Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories

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  • Capstone Press El Iluminante Mundo de la Luz Con Max Axiom,

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    £999.99

  • Astra Publishing House Big Tractor

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    Book SynopsisA tractor is more than a piece of farm machinery. It's farmer's partner that helps him get the hard work done. This dynamic picture book shows a big tractor from spring to harvest--planting, cultivating, harvesting, and doing other important tasks on a busy farm. Bold illustrations, coupled with a simple and lyrical text, show a tractor at work throughout the seasons.Trade Review"Clement is a deity of vehicular lit... The computer-rendered images are dramatic and beautiful, treating readers to a wide variety of colors and perspectives." -- School Library Journal "A burly man in a plaid shirt and baseball cap addresses his tractor as "Ol' Partner," reminding his green-painted friend of all the jobs they do together over the course of one agricultural year, from spring to winter... Impressive graphics on a series of spreads show different tools hooked up to the tractor as it assists with tasks throughout the seasons, ending with a lovely post-harvest activity." -- Kirkus Reviews

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    £999.99

  • May All People and Pigs Be Happy

    North Atlantic Books,U.S. May All People and Pigs Be Happy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisPigalina teaches Claire the loving-kindness meditation to help Claire embrace the world with compassion and caring May All People and Pigs Be Happy follows seven-year-old Claire and her stuffed animal Pigalina. From Pigalina, Claire learns a simple meditation that helps her to feel kinder toward herself and spread caring and love to others. The loving-kindness meditation can be practiced by anyone regardless of religion to cultivate loving presence, friendship, tenderness, and love. This book is perfect for those with or without a background in the loving-kindness meditation.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Friend or Fiction

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Friend or Fiction

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £13.29

  • Above All Else

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Above All Else

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn a novel as riveting, irresistible, and heartbreaking as Into Thin Air, teen climbing prodigies Rose and Tate attempt to summit--and survive--Mount Everest.Rose Keller and Tate Russo have been climbing for years, training in harsh weather and traveling all over the world. The goal that kept them going? Summiting Mount Everest, the highest point on earth. Accompanied by Tate''s dad, the two will finally make the ultimate climb at the end of their senior year. But neither Rose nor Tate are fully in the game--not only is there a simmering romance between them, but Rose can''t get her mind off her mother''s illness, while Tate constantly fails to live up to his ambitious father''s standards. Everyone on their expedition has something to prove, it seems. And not everyone is making the best decisions while short on oxygen and exhausted, body and mind. The farther up the mountain they go, the more their climbing plans unravel and the more isolated each team member becomes. Rose and Tate will have to dig deep within themselves to determine what--or who--they value above all else.

    10 in stock

    £15.19

  • Circle Round

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Circle Round

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA circle of children ask others to join in their play and soon find out that inclusion is irresistible, illustrated by Caldecott Honor recipient Hanna Cha.From the author of I''m New Here and Someone New comes an inspiring new story of inclusion. One child in a park waves over a second child. Two children then wave over a third. Counting from one to ten, a growing circle of children see new faces outside the group and invite them over. Children of different abilities, ages, genders, and races demonstrate how easy it can be to expand your group, extend yourself, and welcome new friends.

    10 in stock

    £15.19

  • D-39

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. D-39

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisKlynt''s days on her Papa''s farm are all the same, even during wartime. Until the robodog, that is. A dystopic but heartwarming novel-in-verse perfect for fans of Pax by Sara Pennypacker.In a future United States, civil war is devastating a country on its last legs. On one side: the Patriots. On the other: President Vex''s corrupt government. In the middle: everybody else, just trying to survive. The war is going from bad to worse, but out in the sparsely populated Worselands, twelve-year-old Klynt Tovis doesn''t see much of it.Instead, Klynt spends most of her long summer days bored, or restoring artifacts in her Museum of Fond Memories. Real pet dogs are a thing of the past: after they were found to be carriers of a sickness the government ordered them all killed. But one day an incredible antique shows up at the farm: a D-39 robodog, "Real as a dog can be!" Klynt is overjoyed, but the good luck doesn''t last. When the war makes its way into the empty Worselands, she and D-39 find themselves thrown into an epic journey for survival and hope.Through the twists and turns of this riveting read, Irene Latham deftly shows how kindness can appear in unexpected places during uncertain times.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Clack Clack Smack

