Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Penguin Putnam Inc What Happened to Goodbye
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£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Buddy
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Old Yeller, classic boy-and-dog tale set against the events of Hurrican Katrina.Tyrone Li''l T Roberts meets Buddy when his family''s car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li''l T''s always wished for--until Hurricane Katrina comes to New Orleans and he must leave Buddy behind. After the storm, Li''l T and his father return home to find a community struggling to rebuild their lives--and Buddy gone. But Li''l T refuses to give up his quest to find his best friend. From the author of the BBYA Top Ten selection The Great Wide Sea comes a powerful story of hope, courage, and knowing when to let go.A testament to the human capacity to endure.” —The New York Times Book Review
£8.99
Penguin USA True Legend
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£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc One for the Murphys
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£9.31
Penguin Putnam Inc CAM Jansen and the Millionaire Mystery
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£6.86
Penguin Books Ltd The Red Rose Box
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£7.07
Penguin Putnam Inc Journey to the River Sea
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£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Sometimes We Think You Are a Monkey
Book SynopsisYour little arms and legs move just like you are a baby monkey climbing into the leafy branches of a tree. But you are not a monkey. Your nose twitches and your mouth moves as though you are a bunny sniffing the garden air. But you are not a bunny. Moving from animal to animal, leading to a wonderful surprise at the end, this charming story engages young readers with both the text and the adorable art. A wonderful gift for both young children and their parents, especially every new parent who can’t stop marveling at their baby. Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR Sometimes We Think You Are a Monkey:"Vancouver illustrator Julie Morstad provides beautiful art for this ode to babies. Using her signature nostalgic style and a vibrant palette, Morstad breathes life into the animals on the page. In each colourful spread, she goes beyond what is expressed in the text and supplies a visual clue as to what the next animal will be." --Quill & Quire"A tender tribute to infancy, aimed at parents (or grandparents) who want to curl up with a baby and a quiet book." --CM Magazine"This sweet, playful story reads like a poem from a parent to a newborn child." --The Children's Bookshelf
£7.99
Penguin Books Canada Ltd Mort Ziff Is Not Dead
Book SynopsisA humorous coming-of-age middle-grade novel set in 1960s Florida. Battling obxious siblings, sunburns, and a corporate millionaire, Norman is determined to help an old comedian save his career. It's the winter of 1965. Norman Fishbein is enduring not only a cold winter but also the usual torments and annoyances from his two older brothers. When Norman wins a thousand dollars in the Count-the-Doozy-Dots Contest, his parents let him choose how to spend it, strongly suggesting a new car is what the family needs. But Norman decides what his family really needs is their first vacation that doesn't mean camping in a tent -- a trip to Miami Beach. A snowstorm almost wrecks their plans, but in the end Norman gets his first plane ride (with both brothers air-sick on either side of him). Miami strikes him as a paradise -- warm weather, palm trees, beaches, and ocean. They stay in luxury at the Royal Palm Hotel, owned by
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Clara Voyant
Book SynopsisA wannabe journalist and reluctant astrologer turns out to be clairvoyant in this charming middle-grade coming-of-age novel; for fans of Rebecca Stead''s novels.Clara can''t believe her no-nonsense grandmother has just up and moved to Florida, leaving Clara and her mother on their own for the first time. This means her mother can finally follow her bliss, which involves moving to a tiny apartment in Kensington Market, working at a herbal remedy shop and trying to develop her so-called mystical powers. Clara tries to make the best of a bad situation by joining the newspaper staff at her new middle school, where she can sharpen her investigative journalistic skills and tell the kind of hard-news stories her grandmother appreciated. But the editor relegates her to boring news stories and worse . . . the horoscopes. Worse yet, her horoscopes come true, and soon everyone at school is talking about Clara Voyant, the talented fortune-teller. Clara is horrified -- horosc
£15.29
Penguin Random House India Pvt. Ltd The Henna StartUp
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£11.35
Penguin Putnam Inc Absolutely Almost
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the National Book Award nominee A TANGLE OF KNOTS comes an inspiring novel about figuring out who you are and doing what you love.Albie has never been the smartest kid in his class. He has never been the tallest. Or the best at gym. Or the greatest artist. Or the most musical. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he's not very good at. But then Albie gets a new babysitter, Calista, who helps him figure out all of the things he is good at and how he can take pride in himself.A perfect companion to Lisa Graff's National Book Award-nominated A Tangle of Knots, this novel explores a similar theme in a realistic contemporary world where kids will easily be able to relate their own struggles to Albie's. Great for fans of Rebecca Stead's Liar and Spy, RJ Palacio's Wonder and Cynthia Lord's Rules.Praise for Lisa Graff's novelsTangle of Knots (nominated for a National Boo
