Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories
Austin Macauley Publishers Lulu the Dragonfly and Company
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£10.79
Austin Macauley Publishers Jaspers Rescue
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£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers Pandas Trip to the Pools
£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers A Mouse in the House with a Man Called Dan and a
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£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers First Day of the New School Year
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£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers A Fatter Rat
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£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Five Toes in a Jar
£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Windi the Super Vole
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£10.79
Austin Macauley Publishers Sometimes Daddy Gets It Wrong
£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers Princess Lily and The Chompie Zompies
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£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers M J
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£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers The Christmas Gift
£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Catastrophe
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£6.99
Austin Macauley Publishers The Angry Lion
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£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers Sam Hunter and the Case of the Missing Watch
£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers The Erratic Dramatic Elves in the Attic
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£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Humble Bumble and The Magic Book of Spells
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£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Poppy Piggy Poops on the Potty
£8.54
Cecilia Porter I Am Whole
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£11.99
Random House Children's Books Wild Fliers
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£6.23
Pearson Education Limited Rapid Plus Stages 1012 10.6 Night Drive Freddies
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£13.73
Austin Macauley Publishers The Most Powerful Magic Of All
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£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Mr Arthur Miss Echo and the Grumpy Toad
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£8.54
Simon & Schuster Ltd The Merry Christmas Murders
£7.59
Abrams My Brother Is the Best A HelloLucky Book
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£999.99
Abrams The Witchs Wings and Other Terrifying Tales Are
Book SynopsisTrade Review***STARRED REVIEW*** "A quick, compelling, and creepy collection that’s sure to be a reader favorite." * Kirkus *Mejia’s storytelling is on-point with deliciously chilling moments and brilliant pacing. Readers will return for repeat thrills and chills. A recommended first purchase * School Library Journal *Mejia’s storytelling is compelling, with natural dialogue and well-paced scares that carry seamlessly through the different styles of each illustrator, which range from bold lines and limited color palettes to expressively quirky character designs and lurid colors. An excellent creepy collection perfect for Halloween. * Booklist *
£16.19
Abrams A Fright to Remember Monster High 1
Book SynopsisThe Monster High ghouls are back and more spooktacular than ever in this all-new, original middle grade series set in the world of Nickelodeon’s animated show and written by Adrianna Cuevas! As Monster High prepares for its annual talent show, Frankie Stein is left wondering what they could perform. When Torelei Stripe mocks Frankie’s music playing abilities, Frankie is left even more confused about which of their brain parts is exciting enough for the talent show. Luckily, Headmistress Bloodgood presents Frankie with new information about their brain that might hold the answer. Except Frankie discovers that their brain part is from a disgraced scientist accused of unethical experiments. Plagued by dreams from the scientist’s life, Frankie teams up with Draculaura and Clawdeen to discover the truth about their past—and save Monster High in the process.Trade ReviewWith its cinematic pacing and contemporary slant told through a fantasy lens, expect readers of series such as Percy Jackson to find much to enjoy here. Satisfying and substantial. * Kirkus *
£10.44
Gibbs M. Smith Inc Some Bunnies
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£13.49
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Perfect Birthday Recipe
Book SynopsisBeaver''s friends are determined to make his birthday extra special this year! Tortoise, Bird, Rabbit and Squirrel insist on baking his birthday cake, but Beaver isn''t so sure. He is the ultimate perfectionist and would rather do it himself, following the recipe exactly. Will Beaver''s nitpicky ways ruin his birthday and his friendships? The Perfect Birthday Recipe is the fourth and final story in Katy Hudson''s bestselling collection of seasonal picture books, including Too Many Carrots, A Loud Winter''s Nap and The Golden Acorn.Trade ReviewHudson’s winter landscapes invite the viewer right in with their rich brown branches and evergreens against pale pillowy snow drifts, and kids will be eager to join in with Tortoise’s grumpy refrain every time one of his friends asks him why tortoises don’t like winter: “They just don’t.” Bold sound- effect lettering heightens both Tortoise’s annoyance at his friends’ activities and his own delight when he discovers the pleasures of winter. Tortoise is adorably cranky in his resistance to winter activities, and his friends are encouraging without being pushy. * Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *Hudson's detailed and colorful artwork is sure to attract attention, and the animals are cuddly cute with expressive faces, especially Tortoise's. Combine this with a nonfiction look at hibernation to round out a winter storytime. * Kirkus Reviews *
£6.99
Hyperion Heartwood Hotel Book 2 The Greatest Gift
Book SynopsisThe second book in the enchanting Heartwood Hotel series, The Greatest Gift will warm your heart with its endearing characters and exquisite illustrations
£6.83
Hyperion Skin Again
Book SynopsisThe skin I''m in is just a covering. It cannot tell my story. The skin I''m in is just a covering. If you want to know who I am, you have got to come inside and open your heart way wide. Celebrating all that makes us unique and different, Skin Again offers new ways to talk about race and identity. Race matters, but only so much--what''s most important is who we are on the inside. Looking beyond skin, going straight to the heart, we find in each other the treasures stored down deep. Learning to cherish those treasures, to be all we imagine ourselves to be, makes us free. This award-winning book, with its myriad of faces, introduces a strong message of loving yourself and others that will appeal to parents of our youngest readers.