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Clack Clack Smack

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisVann, a struggling stickball player, competes in a game on the Cherokee Nation. Can he help his team win?Written by award-winning Cherokee author Traci Sorell, sports lovers ages 4 to 7 are sure to love this action-packed book.Vann loves playing his tribe?s stickball game, but he?s not as skilled as his teammates. Vann stumbles, and he tries and fails to score. How can he help his teammates win?Exciting and fast-paced, Clack, Clack! Smack! reminds readers that sportsmanship and being a team player is just as important as being the star. Back matter explains the origins of Cherokee stickball.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Hands-On Science: Matter

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Hands-On Science: Matter

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisPress Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about solids, liquids, and gases, bringing science experiments to life.Welcome to the chemistry lab! Through imagination, exploration and play, readers see that matter comes in all shapes and sizes and can change from solid to liquid to gas. Each page of this engaging book instructs the reader to smash clay to change its shape, tilt the book to pour liquid, or blow to make bubbles, bringing the science experiments to life. After predicting what will happen next, eager readers turn the page to see the results.Educator and author Lola M. Schaefer draws on her years in the classroom to make science fun and accessible through engaging and playful text. Back matter includes a simple experiment for investigating matter in the real world.

    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • HandsOn Science Motion

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. HandsOn Science Motion

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • Night Owl Night

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Night Owl Night

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisAn inspiring introduction to capture-and-release research, this mother-daughter story about owl conservation will spark curiosity in young nature, bird, and science lovers.Sova?s mother is a scientist who studies birds and their migratory patterns. Each night she goes into the woods to conduct research, and finally Sova is old enough to join her. Securing headlamps, Sova and her mother head into the woods to capture, measure, and release saw-whet owls. Through the quiet night, Sova learns about the patience, persistence, and excitement that comes with conservation efforts and scientific research.This heartwarming mother-daughter story is the perfect primer to conservation, science, and amazing owls!

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Captain Skidmark Dances with Destiny

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Captain Skidmark Dances with Destiny

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis laugh-out-loud middle-grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Will— who hates hockey and loves dancing—as he navigates school, bullies, and his father’s expectations.Will is a Canadian eighth grader who hates hockey—and he stinks at it, too. Will is bullied at school, doesn’t have any friends, and is generally miserable. When Will''s seventeen-year-old hockey-star cousin, Alex, arrives to stay with Will’s family, Will and Alex quickly realize they can''t stand each other. Then Will stumbles into a local dance school. He fights the urge to cha-cha, but he''s good! When Will’s dad finds out about the dancing, he basically forbids it. And Alex’s dad refuses to listen to what Alex wants to do with his life. Will takes readers on a journey through noogies, awkward conversations, and epic farts. He worries, dances, and makes messes. Filled with humor, nuance, and emotion, this novel asks what makes a family and what makes a man. 

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • April & Mae and the Talent Show: The Wednesday

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. April & Mae and the Talent Show: The Wednesday

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFans of King & Kayla and Charlie & Mouse will love this delightful beginning chapter book series that celebrates friendship every day of the week!It?s Wednesday, and the library is holding a talent show to raise money for new books. April and Mae want to help. April decides to perform, but Mae prefers to help behind the scenes. When April gets nervous on the day of the show, Mae''s support is all she needs to overcome her fears! With imagination and humor, Every Day with April and Mae brings all there is to know and love about friendship to life in a way kids can both relate to and learn from making this a perfect fit for young readers ready to step up from picture books.

