
Cengage Learning, Inc Apple Tree Christmas
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£16.09
Cengage Learning, Inc The Christmas Tree Ship
Book SynopsisOn November 21, 1912, the schooner "Rouse Simmons" set sail from a small northern Michigan town across Lake Michigan. Affectionately dubbed the "Christmas Tree Ship," this was an annual trek from the "Rouse Simmons." But the schooner never makes its destination. Illustrations.
£999.99
Tiger Tales Stories for 1 Year Olds
Book SynopsisCelebrate the special moments of the day such as meeting new friends, splashing around at bathtime, and snuggling up close at bedtime. This wonderful anthology includes short stories divided by pages of poems and verse.
£999.99
Tiger Tales Stories for 2 Year Olds
Book SynopsisCome along for fun on the farm, a jungle safari, and an underwater adventure and make lots of new friends along the way! This beautiful anthology includes short stories divided by pages of poems and verse.
£14.24
Tiger Tales Stories for 3 Year Olds
Book SynopsisGet ready for a day in the garden, a pirate adventure, and a trip to the top of a mountain! This charming anthology includes short stories divided by pages of poems and verse.
£14.24
Tiger Tales Egg: A Chasing, Racing Egg Hunt
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£7.99
Tiger Tales Five Little Pumpkins: A Rhyming Book for Kids and
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£8.95
Pelican Publishing Co Rocky Mountain Night Before Christmas
Book Synopsisthings are looking grim for Santa on Christmas Eve as he loses his voice and all his reindeer get sick before the nights duties are done. He sends his reindeer off to bed and chooses eight cows to pull his sleigh instead. When Santa overlooks the shivering calf, Sugar Lump raises his voice to let Santa know he can pull the sleigh. A hoarse Santa appreciates the calfs strong voice and invites him into the sleigh to command the cows.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Preacher's Night Before Christmas
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£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Today Is Monday In Louisiana
£17.09
Pelican Publishing Co Jenny Giraffe Discovers the French Quarter/Jenny
Book SynopsisThe little giraffe escapes the zoo and finds herself in the French Quarter, where she makes new friends who agree to help her. In the second story, Jenny Giraffe rides a float in the super Krewe of Orpheus parade. Young children will greatly enjoy these recordings.
£18.78
Pelican Publishing Co Picky Little Witch
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£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Twelve Days of Christmas--in Texas, That Is, The
Book SynopsisTold with a Texas twang, this tale features a dozen icons of the Lone Star state. Clever rhymes count down the days of Christmas, revealing such surprise gifts as silver spurs, oil wells, and armadillos. Festive illustrations fill the pages of this western romp.
£16.19
Tyndale House Publishers Strange Journey Back
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£13.75
Tyndale House Publishers Lost Episodes, The
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£21.41
Tyndale House Publishers Secret of the Prince's Tomb
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£8.35
Tyndale House Publishers Escape to the Hiding Place
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£8.31
Tyndale House Publishers Challenge on the Hill of Fire
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£8.43
Astra Publishing House C is for City
Book SynopsisHere's Nikki Grimes's clever alphabet rhyme as a guide to a big city. From the ice-skating rink to the opera, C is for City is alive with activity. Pat Cummings's vivid illustrations are filled with alphabetical items for which to search. An answer key is provided in the back.
£9.79
Astra Publishing House Go, Go, Go!: Kids on the Move
Book SynopsisA child's world is full of movement. Whether at play or out of sheer joy, you are constantly on the go. This lively book shows kids doing what they enjoy--jumping and dancing, and cartwheeling and bouncing through their days. Stephen Swinburne celebrates kids and their boundless energy in a bright, playful photo essay that shows you some of the amazing ways a child's body can move and invites young ones to discover fresh ways to dance and twirl through the world.
£9.49
Astra Publishing House The Best Eid Ever
Book SynopsisYoung readers can learn about Eid, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslim families every year, as well as the Hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims travel back to Mecca for the Eid, in this picture book about Muslim culture and traditions written by Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin and illustrated by Laura Jacobsen. This Eid, Aneesa should be happy. But, her parents are thousands of miles away for the Hajj pilgrimage. To cheer her up, her Nonni gives her a gift of beautiful clothes, one outfit for each of the three days of Eid. At the prayer hall, Aneesa meets two sisters who are dressed in ill-fitting clothes for the holiday. She soon discovers that the girls are refugees – they had to leave everything behind when they left their native country to live in America. Aneesa, who can''t stop thinking about what Eid must be like for them, comes up with a plan – a plan to help make it the best Eid holiday ever. School Library Journal says: "[A] beautifully composed story. . . . This is a welcome contribution, giving much-needed visibility to a celebration observed by over ten million people in North America." And Library Media Connection says: "After reading this book, children will have a greater appreciation for the Muslim culture and will have no problem realizing that love is an action word."
