Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Penguin Putnam Inc Ladybug Girls Day Out with Grandpa
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Dory Fantasmagory 01
Book SynopsisMove over, Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean! Here comes a lovably energetic little sister with a BIG personality—and an imagination to match!As the youngest in her family, Dory really wants attention, and more than anything she wants her brother and sister to play with her. But she’s too much of a baby for them, so she’s left to her own devices—including her wild imagination and untiring energy. Her siblings may roll their eyes at her childish games, but Dory has lots of things to do: outsmarting the monsters all over the house, moving into the closet, and exacting revenge on her sister’s favorite doll. And when they really need her, daring Dory will prove her bravery, and finally get exactly what she has been looking for.With plenty of pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious book about an irresistible rascal is the new must-read for the chapter book set.
£15.29
Square Fish Night Driving
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£10.44
Square Fish Digger Man
Book SynopsisA picture book for the very young that celebrates a child''s excitement for construction vehiclesHonk the horn! Flash the lights!Scoop the rocks!Push the mud!A little boy imagines driving a great big digger-scooping and pushing mud to make a playground for his baby brother.Children are fascinated with bulldozers, backhoes, payloaders-diggers of all shapes and sizes. In this playful picture book, simple alliterative language and bold, colorful images capture a child''s love of building and creating.
£8.54
Henry Holt & Company Soup Day A Picture Book
Book SynopsisMelissa Iwai''s Soup Day celebrates the importance of making a nutritious meal and sharing in the process as a family. On a cold, snowy day, a young girl and her mother shop to buy ingredients for vegetable soup. At home, they work togetherstep by stepto prepare the meal. While the soup is cooking, they spend the time playing games and reading. Before long, Daddy''s home and the family sits down to enjoy a home made dinner.A Christy Ottaviano Book
£17.09
Henry Holt & Company The Babies on the Bus
Book SynopsisThe babies on the bus sing LA-LA-LA! LA-LA-LA! LA-LA-LA! Jump on the bus with Karen Katz''s adorable babies as they take a classic song for an all-new ride!This irresistible board book by the popular author of The Colors of Us, Counting Kisses, and Where Is Baby''s Belly Button? will steal your heart.
£9.70
Random House USA Inc Hatchet
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£999.99
Albert Whitman & Company After the Shelter
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£18.04
Albert Whitman & Company The Baby Goes Beep
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£10.42
Random House Children's Books The Mystery in the Magic Shop
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£6.99
Random House Children's Books The Raptor Rescue
Book SynopsisThe Raptor Rehab Center's reputation is at stake! Can the Aldens figure out who's responsible for the bad press before the center gets shut down for good? Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are excited to learn more about raptors when they volunteer at a rehab center for wild birds. But not long after they arrive, a series of strange events makes it seem like someone might be trying to sabotage the center. Who could the culprit be, and why would they want to cause trouble for injured birds?
£11.39
Albert Whitman & Company Flicka Ricka Dicka and the Three Kittens
Book SynopsisWhile their aunt and uncle are away, Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka promise to take care of Mitzi the cat. They feed her and play with her all day, but Mitzi disappears. Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka search everywhere, but Mitzi stays hidden with a big surprise.
£999.99
Albert Whitman & Company Ians Walk
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£10.64
Albert Whitman & Company I Am a Baby
Book Synopsis'I am a baby, this is my crib, this is my high chair, this is my bib.' Photos of happy babies and words that encourage make this an irresistible read-aloud for every child and family. From the author of the critically acclaimed A Kiss Means I Love You and Show Me Happy comes a delightful approach to visual learning.
£8.99
Albert Whitman & Company Little Red Rhyming Hood
Book SynopsisBecause Little Red only speaks in verse, it's tough for her to make friends. The schoolyard bully, Big Brad Wolf, is always picking on her. One day, her grandma shows her a flyer for a poetry contest, and Little Red thinks it could be her big chance to make a friend. But on the day of the contest, Big Brad Wolf sneaks up on Little Red and scares the rhyme right out of her—and into him! How will they rhyme their way out of this dilemma?
£16.14
Albert Whitman & Company Snipp Snapp Snurr and the Red Shoes
Book SynopsisOne day the three boys decided to buy their mother the perfect birthday present--a pair of red shoes. They set out to earn some money. Snipp painted a fence; Snapp cleaned a chimney; and Snurr worked in a flour mill.