    10 in stock

    £11.39

  • Butterflies in Room 6

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Butterflies in Room 6

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisJoin Mrs. Best''s kindergarteners as they learn the joys of raising butterflies from egg to adult in this close-up look at the insect life cycle--now in paperback!A visit to Mrs. Best''s classroom is always inspiring! Follow a classroom of real kindergartners as they participate in a popular classroom activity: raising butterflies. Astonishing photographs show the life cycle of the painted lady butterfly, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult. Engaging text captures the children''s wonder and explains the science behind metamorphosis.The Life Cycles in Room 6 series follows Mrs. Best?s real kindergarten class as they help things grow. This photo-illustrated series engages readers with hands-on science in the classroom and beyond.

    10 in stock

    £8.35

  • Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS The Sunshine

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS The Sunshine

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis new Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS picture book is a sunny celebration of friendship, teamwork, and community with the Sunshine Squad.Mia''s neighbor Mr. Angelo has been under the weather, so he''s asked her to take care of his garden for a bit. Mia is sure she doesn''t need help, but after hours of weeding in the sun, she realizes that gardens are a lot of work. This is a job for the Sunshine Squad!Soon each Squad member contributes to the garden using their own ?superpower" and creativity. As the garden comes together, the friends begin to see how their teamwork can pay off. Is there something special they do for Mr. Angelo? Back matter includes suggestions for how to be a team player and ideas for team projects.Chicken Soup for the Soul KIDS picture books impart good values through heartwarming and humorous stories to help kids put their best foot forward.

    10 in stock

    £12.59

  • Chicken Soup for the Soul for BABIES Listen First

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Chicken Soup for the Soul for BABIES Listen First

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisChicken Soup for the Soul Babies imparts good values through heartwarming and humourous stories to help little ones put their best foot forward.Goat and Grizz (grizzly bear cub) are off on a hike, but Goat doesn''t listen to Grizz''s directions. Each time Goat ends up in the wrong place, Grizz has to rescue Goat. Time ticks away as they try to make it to the top of the mountain by sunset. When Grizz gives up in frustration, Goat realizes it?s important to listen.A sweet board book about the value of paying attention to others and listening to directions.

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • SumoPuppy

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. SumoPuppy

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA funny and read-aloud worthy sequel to the best-selling SumoKitty brings two unlikely friends together in this hilarious dog-meets-cat adventure perfect for pet lovers.SumoKitty has taken on an apprentice--but can this eager puppy truly learn the ways of a feline?SumoKitty tries his best to teach an eager but undisciplined puppy the feline ways of catching mice. But this rambunctious newcomer doesn''t seem cut out for the job. She drools, snores, and chases away the mice with her constant barking! Can she find a place in the sumo stable--and in SumoKitty''s heart?

    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • My Friend LeVar

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. My Friend LeVar

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate the joy of reading and imagination with Ezra; he loves discovering new picture books with his friend LeVar Burton, whom he knows from TV!Ezra''s friend LeVar always has a book to share. From playing in the snow, to decorating eggs, to eating pancakes with Paul Bunyan--Ezra and LeVar explore all different kinds of stories. Through imaginative play they discover new worlds, learn to be curious, and revel in reading. One day young Ezra meets LeVar Burton in real life! Soon afterward, Ezra discovers that his friends know LeVar from TV, too.This joyous celebration of the impact that LeVar Burton had on kids during his years on television stems from the author''s real-life admiration of LeVar Burton and their chance meeting when Ezra was a child.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Lia & Luis: Puzzled!

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Lia & Luis: Puzzled!

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!Twins Lia and Luís have received a secret puzzle from their grandma! Can they put it together to read the hidden message? A playful exploration of geometry and sorting featuring Brazilian American characters and a glossary of Brazilian Portuguese words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • Lia & Luis: Puzzled!

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Lia & Luis: Puzzled!