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Penguin Putnam Inc A Tangle of Knots
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Penguin Putnam Inc Just in Time Abraham Lincoln
Book SynopsisTwo kids. One mysterious doorway to the Civil War.Michael and Derek don’t expect the adventure of a lifetime while visiting a Civil War museum with their grandmother. But when the mysterious museum keeper invites them to play a special history game, they suddenly find themselves walking through a door into a very realistic depiction of 1862.It’s only the beginning of their journey as they are whisked away by a carriage to nearby Antietam only days after a violent battle. There, they see for themselves the tragic aftermath of war and come face-to-face with Abraham Lincoln. Suddenly, the boys begin to wonder—is this all real?Patricia Polacco brings history to vibrant life and uses facts and primary sources to open a doorway through time into a pivotal moment of the Civil War.
£8.54
Puffin Books Pecan Pie Baby
Book SynopsisA sweet addition to the family is coming! Written by National Book Award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Illustrated by Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Sophie Blackall. All anyone wants to talk about with Mama is the new “ding-dang baby” that’s on the way, and Gia is getting sick of it! If her new sibling is already such a big deal, what’s going to happen to Gia’s nice, cozy life with Mama once the baby is born? “[An] honest story about jealousy, anger, displacement, and love [that] will touch kids dealing with sibling rivalry and spark their talk about change.”—Booklist “Fresh and wise.”—Kirkus Reviews
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Penguin USA Half Wild
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£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Soar
Book SynopsisNewbery Honor winner Joan Bauer hits a home run with her newest protagonist, who always sees the positive side of any situation. Jeremiah is not one to let anything keep him down. Starting with his adoption by computer genius Walt, Jeremiah has looked on his life as a series of lucky breaks. When a weak heart keeps him from playing his beloved baseball, Jeremiah appoints himself the team coach. When Walt has to move for another new assignment, Jeremiah sees it as a great chance to explore a new town. But no sooner do they arrive than a doping scandel is revealed and the town feels betrayed and disgraced. Jeremiah takes it as his personal mission to restore the town''s morale and help the teams bounce back and remember how to soar. Full of humor, heart, and baseball lore, Soar is Joan Bauer at her best.
£9.49
Penguin USA Fantasy League
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£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Amber Brown Horses Around
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£8.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Bunny Cakes Edición en español
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc A Clatter of Jars
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Great Treehouse War
Book SynopsisKids vs. parents! An epic treehouse sleepover! An awesome group of friends! An exciting new book from National Book Award finalist Lisa Graff.Winnie's last day of fourth grade ended with a pretty life-changing surprise. That was the day Winnie’s parents got divorced and decided that Winnie would live three days a week with each of them and spend Wednesdays by herself in a treehouse between their houses, to divide her time perfectly evenly. It was the day Winnie’s seed of frustration with her parents was planted, a seed that grew until it felt like it was as big as a tree itself. By the end of fifth grade, Winnie decides that the only way to change things is to barricade herself in her treehouse until her parents come to their senses—and her friends decide to join. It’s kids vs. grown-ups, and no one wants to back down first. But with ten kids in one treehouse, all with their own demands, things get pretty complicated! Even if they are havi
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Penguin Young Readers Group Shouting at the Rain
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the New York Times bestseller Fish in a Tree comes a compelling story about perspective and learning to love the family you have.Delsie loves tracking the weather--lately, though, it seems the squalls are in her own life. She's always lived with her kindhearted Grammy, but now she's looking at their life with new eyes and wishing she could have a regular family. Delsie observes other changes in the air, too--the most painful being a friend who's outgrown her. Luckily, she has neighbors with strong shoulders to support her, and Ronan, a new friend who is caring and courageous but also troubled by the losses he's endured. As Ronan and Delsie traipse around Cape Cod on their adventures, they both learn what it means to be angry versus sad, broken versus whole, and abandoned versus loved. And that, together, they can weather any storm.