£12.30
Astra Publishing House Fly Free
Book SynopsisAsian/Pacific American Librarians Association Honor BookIn this powerful parable that explores the impact of paying it forward, a young girl named Mai inspires a chain of events that brings good things back to her.When you do a good deed, it will come back to you. Mai loves feeding the caged birds near the temple but dreams that one day she'll see them fly free. Then she meets a young girl named Thu, and shares the joy of feeding the birds with her. This sets a chain of good deeds in motion that radiates throughout her village and beyond. Set in Vietnam, Roseanne Thong's inspiring story is elegantly illustrated with watercolor on wood by Eujin Kim Neilan.Trade ReviewAsian-Pacific American Librarians Association Honor Book★ "A perfect jewel... A picture book of rare beauty in both story and artwork."—Library Media Connection, starred review"A solid choice for multicultural units, this also demonstrates the value of kindness."—Booklist
£12.99
Astra Publishing House Bus Route to Boston
Book SynopsisThe everyday sights, sounds and smells of a colorful and bustling city come alive in this book - a child's view of Boston. Maryann Cocca-Leffler remembers frequent bus trips she took into the city as a girl with her mother and little sister. Together they shopped for delicious treats in the Italian North End - warm pizza and creamy cannoli - or stopped for ice cream sundaes at Bailey's after a day of bargain hunting at Filene's Basement. One of the best things about the trips was the bus driver, Bill. He started his route each day in their neighborhood and knew all the kids on the street. In this engaging Parents' Choice Award book, the author-artist conveys all the warmth and simple pleasure of childhood memories and the people and places that made them so special.Trade Review"Transporting us back to a time when cars had fins, eyeglasses had points, and women wore high heels to go shopping, Cocca-Leffler (Mr. Tanen's Ties, 1998) has crafted a perfectly simple and engaging story out of a day spent shopping. . . . Warm, winning, and as satisfying as licking cannoli cream off your fingers." —Kirkus Reviews"Diverting." —Publishers Weekly
£7.99
Journeyforth Buttercup Hill
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£999.99
Bunker Hill Publishing Inc Favor Johnson: A Christmas Stroy
Book SynopsisFavor Johnson lives on a small farm in the hills of Vermont. He keeps to himself, surrounded by dozens of animals, chickens, geese, and his one constant friend, a hound named Hercules. Then one Christmas Eve Hercules' life is saved by Favor's new neighbor, a doctor, and Favor's whole life -- as well as the life of everyone in his village -- is changed forever. This delightful story of Favor Johnson, Hercules, Doctor Jennings, and the mysterious house-to-house delivery of homemade fruit cakes on Christmas Eve is a heart-warming tale of neighborliness and generosity in a Vermont village at Christmas. It is also a tale of rescue, of good and bad cooking, of friendship, and of giving presents at Christmas. A modern, and classic, American Christmas folktale, Favor Johnson has been a favorite radio story for years and is published now for the first time, brought to life by the wonderful watercolor illustrations of Bert Dodson. This book is their second collaboration, the first being John and Tom, published in 2001.Willem Lange is a short-story writer, commentator and host on Vermont Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Television. He also has a weekly column in The Valley News, the major newspaper in the NH/VT Upper Valley area. In addition to the Yuletide readings of his Christmas story, Favor Johnson, a staple on Public Radio for fifteen years, his annual readings of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol -- on stage, on Vermont Public Radio, and on Armed Forces Radio overseas -- have been popular since 1975. He lives with his wife in East Montpelier, Vermont.Bert Dodson is the author and illustrator of the best-selling learn-to-draw classic Keys to Drawing as well as the illustrator of over 80 children's books including a previous one with Willem Lange. He has also co-written The Way Life Works with noted biologist Mahlon Hoagland. He lives in Bradford, Vermont.
£14.20
Large Print Press Paper Towns
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£17.07
Roaring Brook Press The Last Train
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£16.99
Flash Point Redwoods
Book SynopsisJason Chin''s Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds himself in their midst as he turns the pages. An ordinary train ride becomes and extraordinary trip to the great ancient forests. A subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels--all the way to California to climb into the Redwood canopy. Crammed with interesting and accurate information about these great natural wonders, Jason Chin''s first book is innovative nonfiction set within a strong and beautiful picture storybook. Chin''s approach makes Redwoods a must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students.
£16.99
Stone Arch Books Mr. Strike Out
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books On the Line
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books Skate Park Challenge
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£999.99
Stone Arch Books The Pirate, Big Fist, and Me
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£999.99