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!Twins Lia and Luís have received a secret puzzle from their grandma! Can they put it together to read the hidden message? A playful exploration of geometry and sorting featuring Brazilian American characters and a glossary of Brazilian Portuguese words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

    10 in stock

    £8.33

  • Yumbo Gumbo

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Yumbo Gumbo

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • Yumbo Gumbo

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Yumbo Gumbo

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.33

  • She Sells Seashells

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. She Sells Seashells

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisOnce forced to the sidelines of science, Mary Anning is now recognized as the world''s first paleontologist. A rousing, empowering nonfiction biography for STEM-minded kids.At first, Mary Anning collected shells and other curiosities to sell in her family?s shop. Then she began discovering fossils that were monumental to changing the course of how we understand life on Earth. But educated male scientists at the time?men who bought and studied Mary?s fossils?did not recognize her skills, nor did they include her in their discussions as the field of paleontology emerged.Self-taught and passionate, Mary was too busy making new discoveries to worry about those rich educated men. Today she is recognized as the first paleontologist. Back matter expands on Mary''s remarkable life, including where she lived, relationships, and the tricky dynamic of being a woman of her time.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Dinosaurs Can Be Small

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Dinosaurs Can Be Small

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisBeing big isn''t everything. It?s sometimes very good to be small. Even for dinosaurs! The perfect addition to any dino-loving prereaders'' shelves.World-class zoologist Darrin Lunde celebrates the power of the small. Small dinosaurs weren''t just cute; their size had evolutionary benefits. And when that giant meteor hit, who do you think survived?Sure, you''ve heard of Triceratops, but do you knowMicroceratus, one of the smallest horned dinos? Love T. rex? Allow us to introduce Compsognathus, a tiny meat-eater that hunted insects.Little (and big) kids alike will appreciate the SIZE-mic fun to be had with this prehistoric introduction to dinos of all shapes and sizes.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Radar and the Raft

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Radar and the Raft

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis science-history nonfiction adventure mash-up will be on every middle grade reader''s radar.Who knew that an improbable rescue during WWII would be facilitated by scientific discoveries in the 18th century?Expert researcher and educator Jeff Lantos makes the history-science connection between batteries and radar and one oceanic adventure in this engaging middle-grade escapade told in two intertwining storylines.Readers are first invited to follow scientific discoveries in the 1700s that eventually lead to the creation of radar, and are then immersed in a world where World War II rages. German U-boats sink ships, and the ship just hit has an American mom and her two young kids aboard. Now Ethel, Robert, and Mary Bell are on a raft with fourteen other people, floating in the ocean and hoping for rescue.Lantos expertly weaves radar''s story of discovery with the Bell family''s harrowing journey, bringing readers on an exciting fast-paced adventure through history.♦ "A rare and exhilarating mix of hard science and seagoing terror."?Kirkus Reviews, starred review

    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • On Friday Afternoon

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. On Friday Afternoon

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • The Kid

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. The Kid

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Mahogany

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Mahogany

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • If Lin Can

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. If Lin Can

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis biography of basketball superstar Jeremy Lin is an anthem of Asian American pride that speaks to any child who feels underestimated or misunderstood. If Lin can, you can!Have you ever been told that you CAN?T? Growing up in the Bay Area, Jeremy Lin heard that over and over again. People made fun of his size and his race and wouldn?t give him a chance. But Jeremy persevered until he became the first Taiwanese American to play in the NBA. And when his big moment came, he seized it!Jeremy?s meteoric rise, dubbed "Linsanity," inspired the world and a whole generation of young Asian Americans. As author Richard Ho puts it, ?Jeremy?s struggles were our struggles, so his triumphs were our triumphs. He made us believe that if he could succeed, so could we.?

    1 in stock

    £16.99

  • ARTificial Intelligence

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. ARTificial Intelligence

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisEver since he was a little chip, Robot knew he was ART-ificially different. A funny and heartfelt picture book exploring AI, art, and creativity.Try as he might, Robot can''t keep up with the other robots at the warehouse. But when he''s sent off for reprogramming, he takes a wrong turn and ends up encountering music, dancing, and ART! He tries to share his discovery, only to find that art is hard to explain?and even harder to do. Will Robot learn to express himself and transform the warehouse . . . or will he be recycled?