£10.79
Random House USA Inc When You Were Everything
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£9.49
Andrews McMeel Publishing Gamer Girls Retro Rhythms
Book SynopsisJess, Celia, Nat, and Lucy are the Gamer Girls?four BFFs who game together. In this fourth book of the exciting series, the friends discover a new game at a local arcade,Dance Dance Rhythms. (Okay, maybe it''s not that new. In fact, it''s a little retro.) But mistakes happen and it''s up to Jess to put them right, or else her mom''s dreams could be CRUSHED. This is the fourth book in the popular Gamer Girls series, for fans of The Babysitter''s Club AND Pokemon!Jess never thought she''d be a gamer. The posters in her bedroom are dedicated to Naomi Osaka and Misty Copeland, not video game streamers. But ever since joining the Gamer Girls squad, Jess has learned a TON about video games. One evening, Jess discovers something wonderful . . . sitting in her parents? guest room is a brand-new, sealed Dance Dance Rhythms game from the ?90s! What''s more, if she trades it in at the local game store, she can get a NEW game. But trading it might not have been the best idea . . . and Jess might have to risk it all in order to get it back. Can Jess keep going at her fast pace, or will she need a new rhythm? In this fourth book of the popularGamer Girlsseries,four friends navigate the video game world and the middle school world . . . if only they could solve drama as easily as they defeat monsters! Gamer Girls: Retro Rhythmscelebrates history, family, Black Girl Magic, and the 10th anniversary of legalized queer and gay marriage in the United States (Jess has two moms). This series is perfect for readers who love video games. Retro Rhythms includes 30 black-and-white illustrations throughout.
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Beaks!
Book SynopsisSimple text describes various bird beaks and how birds use them to eat, hunt, and gather food.
£7.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. O Christmas Tree: Its History and Holiday Traditions
£7.59
Top Shelf Productions Skull Cat (Book One): Skull Cat and the Curious
Book SynopsisIt’s Scully the Cat’s first day as the new garden-keeper at a spooky castle… but when everyone goes missing, is he brave enough to become a hero? Draw your sword and let''s find out!Even though the castle is an eerie place, full of dark secrets, Scully is excited to start his new job and prove himself to be a great gardener. But wait a minute… what happened to all his co-workers? Were they devoured by bloodthirsty vampires? Spooked by a love-struck ghost? Pranked by a comic-reading goblin? Enchanted by a sleepy sorcerer? Will Scully have to become the hero and uncover the truth behind Le Dark Chateau? He never signed up for this!!Middle-grade readers who love fantasy and spooky adventure will treasure Norman Shurtliff''s debut graphic novel like a magical gem.
