Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Random House USA Inc A Knot Is Not a Tangle
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£22.40
Random House USA Inc We Leap Together
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£23.44
Random House USA Inc The Dog Who Made It Better
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£21.12
Penguin Putnam Inc Huda F Wants to Know A Graphic Novel
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£20.57
Penguin Young Readers Group Radiant
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£16.14
Penguin Young Readers La intérprete The Interpreter Spanish Edition
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£14.39
Penguin Young Readers Group Hogar Home Spanish Edition
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£17.99
Penguin Young Readers Group En los naranjales In the Groves Spanish Edition
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£13.09
Random House Children's Books Tamales para Navidad Tamales for Christmas
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£22.52
Random House USA Inc Family Feast
£22.30
Random House Children's Books Mi prima la quinceañera My Cousin the Quinceañera
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£17.58
Loving on Purpose The Chicken COOP Kid
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£10.80
Loving on Purpose Shorts in the Snow Silk Family Story
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£10.80
Clarion Books Breaking Through
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£9.49
Houghton Mifflin Green Frogs
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£9.49
Clarion Books The Off Season
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£9.49
Bluffton Books Nine Months in My Mommy Autobiography of an
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama Home with Mama
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Dewdney's artwork is the ideal foil to her rhyming verses--her characters' bleary, sick expressions alone are sure to elicit giggles and knowing smiles." — Kirkus Reviews, July 15, 2011"Llama is sick with a sore throat, and children who have to take 'yucky' medicine will relate to how he feels ... The story has wonderful rhyming phrases and large, colorful illustrations full of priceless facial expressions and body language." — School Library Journal, August 2011
£16.14
Penguin USA la llama llama rojo pijama
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£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Twas Nochebuena
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR 'TWAS NOCHEBUENA:“A linguistic and visual treat. The lyrical blend of English and Spanish and vibrant action-packed illustrations make this ideal for read-alouds.” —Booklist"Thong’s humorous verse follows Clement Moore’s strong rhythm without faltering—despite the metrical challenges of working in two languages at once. Palacios’s warm, earth-toned illustrations of a happy multigenerational family invite readers into the festivities, whether these tradiciones are familiar or new to them." —Horn Book“This pleasant family story conveys strong family bonds and traditions while offering non-Spanish speakers a way to learn some basic vocabulary.” —Kirkus Reviews“This lively picture book offers a wonderful way to celebrate and learn about Latino Christmas traditions.” —School Library Journal
£16.19
Penguin USA Maxs Valentine
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£9.36
Penguin Putnam Inc Your Own Big Bed
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£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Peters Chair board book
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£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Big Red Lollipop
Book SynopsisRubina has been invited to her first birthday party, and her mother, Ami, insists that she bring her little sister along. Rubina is mortified, but she can't convince Ami that you just don't bring your younger sister to your friend's party. So both girls go, and not only does Sana demand to win every game, but after the party she steals Rubina's prized party favor, a red lollipop. What's a fed-up big sister to do?Rukhsana Khan's clever story and Sophie Blackall's irresistible illustrations make for a powerful combination in this fresh and surprising picture book.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Froggy se viste
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£15.29
Random House Children's Books Arthur Tricks the Tooth Fairy
£999.99
Greenwillow Books A Chair for My Mother
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dear Mr. Henshaw
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£15.20
Greenwillow Books Something Special for Me
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£8.54
Greenwillow Books Could Be Worse A Ghost Story Reading Rainbow
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£7.99
Greenwillow Books Sheila Rae the Brave
Book SynopsisSheila Rae, the Brave is a warm, humorous, and loving story of sibling sympathy and support. Just because Sheila Rae is older, she doesn''t always know better!This classic picture book about overcoming fear is written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of Lilly''s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Kitten''s First Full Moon.I am very brave, Sheila Rae said, patting herself on the back. She wasn''t afraid of anything—not thunder, not lightning, not the big black dog at the end of the block. And when she wanted to walk home a new way and Louise wouldn''t, she called her sister a scaredy-cat and set out alone. But all the bravado in the world failed to help when Sheila Rae found herself lost. Luckily, her sister was not far behind.Children will love it.—School Library Journal
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Two of Them
Book SynopsisThe day she was born, her grandfather made her a ring of silver and a polished stone, because he loved her already. Through the years, the little girl and her grandfather share so many happy times -- playing by the sea, walking in the mountains, working in his store. And when he grows sick, she takes care of him with as much love as he always showed her.