£8.54
Clarion Books Your Move
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£999.99
Clarion Books Koala Lou
Book SynopsisWhen Koala Lou’s mother becomes so busy that she forgets to tell her firstborn how much she loves her, Koala Lou enters the Bush Olympics, intending to win an event and her mother’s love all at one time. “A first-rate choice for bedtime, story hour, or reading aloud.”--The Horn Book
£16.19
Cengage Learning, Inc The Borrowers Avenged
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£9.53
Houghton Mifflin Catch Me If You Can
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£6.45
Cengage Learning, Inc The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore
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£8.54
Houghton Mifflin Todds Box
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£6.99
Clarion Books Gleam and Glow
Book SynopsisInspired by real events, master storyteller Eve Bunting recounts the harrowing yet hopeful story of a family, a war--and a dazzling discovery.
£9.25
Harcourt Children's Books A Crooked Kind of Perfect
Book SynopsisTen-year-old Zoe Elias dreams of playing a baby grand piano at Carnegie Hall. But when Dad ventures to the music store and ends up with a wheezy organ instead of a piano, Zoe's dreams hit a sour note. Learning the organ versions of old TV theme songs just isn't the same as mastering Beethoven on the piano.Trade Review"* "Immediately engaging... Zoe's world is drawn with sometimes painful precision, her emotions are revealed with empathy, and her story unfolds realistically, without the miracles she hopes for, but with small, sometimes surprising changes... sometimes funny, sometimes tender, this is a promising debut."--Booklist"
£9.49
Clarion Books When Otis Courted Mama
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£15.29
Warne Frederick & Company A Christmas Wish
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£9.35
Warne Frederick & Company I Love You Daddy
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£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Chike and the River
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£12.60
Zondervan Saint Training
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£11.83
Zondervan God Made Mommy Special
Book SynopsisFrom Glenys Nellist, the author who brought us Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time Prayers, comes a new book about the special bond between a mother and child. God Made Mommy Special is great for parents to read with their children, as the sweet, rhyming text and adorable illustrations by Estelle Corke show how any mommy is special through the eyes of a child and through the eyes of God. Whether it’s a mommy monkey who swings from trees, or a mommy sparrow who cuddles her little one under her wing, this book shows readers all mommies are special in their own way. With a padded cover, this cute and cuddly board book is perfect for little ones and will provide endless amounts of enjoyment for both children and parents alike.
£11.78
Zondervan God Made Daddy Special
Book SynopsisFrom Glenys Nellist, the author who brought us Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time Prayers, comes a new book about the special bond between a father and child. God Made Daddy Special is great for parents to read with their children, as the sweet, rhyming text and adorable illustrations by Estelle Corke show how any daddy is special through the eyes of a child and through the eyes of God. Whether it’s a daddy giraffe who stretches his neck way up high into the trees, or a daddy polar bear who skates along the ice, this book shows readers all daddies are special in their own way. With a padded cover, this cute and cuddly board book is perfect for little ones and will provide endless amounts of enjoyment for both children and parents alike.