    10 in stock

    £16.14

  • Rostams PictureDay Pusteen

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Rostams PictureDay Pusteen

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Valentine's Day Jitters

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Valentine's Day Jitters

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn this best-selling Jitters series book, Mrs. Hartwell plans the perfect Valentine''s Day party for her class. But everyone''s favorite teacher has the jitters again!Sarah Jane Hartwell is determined to host the perfect Valentine''s Day party to show her students how much she cares. But no matter how hard she tries, nothing goes according to plan. From pin-the-smile-on-the-teacher to crafts with glitter, glue, ribbons, and lace, the class quickly devolves into chaos. Mrs. Hartwell feels like the event is a disaster, but the students have a great time! Not only do they already know that she cares, it turns out they care a lot about her as well.

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • Squawk of Spanish

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Squawk of Spanish

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisMax finds his Spanish-speaking voice with the help of his abuela''s pet, Lorito, a talkative parrot, in this sweet and heartwarming picture book.Max isn''t confident with his Spanish, especially rollinghis Rs, and his cousins always tease him about it. But he loves spending weekends baking with his Spanish-speaking abuela, while Loritothe parrot helps translate.But when Lorito disappears for a day, Max and Abuela must figure out how to communicate. Max''s Spanish doesn?t have to be perfect, and Abuela can attempt a little English. Trying is what counts!

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Wild Brunch

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Wild Brunch

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisYoung wildlife lovers are invited to explore how and why animals eat what they do in this nonfiction poetry picture book collection for kids.Explore how narwhals, jellyfish, hippos, piranhas, and many more species of swimming, land-based, and flying animals satisfy their appetites in a collection of culinary poems.A creative companion to Now You See Them, Now You Don''t: Poems About Creatures That Hide and A Place to Start a Family: Poems About Creatures That Build by celebrated author and science expert David L. Harrison and award-winning illustrator, Giles Laroche.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • El gumbo mas delicioso  Yumbo Gumbo

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. El gumbo mas delicioso Yumbo Gumbo

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebra la diversidad, las matemáticas y el poder de contar cuentos en esta edición bilingüe (español e inglés)!Celebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling with this bilingual (Spanish and English) edition!Los abuelos de Annabelle finalmente le enseñarán a cocinar gumbo! Pero la familia no puede ponerse de acuerdo sobre qué tipo de gumbo hacer. Votan por su favorito, pero el resultado de la votación es un empate. Y ahora qué? Una exploración lúdica de los datos y el razonamiento socioemocional, presentando personajes criollos de Luisiana y un glosario de palabras criollas de Luisiana.Storytelling Math celebra a los niños usando las matemáticas en sus aventuras diarias mientras juegan, construyen y descubren el mundo que les rodea. Historias alegres y actividades manuales hacen que sea fácil para los niños y sus adultos explorar las matemáticas cotidianas juntos. Desarrollado en colaboración con expertos en matemáticas de TERC, una organización educativa educativa sin fines de lucro con enfoque en en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM, por sus siglas en inglés), bajo una subvención de la Fundación Heising-Simons.Annabelle''s grandparents are finally going to teach her how to cook gumbo! But the family can''t agree on what type of gumbo to make. They vote for their favorite, but the vote results in a tie. Now what? A playful exploration of data and social-emotional reasoning, featuring Louisiana Creole characters and a glossary of Louisiana Creole words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

    10 in stock

    £8.33

  • April  Mae and the Movie Night

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. April Mae and the Movie Night

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisFans of King & Kayla and Charlie & Mouse will love this delightful early reader series that celebrates friendship every day of the week--now in paperback!It?s Saturday, and April and Mae are having movie night. Mae gets pineapple on the pizza because April likes it, and April chooses a scary movie because Mae will like it. When the movie ends up being too scary for April, the girls realize that they don''t have to like all the same things as long as they like each other!With imagination and humor, Every Day with April & Mae brings all there is to know and love about friendship to life in a way kids can both relate to and learn from making this a perfect fit for young readers ready to step up from picture books.