£10.69
Albert Whitman & Company The Star Festival
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£16.14
Albert Whitman & Company The Star Festival
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£9.99
Random House Children's Books El rancho del misterio Spanish Edition 4 Boxcar
Book SynopsisHenry, Jessie, Violet, y Benny Alden acaban de darse cuenta que tienen una TÃa Jane que no le ha hablado a su abuelo en aÃos. Los niÃos estÃn pasando el verano en el oeste en un rancho de Tia Jane. En camino las niÃas ven a un hombre misterioso. Podra Ãl reveler un des cubremiento asombroso del rancho que hara todo cambiar? Està juego incluye la versiÃn de la historia en espaÃol y inglÃs.
£7.00
Albert Whitman & Company You Go Away
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£999.99
Mad Creek Books Con Papá With Papá
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£999.99
Holiday House Inc Moe Is Best I Like to Read
Book SynopsisMoe is little, but he wants to be the best. He tries to prove his worth to his older siblings by showing off all the things he can do. Each feat turns out to be harder than expected, however, and Moe's brother and sister call attention to his many mistakes. He feels discouraged until his siblings point out that he is actually the best at one important thing: Moe is best at trying! With a satisfying ending and adorable monkey characters, Richard Torrey's story will inspire young readers to keep on trying. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level F.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Looking for Bongo
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£15.26
Holiday House Inc Pug
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£7.59
Holiday House Inc Up
Book SynopsisLet the wind carry you away in this Level B reader, perfect for kindergarteners! Look! Two brothers are asleep in their bed when a magical breeze blows through their window, carrying a pinwheel. When the younger boy brings it to the window, the pinwheel carries him away! Written with only twelve simple words, this picture book is geared toward the newest readers, featuring energetic artwork that helps support understanding of the story. I See is a companion book to Joe Cepeda''s other I Like to Read books, Up (a Guided Reading Level B book) and I Dig (Guided Reading Level C), featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor
£7.59
Holiday House Inc I Hug
Book SynopsisSimple enough for the newest of readers, this affectionate story is a reminder of all the huggable things we see every day. Guided Reading Level A. With a simple text, where only one word changes per page, beloved author-illustrator David McPhail has crafted a sweet story in which a small child shows her love for everything around her-- her cat and dog, her favorite tree, and of course, her family and friends. The gentle waterolor illustrations reflect and reinforce the text, offering clues to help new readers and adding warmth and detail to the scenes. This charming story is perfect to read with a loved one-- or simple enough to be the first book a child reads on their own. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original,
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Up
Book SynopsisLet the wind carry you away in this Level B reader, perfect for kindergarteners! Look! Two brothers are asleep in their bed when a magical breeze blows through their window, carrying a pinwheel. When the younger boy brings it to the window, the pinwheel carries him away! Written with only twelve simple words, this picture book is geared toward the newest readers, featuring energetic artwork that helps support understanding of the story. I See is a companion book to Joe Cepeda''s other I Like to Read books, Up (a Guided Reading Level B book) and I Dig (Guided Reading Level C), featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor
£6.49
Holiday House Inc Pug
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£6.49
Holiday House Inc The Space Were in
Book SynopsisTen-year-old Frank has trouble navigating his relationship with his younger brother Max who is autistic.Frank loves soccer, codes, riding his bike, and playing with his friends. His brother Max is five. Max only eats foods that are beige or white, hates baths, and if he has to wear a t-shirt that isn't gray with yellow stripes he melts down down down. Frank longs for the brother he was promised by his parents before Max was born--someone who was supposed to be his biggest fan, so he could be the best brother in the world. Instead, Frank has trouble navigating Max's behavior and their relationship. But when tragedy strikes, Frank finds a way to try and repair their fractured family and in doing so learns to love Max for who he is. In her debut novel, Katya Balen uses her knowledge of autism and experience working with autistic people to create an intriguing and intense yet always respectful family story.For readers of Counting by 7s and T
£15.29
Holiday House Inc Frances in the Country
Book SynopsisFrances is a city kid, but it’s hard for her to fit in. City walls aren’t for climbing, city rooms aren’t for running, city shops and city yards are too crowded, and there are so many rules that Frances can’t seem to follow. A New York Times Best Children''s Book of the YearShe takes a trip to visit her cousins in the country, where she finds cats for chasing, roads for racing down, ladders for leaping, and fields full of animals. When it’s time to go home, it’s not easy to leave her cousins, but she invites them to visit and see the sights and sounds, lights, thumps, beeps and shines of the city where she returns to her loving mom and sisters.Liz Garton Scanlon is author of the Caldecott Honor book All the World, illustrated by Marla Frazee, and many other books including Bob, Not Bob, illustrated by Matt Cordell, and Another Way to Climb A Tree, illustrated by Hadley Hooper, With Fran
£15.19
Holiday House Inc Just In Case You Want to Fly
Book SynopsisThe creators of the award-winning When?s My Birthday? present a contemplative, compassionate story about the connections between children and loving, supportive parents whose less-recognized gifts help promote success and independence in subsequent generations. Illustrations.