£11.78
Zondervan The Wonder That Is You
Book SynopsisEvery parent dreams of embracing their new child. When that dream comes true, it’s as if all of creation rejoices with them. Celebrate a new arrival with this heartwarming board book, The Wonder That Is You, by bestselling author Glenys Nellist.The Wonder That Is You is: Not only a perfect gift for new babies, but also a precious story to read aloud with big brothers and sisters in anticipation of the new arrival A heartwarming way to tell your children, godchildren, or grandchildren of any age how special they are and how much that are loved A durable padded board book that fits perfectly into little hands A soothing bedtime book that will have your little ones falling fast asleep in your loving arms It felt as if the world stood stillThe day my dream came true,And all creation paused to seeThe wonder that is you.The WondTrade ReviewIN THIS LYRICAL, RHYMING CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK, a mother's joy knows no bounds as she welcomes her much-anticipated and loved child into the world, even as all of creation celebrates with her. Author Glenys Nellist exuberantly and eloquently captures a mother's awe and gratitude at receiving so great a gift: 'It felt as if the world stood still / The day my dream came true. / And all creation paused to see / The wonder that is you. / It seemed to me that oceans surged / And shouted out your name, / And everyone around me knew / I'd never be the same.' Illustrator Aurelie Blanz's vivid, energetic pictures capture the buoyant life-affirming atmosphere of Nellist's poetry. Myriad creatures -- deer, butterflies, an owl, rabbits, a whale, fish, a frog, geese, a kitten, and more -- look at the newborn in amazement. Flowers, the moon, trees, stars, and the breeze welcome the infant into God's astounding world. The mothers and babies that Blanz depicts reflect the diversity of God's good creation of different races, and one of the ties that binds them together -- the birth of children. The Wonder That is You is recommended as a gift, not only for the birth of a child, but also to possibly commemorate an infant's baptism. * The Christian Courier *
£13.86
Zondervan Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector
Book SynopsisAll the questions about the mysterious and powerful Triple T Token come to a head as Arcade seeks out the truth behind this magical object once and for all.? Arcade and the Dazzling Truth Detector is the fourth and final book in the humorous and imaginative Coin Slot Chronicles series by New York Times bestselling author, former NFL running back, and?Dancing with the Stars?champion Rashad Jennings.What does the last T on the Triple T Token stand for? Where did the token come from? What did Arcade’s mom do with it when she had it? And why does Arcade have it now? Arcade and Zoe Livingston have been on a quest for truth ever since the mysterious lady gave Arcade the token, said, “Happy Travels,” then vanished. Now,
£15.91
Zondervan Arcade and the Fiery Metal Tester
Book SynopsisNew York City may be experiencing the hottest summer on record, but things for eleven-year-old Arcade Livingston keep heating up. After receiving a suspicious warning atop the Empire State Building, Arcade and his friends will have their mettle tested as they continue their journey with the Triple T Token. Arcade and the Fiery Metal Tester?is the third book in the humorous and imaginative Coin Slot Chronicles series by New York Times bestselling author, former NFL running back, and Dancing with the Stars champion Rashad Jennings.With the warning of “Things will heat up in all areas to test your mettle” still ringing in Arcade’s ears, there’s no time to waste, but can he control the Triple T Token? Arcade is tested like never before as he needs to use the TripleTrade ReviewIn Volume 3 of the Coin Slot Chronicles, 11-year-old Arcade Livingston and older sister Zoe must harness their patience and compassion. Retired NFL running back Jennings, writing with veteran children's writer Osborne, developed the Arcade Livingston series after finding success with his book for adults, The If in Life (written with Michael Strahan, 2018). As the book opens, the Livingston parents set goals with their children: to step into the positive character traits of patience and compassion, in accordance with their Christian faith (references to which are lightly sprinkled throughout the text). These goals inform the adventures that follow. The novels can stand alone but are deepened when read together, so maybe that's the best way for readers to understand the full story behind this mysterious Triple T Token and its time-traveling powers. Readers learn that it can take Arcade and Zoe to times and places they've never been with strange people surrounding them, yet this story isn't always about what's happening way out there. There's the serious inside things too. There's Arcade's best friend, Doug, who is being moved to Florida when he wants nothing more than to be close to his ailing grandmother. Is there something that this mysterious Triple T Token can do about that? Does trying to control the power of the token only create further chaos? Dotted with significant life lessons for young readers, who might prefer to start with Volume 1. (Fantasy. 8-12) * Kirkus Reviews *
£15.82
Zonderkidz Ten Little Eggs
Book SynopsisSweet and silly, Ten Little Eggs celebrates springtime and the bond between parent and child, reminding readers that families come in all shapes and sizes, but what holds them together is love.