    10 in stock

    £7.26

  • Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisKindhearted Archie is back! Her Poppy Uncle is getting married in a big Indian wedding, and Archie and new friend Emma realize that love and fun are universal.In this cross-cultural friendship story, Archie helps Emma, who isn?t Indian, learn everything she needs to know when Archie?s Poppy Uncle and Emma?s Auntie Julie get married. The girls go to the mehendi party and sangeet together. They help Julie at the wedding, steal Poppy?s shoes, and eat ladoos at the reception. Now Archie and Emma are friends?and cousins!Archie?s adventures celebrate Indian culture! We first met Archie in Archie Celebrates Diwali and now join her in the follow-up Archie Celebrates an Indian Wedding. Backmatter in Archie''s books feature kid-friendly resources to enrich the reading experience.

    2 in stock

    £16.99

  • Nuestro techo es azul

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Nuestro techo es azul

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThis heartfelt story of resilience follows two siblings as they work to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Maria destroys their home in Puerto Rico.Esta emotiva historia de resiliencia sigue a dos hermanos en su proceso de recuperación luego de que el huracán Maria destruyera su casa en Puerto Rico.Before an intense hurricane hits their home in Puerto Rico, Antonio told his sister vibrant stories each night. During the storm, they huddled with their parents in a closet and hear the storm blow the roof right off their home. After the storm, their family uses a temporary blue tarp for a roof, and Antonio stops speaking. Gradually the siblings imagine their blue roof playfully—as the ocean above them or a parachute helping them fall from the sky. As the narrator helps her little brother feel safe once more--and after the family and community build a new roof--the little boy begins to speak again.Antes de que un fuerte huracán dañara su casa en Puerto Rico, todas las noches Antonio contaba a su hermana animadas historias. Durante la tormenta, se acurrucaron con sus padres en un clóset desde donde escucharon como la tormenta hizo volar el techo de su hogar. Luego de la tormenta, la familia utiliza un toldo azul provisorio como techo, y Antonio deja de hablar. Poco a poco, los hermanos comienzan a pensar en su techo azul de maneras divertidas: imaginan que es el océano sobre sus cabezas o un paracaídas para lanzarse desde el cielo. A medida que la narradora ayuda al hermanito a recuperar su seguridad —y luego de que la familia y la comunidad construyen un nuevo techo— el pequeñito comienza a hablar otra vez.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Planting a Garden in Room 6

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Planting a Garden in Room 6

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.35

  • Wings to Soar

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Wings to Soar

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisA historically relevant middle-grade novel-in-verse about a girl''s resiliency when faced with hatred towards refugees. Readers of The Night Diary and Inside Out and Back Again shouldn?t miss out.It''s 1972 and Viva?s Indian family has been expelled from Uganda and sent to a resettlement camp in England, but not all of them made the trip. Her father is supposed to meet them in London, but he never shows up. As they wait for him, Viva, her mother, and her sister get settled in camp and try to make the best of their life there.Just when she is beginning to feel at home with new friends, Viva and her family move out of the camp and to a part of London where they are not welcome. While grappling with the hate for brown-skinned people in their new community, Viva is determined to find her missing father so they can finish their move to Canada. When it turns out he has been sponsored to move to the United States, they have to save enough money to join him.Told in verse, Wings to Soar follows a resilient girl and the friendships she forges during a turbulent time."These rich, vivacious lines combine an insistence on self with undaunted hope. A supreme heart-changer."?Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor, National Book Award, Boston Globe/Horn Book Award, and Coretta Scott King Award Winner

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Author Visit Jitters

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Author Visit Jitters

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisIn the latest school adventure of the best-selling Jitters series, Mrs. Hartwell''s class has a very special guest coming to visit: author S. J. Brown!Mrs. Hartwell plans the best author visits for her class, and this time is no exception. The famous author S. J. Brown is coming to visit, and soon the class is rereading their favorite books, making lists of questions, and painting a welcome poster. But once the day of the visit arrives, they''re not at all prepared for the author''s true identity!Everyone gets the jitters sometimes, and in this new adventure in the beloved and bestselling Jitters series, the jitters are the exciting kind, with a fun-filled class activity as a result.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Author Visit Jitters

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Author Visit Jitters

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £8.23

  • Betos Berry Treasure

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Betos Berry Treasure

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisCelebrate diversity, math, and the power of storytelling!Beto wants to play tea party with Cora, but his big sister just wants to be a pirate. To get Cora on board, Beto makes a map to a delicious hidden treasure. But Cora ends up in the wrong place! Will Cora find the treasure before Beto eats it all? A playful exploration of mapping, featuring Chicanx(Mexican American) characters and a glossary of Spanish words.Storytelling Math celebrates children using math in their daily adventures as they play, build, and discover the world around them. Joyful stories and hands-on activities make it easy for kids and their grown-ups to explore everyday math together. Developed in collaboration with math experts at STEM education nonprofit TERC, under a grant from the Heising-Simons Foundation.