£12.59
Top Shelf Productions Glork Patrol (Book 3): Glork Patrol and the Magic
Book SynopsisThe Glork Patrol meets a TINY new friend… and a HUGE new enemy? Robots come in all shapes and sizes in this loony space adventure from the award-winning creator of Johnny Boo and Banana Fox!A mysterious package arrives with a tiny robot inside, named Glorkbot. Say hello to the newest member of the Glork Patrol! But when Gonk and Baby Quackaboodle quickly deplete its batteries by making it do too many funny dance moves, there’s only one entity they can turn to for help: the giant floating head known throughout the galaxy as the Magic Robot. Will the Magic Robot heed their plea for help… or blast them with his laser eyes? This action-packed laugh-fest from Eisner award-winner James Kochalka is the goofiest sci-fi comic in the entire universe!
£8.54
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Invasion of the Unicorns
Book SynopsisPosing as a stuffed animal, Special Agent Bubble07 must decide whether his team of alien unicorns should invade Earth or if his alien heart will succumb to the little girl whose home he infiltrated. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Baby Loves Automotive Engineering
Book SynopsisThe Baby Loves Science board book series is big, brainy science for the littlest listeners.Baby loves strollers, cars, and other things that go! Accurate enough to satisfy an expert, yet simple enough for baby, this clever board book explores what makes vehicles move and what automotive engineers do.Beautiful, visually stimulating illustrations complement age-appropriate language to encourage baby''s sense of wonder. Parents and caregivers may learn a thing or two as well!
£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. No es un monstruo
Book SynopsisAHORA ES ESPAÑOL! Con un concepto de color ingenioso, este poético libro ilustrado muestra el ciclo de vida del amado anfibio, el ajolote, en su hábitat natural.NOW IN SPANISH! With a clever color concept, this poetic picture book shares the life cycle of beloved amphibian?the axolotl?in its natural habitat.Un ajolote pudiera parecerlo, pero definitivamente No es un monstruo. Esta curiosa criatura, popularizada por Minecraft, es en realidad una salamandra que nunca perderá sus branquias o aletas. No es un monstruo explora las características del ajolote, el origen mítico de los aztecas sobre la especie y el modo en que la contaminación afecta su hábitat natural: los canales de Xochimilco en la Ciudad de México.Divertido y cautivador, este libro juguetón e informativo presenta a sus lectores curiosos un personaje fantástico que... NO es un monstruo!An axolotl may look like one, but it is certainly Not a Monster. This curious creature, made popular by Minecraft, is actually a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins. Not a Monster explores the traits of the axolotl, the Aztec origin myth about the species, and the way pollution is affecting its natural habitat: the canals of Xochimilco in Mexico City.Fun and engaging, this playful and informative read-aloud introduces curious readers on one cool character who is NOT a monster!
£15.29
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. We Are Grateful Otsaliheliga Seasons
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£14.39
Restless Books The Casket Of Time
Book SynopsisAn entrancing adventure for today's troubled planet, The Casket of Time is a fantastical tale of time travel and environmental calamity from celebrated Icelandic author Andri Snær Magnason.Teenage Sigrun is sick of all the apocalyptic news about the situation and, worse, her parents' obsession with it. Sigrun's familyalong with everyone elsedecides to hibernate in their TimeBoxes, hoping for someone else to fix the world's problems . But when Sigrun's TimeBox opens too early, she discovers an abandoned city overrun by wilderness and joins a band of kids who are helping a researcher named Grace solve the situation.The world, according to Grace, is under an ancient curse. There once was a princess named Obsidiana, who was trapped in time by the greedy king of Pangea. To protect Obsidiana from dark and gloomy days, the king put her in a crystal casket made of spider silk woven so tightly that time itself couldn't penetrate. The king's greed for power doomed his kingdom and the trapped princess. Sigrun sees eerie parallels between the tale of Obsidiana and the present-day crisis, and realizes it's up to her and her friends to break the ancient curse and fix the world.