£7.59
Greenwillow Books The Zebra Wall
Book SynopsisWhen ten-year-old Adine''s mother has a new baby, eccentric Aunt Irene comes to stay and shares Adine''s bedroom—events that require a great deal of adjustment.The Vorlob family is making preparations. Preparations for the new baby, soon to arrive.Getting ready includes painting a mural in the baby''s nursery and making a list of possible names. Adine, age ten, is used to the routine—she has four sisters already: Bernice, Carla, Dot, and Effie.This time, however, the routine is broken. In more ways than one. Most significantly, Aunt Irene will be staying with the Vorlobs until Mrs. Vorlob is rested and back on her feet.Aunt Irene arrives, as does the baby, but nothing goes quite as expected. Especially for Adine.Multiple award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes brings his insightful, gentle, real-world insight to middle grade novels, including:Billy Miller Makes a Wish
£16.99
Greenwillow Books Music Music for Everyone
Book SynopsisA beautiful celebration of the power of music and of community—a companion book to the beloved Caldecott Honor picture book A Chair for My Mother.Rosa organizes her friends into the Oak Street Band in order to earn money her family needs because of her grandma''s illness. Community, family and personal triumphs converge, making unforgettable music for everyone. —School Library JournalVisual references connect readers to earlier books about Rosa''s three-generation family, while the theme here underscores the interrelationship of Rosa to her foremothers, her girl friends, and their neighborhood. Images rich in vitality are placed within superbly composed, bordered watercolor paintings to convey the spirit of the story as well as details of their daily living. —BCCBVera B. Williams''s beloved picture book favorites include: More More More, Said the Baby Amber Was Brave,
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Shhhh
Book SynopsisA perfect good morning for early risers who might enjoy a gentle picture book to cuddle around—or a sweet bedtime "shhhh.""A girl notes that the rest of the household is still asleep, from her stuffed animals and family pets to a baby sister in a crib and her parents.
£14.36
Greenwillow Books Julius the Baby of the World
Book SynopsisThe baby of the world is anything but that to his big sister—until Cousin Garland dares to criticize him. When baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. “Julius is the baby of the world,” they chime as they kiss him and admire him.But Lilly is Julius’s older sister, and she knows differently. “I am the queen,” says Lilly. “And I hate Julius.”Poor Julius. And poor Lilly, because her selfish behavior is making her miserable, too. Can anyone persuade Lilly that her brother really is the baby of the world?This funny picture book classic from the beloved Kevin Henkes explores sibling rivalry and children''s sometimes fragile self-esteem in a real and approachable way. Share this book at home or at circle time—with or without siblings, kids ages 3-7 will relate to the emotions and enjoy the story.
£16.19
HarperCollins Up North at the Cabin
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£16.19
Greenwillow Books Cherries and Cherry Pits
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£7.59
HarperCollins Espanol Un sillon para mi mama
Book SynopsisThis high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.Después de un incendio destruye la casa de Rosa, ella y su madre y su abuela guardan todo su cambio en un gran frasco grande. Cuando el frasco está lleno, van a comprar un espacioso, silla perfecta, cómoda para que todos disfruten. Clásico, Caldecott Honor libro de Vera B. Williams todavía brilla con ternura y amor.
£8.13
HarperCollins Little Gold Star
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sugarbush Spring
Book SynopsisMarsha Wilson Chall''s timeless story and Jim Daly''s glowing paintings invite children to share in the pleasure of making maple syrup—a process that''s the same today as it was two hundred years ago.In the month of the Maple Sugar Moon, the snow''s too wet for angel making, icicles rain from Grandpa''s porch roof, and something is stirring in the woods. It''s sugarbush spring—time to tap the trees, prepare the bottles, then gather round the cook fire to eat chicken and dumplings, roast marshmallows, and tell stories while the cold sap heats through, thickens, and boils to make syrup.
£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sun and Spoon
Book SynopsisA heartbreaking story about learning to cope with loss from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Olive''s Ocean.When a person is gone, you need something to remember her by. It’s been only two months since Spoon Gilmore’s grandmother died, but already he’s worried that he’ll forget her. He needs something of Gran’s, something that matters, something special.But Spoon’s little sister, Joanie, won’t stop tagging along and pestering him, even when they go to their grandfather’s house. And that’s why Spoon winds up doing what he does . . .“Exceptionally moving. Readers will savor the understated narrative and its powerful message of affirmation.” —Publishers Weekly“Once again Henkes captures young angst with respect and honesty.” —School Library Journal (starred review)Multiple award-wi
£16.99
Heartdrum Jingle Dancer
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith''s lyrical text is paired with the warm, evocative watercolors of Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu in this affirming story of a contemporary Native American girl who turns to her family and community. The cone-shaped jingles sewn to Grandma Wolfe''s dress sing tink, tink, tink, tink…Jenna loves the tradition of jingle dancing that has been shared over generations in her family and intertribal community. She hopes to dance at the next powwow.But with the day quickly approaching, she has a problem—how will her dress sing if it has no jingles?A terrific read-aloud pick, perfect to share with a family member! In partnership with We Need Diverse Books
£999.99
HarperCollins Socks
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£15.29
HarperCollins Beezus and Ramona
Book SynopsisNewbery Award winner Beverly Cleary delivers a humorous portrayal of the ups and downs of sisterhood. Both the younger and older siblings of the family will enjoy this book. Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn’t always easy for Beezus Quimby. With a wild imagination, disregard for order, and an appetite for chaos, Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to be…especially when Ramona threatens to ruin Beezus’s birthday party. Will Beezus find the patience to handle her little sister before Ramona turns her big day into a complete disaster? An important reminder of the good that can come when you throw yourself fully into any situation and draw outside the lines, says Brightly in their article 12 Girls from Fiction Who Are Their Own Heroes.
£16.19
Little Simon All Fall Down
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£10.55
Little Simon Tickle Tickle
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£9.67
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Baby Dance
Book SynopsisUp and down, to and fro, coo and crow baby, there you go. For babies who are responding to music and movement, here's a playful poem that has father and child dancing lovingly across the pages.
£8.26