£21.37
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Brother Bear Favorites
Book SynopsisYour favorite Brother Bear stories are wrapped up in this 3-in-1 Berenstain Bears collection!This book is a perfect gift for children to enjoy all year long.These stories will remind young readers of important biblical values and offers essential life lessons. From forgiveness to helping others to doing your best, Brother Bear’s exciting adventures and everyday opportunities to learn will inspire readers young and old. This collection includes:The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree: When Cousin Fred accidentally damages Brother’s brand-new bike, Brother Bear is angry. Can Sister Bear help him see that forgiving his friend is the right thing to do?The Berenstain Bears Get Involved: A storm hits Bear Country, and it might flood! It’s up to the Bear family and the rest of the rescue team from the Chapel in the Woods to come together
£11.44
Zondervan Stay This Way Forever
Book SynopsisCelebrate the joy, wonder, and innocence of being a child with this love letter to the loved ones in your life, encouraging and affirming their own special qualities now and always.Inspired by the endearing qualities she sees in her own son, New York Times bestselling author and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis, has written another beautiful book that parents and grandparents can share with their little ones to let them know how loved they are. With imaginative illustrations from bestselling artist Lucy Fleming paired with playful and heartwarming read-aloud rhymes, this book can help make a lasting impact on young minds as they discover their own unique qualities.Stay This Way Forever: is a great read for preschool, kindergarten and early elementary kids ages 4-8 beautifully and authentically celebrates diversity in its characters includes whimsical, joy-filled illustrations from bestselling artist Lucy FlemingTrade ReviewA Christianity Today Book Award finalist in the Children and Youth Category for 2022 * Christianity Today *
£22.74
Zondervan Im So Glad You Were Born
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling author Ainsley Earhardt comes I’m So Glad You Were Born, a sweet and fun, rhyming love letter from parent to child celebrating their child’s life and all the potential and purpose it holds.
£999.99
Square Fish La Linea
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St Martin's Press The Moon by Night
Book SynopsisBook two of the Austin Family Chronicles, an award-winning young adult series from Madeleine L'Engle, author of A Wrinkle in Time, about a girl who experiences the difficulties and joys of growing up.Everyone who remembers Meet the Austins as a delightful family story will want to read . . . this wise, beautifully written novel. Chicago TribuneAs if simply being fourteen-years-old weren''t bad enoughwhat with the usual teenage angst and uncertainty, Vicky Austin''s always comforting and reliable home life is changing completely. Her brother John is going off to college in the fall. Maggy, an orphan taken in by the Austins two years ago, has gone to live with her legal guardian. And the rest of Vicky''s family is moving from their quiet house in the country to the heart of New York City.But before the big move, the entire Austin family is taking a meandering trip across the country in their station wagon, stopping to camp alo
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St Martin's Press Everything on a Waffle
Book Synopsis Polly Horvath''s Everything on a Waffle tells the funny, bittersweet story of a young heroine who manages to hold onto hope despite the odds. Primrose Squarp simply knows her parents did not perish at sea during a terrible storm, but try convincing the other residents of Coal Harbour on that score. For all practical purposes, at least for the time being, Primrose is an orphan, and there''s no great clamoring of prospective adopters. After realizing the impracticality of continuing to pay Miss Perfidy (a mothball-scented elderly lady) an hourly wage to baby-sit her, the town council is able to locate a relative, Uncle Jack, who reluctantly takes Primrose into his care. Primrose does warm up to living with him and in his home, despite the eerie noises resembling a hockey game that haunt her in the night. But true sanctuary can always be found at a restaurant called The Girl in the Swing, where everythingincluding lasagnais served on a waffle, and where t
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