£999.99
Crooked Lane Books Teen Killers At Large
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£16.99
Penguin Random House Group Ride or Die
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£10.44
Soho Press Sunlight Playing over a Mountain
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£16.19
Chicago Review Press The Joys of Being a Little Black Boy
Book SynopsisThe Joys of Being a Little Black Boy is a vividly illustrated children?s book that brings to life Roy, a joyful Black boy. Roy takes young readers on a upbeat journey through history to meet some of the world?s most notable Black men?heroes who were each, at one time, a young Black boy. Teaching young children not only about these great men and moments in history but also pride and self-respect,The Joys of Being a Little Black Boybrings necessary representation to children''s bookshelves in a colorful and charming way. A guide included at the end helps adults delve into further stories, resources, and discussions on these figures of Black history and the joys of being part of that lineage.
£14.41
Familius LLC How to Dress a Dinosaur
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2022 Moonbeam Spirit Award Bronze Board BookROAR! Dinosaurs don’t wear shirts! Every parent knows the struggle of getting a child dressed and out the door. But with a cast of hilariously coiffed dinosaurs to teach toddlers how to stomp their feet into pant legs and reach their claws into shirts, getting dressed becomes a game. With this playful companion to How to Potty Train a Dinosaur, your little dino lover will beg to join in the fun and get dressed like a dinosaur!Trade Review"A small child doesn’t like getting dressed; luckily, his mama knows just what to do.“ROAR!” A young, brown-skinned toddler with straight dark hair pretends to be a dinosaur, but his mother (also brown-skinned) needs to get him dressed for an outing. She gently suggests that he become a Diplodocus and “RUSH INTO THIS CAVE HEADFIRST”…the “cave” in question being the neck hole of the tyke’s jersey. To get him to slide his arms into the jersey’s sleeves, his mother encourages him to “BE A VELOCIRAPTOR AND REACH YOUR CLAWS IN TO GRAB SOME FISH.” Shirt on, the child is halfway there. In this playful fashion, pants, socks, and shoes follow. Mama employs the same tactics to get through tooth-brushing and getting the tot strapped into the car. The feisty youngster puts up a struggle every step of the way (“HRUMPF! DINOSAURS DON'T WEAR PANTS”) but clearly enjoys the imaginative play, assured of his mother’s unconditional love. Throughout the book, we see the child (and the mother) on the book’s verso pages, and on the recto pages we see the ever changing dinosaur version of him, swishing his tail, crashing through the jungle, and more. Pace’s illustrations are simple and serviceable with uncluttered backgrounds. Toddlers will relate to this entertaining depiction of a universal developmental challenge (i.e. learning how to get dressed) as well as the protagonist’s impassioned tantrums.Fun from opening to clothes, err, close. (Board book. 2-4)"- Kirkus Review "Parents and grandparents, early childhood teachers, and daycare providers will be nodding their heads as they read this totally relatable picture book by Robin Currie. How to Dress a Dinosaur is an entertaining read-aloud filled with heart and humor that engages from the first page to the last. Vibrant illustrations by Alycia Pace depict a wonderfully diverse family and cast of dinosaur characters that are sure to delight! I wish I’d had this book when I was teaching kindergarten and raising my own children—I might not have had to sing dozens of nonsense songs each time I helped the children get dressed."—Vivian Kirkfield, BA, MS.Ed, author of From Here to There: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves, Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, and Sweet Dreams, Sarah: From Slavery to Inventor "How to Dress a Dinosaur captures an everyday conflict: diaper-clad 'dino' versus Mom. With places to go, Mom must navigate the daily routine—the dinosaur way! Don your shirt with a velociraptor and put your pants on with a triceratops. But beware the mama T-Rex! Hilarious art adds human features to a variety of famous dinos. It’s easy to see daily life with children in the colorfully illustrated dinos. It’ll remind you of trying to get out the door AND the Jurassic period. Perfect for the mom of any dinosaur-obsessed littles."—Ridgeway Burns, assistant director at Hinsdale Public Library "For anyone who has ever tried to help an uncooperative young child get dressed—help is on the way! How to Dress a Dinosaur by Robin Currie and Alycia Pace is a creative way to actively engage children in getting dressed by acting like a dinosaur. Getting children ready for school or daycare can be a frustrating contact sport! (I know; I have a two-year-old grandchild!) This book makes that process more of an entertaining game using active imagination. Spoiler alert: This book is not only fun and instructional, it is educational too! Children will learn the names of ten different dinosaurs and what they look like on their way to getting dressed, brushing their teeth, and hopping into their car seat to start their day! It is a ROARING good time!"