    10 in stock

    £14.39

  • Just Us

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Just Us

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Los mariachis de Adela

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Los mariachis de Adela

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisAdela ama todo sobre la banda mariachi de su familia, excepto que ella no forma parte de la banda! Poniendo un foco de atención en la música mexicana, llena de instrumentos y bailes, La banda de Adela seguramente será un éxito!Adela loves everything about her family''s mariachi band--except that she isn''t in it! Shining a spotlight on Mexican music, full of instruments and dancing, Adela?s Band is sure to be a hit!Adela no desea nada más que ser parte de la banda mariachi de su familia, pero cuando intenta tocar los diferentes instrumentos, todo sale mal. La trompeta hace un ruido extraño, la vihuela emite un ruido agudo y desagradable, y cuando intenta bailar, Adela se cae al suelo. Observando a su familia, Adela sabe que la práctica hace al maestro, pero podrá encontrar una manera de ser parte de la banda en el entretanto?Contado en una estructura repetitiva y divertida, este libro ilustrado rítmico incorpora divertidos sonidos de instrumentos y vocabulario en español!Adela wants nothing more than to be a part of her family''s mariachi band, but when she tries the different instruments, everything comes out wrong. La trompeta fizzles, la vihuela squeaks, and trying to dance makes Adela fall on her face. From watching her family, Adela knows that practice makes perfect, but can she find a way to be part of the band in the meantime?A new go-to read-aloud favorite that comes complete with funnyinstrument sounds, a rythmic text, and Spanish vocabulary. Strike up the band!

    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • Eye Guess: A Forest Animal Guessing Game

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Eye Guess: A Forest Animal Guessing Game

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisDo you know whose eye is looking at you? Featuring familiar forest animals, toddlers will enjoy guessing, turning the page, and finding out if they?re right!

    10 in stock

    £7.99

  • La Mala Suerte Is Following Me

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. La Mala Suerte Is Following Me

    10 in stock

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    10 in stock

    £15.29

  • La mala suerte me sigue

    Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. La mala suerte me sigue

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisEn este divertido libro ilustrado sobre las supersticiones, podrá Miguel aprender a crear su propia suerte y librarse de la mala suerte antes de que sea demasiado tarde?In this fun picture book romp about superstitions, can Miguel learn to make his own luck?and be rid of La Mala Suerte?before it?s too late?La abuelita de Miguel le advirtió que abrir un paraguas dentro de la casa atraería a la mala suerte (sra. Mala Suerte), quien lo seguirá a donde quiera que vaya, y ahora la vida de Miguel está arruinada! Él se tropieza, reprueba un examen y no puede bloquear un tiro ni aunque su vida dependa de ello en el entrenamiento de fútbol. Nada de lo que intenta funciona para deshacerse de la sra. Mala Suerte: buscar un trébol de cuatro hojas, los aceites "existenciales" de su tía... Y ahora qué? Una historia divertida con un lenguaje juguetón, La mala suerte me sigue ofrece una mirada tonta y conmovedora a las supersticiones.Miguel?s abuelita warned him that opening an umbrella in the house will bring La Mala Suerte (Mrs. Bad Luck) who will follow him wherever he goes, and now Miguel?s life is ruined! He trips, fails an exam, and he can?t block a shot to save his life at soccer practice. Nothing he tries works to get rid of Mrs. Bad Luck?looking for a four-leaf clover, his aunt?s "existential" oils… Now what? A fun story with playful language, La mala suerte me sigue takes a silly and heartfelt look at superstitions.

    10 in stock

    £15.29

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