—Diane Hessinger, director of children’s ministries at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and former preschool director and educator"A small child doesn’t like getting dressed; luckily, his mama knows just what to do.“ROAR!” A young, brown-skinned toddler with straight dark hair pretends to be a dinosaur, but his mother (also brown-skinned) needs to get him dressed for an outing. She gently suggests that he become a Diplodocus and “RUSH INTO THIS CAVE HEADFIRST”…the “cave” in question being the neck hole of the tyke’s jersey. To get him to slide his arms into the jersey’s sleeves, his mother encourages him to “BE A VELOCIRAPTOR AND REACH YOUR CLAWS IN TO GRAB SOME FISH.” Shirt on, the child is halfway there. In this playful fashion, pants, socks, and shoes follow. Mama employs the same tactics to get through tooth-brushing and getting the tot strapped into the car. The feisty youngster puts up a struggle every step of the way (“HRUMPF! DINOSAURS DON'T WEAR PANTS”) but clearly enjoys the imaginative play, assured of his mother’s unconditional love. Throughout the book, we see the child (and the mother) on the book’s verso pages, and on the recto pages we see the ever-changing dinosaur version of him, swishing his tail, crashing through the jungle, and more. Pace’s illustrations are simple and serviceable with uncluttered backgrounds. Toddlers will relate to this entertaining depiction of a universal developmental challenge (i.e. learning how to get dressed) as well as the protagonist’s impassioned tantrums.Fun from opening to clothes, err, close. (Board book. 2-4)"—Kirkus Review "Readers of this story see a young boy pretending to be a dinosaur, while they learn how triceratops might stomp its feet, how stegosaurus would kick a ball and swish it with his spiky tail, how pterodactyl flaps his wings as his feet leave the ground and more amazing facts about prehistoric creatures. This book combines charming text with humorous illustrations, bringing dinosaurs from the Jurassic Period into the hearts and imaginations of young readers. This title is sure to be cherished by dinosaur lovers of all ages." —Children's Literature Review "Parents and grandparents, early childhood teachers, and daycare providers will be nodding their heads as they read this totally relatable picture book by Robin Currie. How to Dress a Dinosaur is an entertaining read-aloud filled with heart and humor that engages from the first page to the last. Vibrant illustrations by Alycia Pace depict a wonderfully diverse family and cast of dinosaur characters that are sure to delight! I wish I’d had this book when I was teaching kindergarten and raising my own children—I might not have had to sing dozens of nonsense songs each time I helped the children get dressed."—Vivian Kirkfield, BA, MS.Ed, author of From Here to There: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves, Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, and Sweet Dreams, Sarah: From Slavery to Inventor "How to Dress a Dinosaur captures an everyday conflict: diaper-clad 'dino' versus Mom. With places to go, Mom must navigate the daily routine—the dinosaur way! Don your shirt with a velociraptor and put your pants on with a triceratops. But beware the mama T-Rex! Hilarious art adds human features to a variety of famous dinos. It’s easy to see daily life with children in the colorfully illustrated dinos. It’ll remind you of trying to get out the door AND the Jurassic period. Perfect for the mom of any dinosaur-obsessed littles."—Ridgeway Burns, assistant director at Hinsdale Public Library "For anyone who has ever tried to help an uncooperative young child get dressed—help is on the way! How to Dress a Dinosaur by Robin Currie and Alycia Pace is a creative way to actively engage children in getting dressed by acting like a dinosaur. Getting children ready for school or daycare can be a frustrating contact sport! (I know; I have a two-year-old grandchild!) This book makes that process more of an entertaining game using active imagination. Spoiler alert: This book is not only fun and instructional, it is educational too! Children will learn the names of ten different dinosaurs and what they look like on their way to getting dressed, brushing their teeth, and hopping into their car seat to start their day! It is a ROARING good time!"—Diane Hessinger, director of children’s ministries at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and former preschool director and educator
£7.59
Lee & Low Books Inc The Wishing Tree
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£10.44