£15.29
Holiday House Inc The Sharing Book
Book SynopsisA simple story about the little acts of sharing and kindness that make a day special.A hand is perfect for holding.A smile is just right for hello. A pinkie is waiting to promise and FRIENDS, best friends, are for sharing.Come join two best friends on a camping trip as they share the wonderful things they do outdoors with family and friends: meals, laughter, adventures, stories, campfire songs. All the things that make an outdoor experience exciting and memorable. But the most important thing—love—more than anything else, is always for sharing.
£15.19
Holiday House Inc Rachels Roses
Book SynopsisRachel Berger needs twenty-five cents to make her dream come true. But for Rachel, twenty-five cents is a fortune--and she's running out of time.A Sydney Taylor Book Award Notable TitleThird-grader Rachel Berger longs to be different. At the very least, she'd like to be set apart from her copycat little sister, Hannah. The second Rachel spots the glass rose buttons at Mr. Solomon's button shop, her heart stops. They'll be the perfect, unique touch on the skirt her mother is making her for Rosh Hashanah. There's just one problem: Rachel can't afford them. With her focus set on earning enough to buy them before the holiday, will Rachel lose sight of what's really important?Themes of sisterhood, sibling rivalry, and strong family values are organically woven in to this charmingly illustrated chapter book set on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the early twentieth century.
£11.39
Holiday House Inc Rip to the Rescue
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£15.29
Holiday House Inc Stinky and Successful 3 Riot Brothers
Book SynopsisTomorrow is April Fool's day, the best holiday of all, and the Riot Brothers have only one goal: FOOL MOM! This April Fool's day they're determined to finally do it—but Mom isn't an easy mark. If fake rats don't do the trick, what will? And what happens when Mom fools them first? Always inventive and energetic, the Riot Brothers are back and pun-nier than ever. Can they save a damsel in distress by employing Operation Armpit? And how do you become a mad scientist, anyway? One thing is certain—the Riot Brothers are always up to something, and it's always something great. This new hardcover edition features an updated paper over board cover (with extra shiny stink clouds!) as well as a list of the Riot Brothers' new games, rules, songs, and sayings... And hark! A goodly guide to talking like a Riot Knight. Plus, a sneak peek of Riot Brothers #4: Take the Mummy and Run
£8.13
Holiday House Inc Childs Calendar 20th Anniversary Edition A
Book SynopsisNewly available in paperback, this 20th anniversary edition of a Caldecott Honor classic combines the star power of John Updike and Trina Schart Hyman.Celebrate the little moments that make each month special in this beautiful picture book featuring twelve poems about a family and the turn of the seasons. From the short, frozen days of January, through the light of summer, to the first snowflakes of December, Updike's poems rejoices in the familiar, wondrous qualities that make each part of the year unique. Hyman's award-winning paintings--modeled after her own daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren--depict an interracial family going about the business of their lives throughout the year: sledding in January, watching fireworks in July, and playing in the autumn leaves. Bold and colorful, they're filled with the intricate detail for which her art is famous-- including cameo appearances by the artist and her partner, Jean Aull. Featuring a redesigned cover
£8.62
Holiday House Inc The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle
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£9.22
Holiday House Inc I Hop
Book SynopsisThis Level C book about a boy and his grandma is perfect for kindergarten readers.A Theodor Geisel Honor Book!A boy hops around town on his pogo stick.I get cheese. I get bread I get apples.Very simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for new readers just starting out. Easy to read and brightly illustrated, this is a perfect book to read on their own!I Hop is a companion to Joe Cepeda''s other I Like to Read books, including Up (a Guided Reading Level B book) and I See (Guided Reading Level B), featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life.An ALSC Notable Children''s BookFor readers who''ve mastered basic sight words, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences and a wider range of high frequency words than Level B books. Level C book
£14.39
Holiday House Inc A Walk in the Woods
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£16.14
Holiday House Inc Not a Smiley Guy
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£15.29
Holiday House Inc All the Beating Hearts
Book SynopsisA tender and compassionate exploration of the shared experiences that bring us all together, be they sweet, painful, or both.On a morning brimming with possibilities, a gentle narrator muses on everything the day might bring, from work to play to all the little moments in between, like watching clouds and seeing something grow. From small beginnings, the pages begin to hint at life’s larger crescendo moments: days so hard we struggle to bear it, and others that feel exactly right. Then day inevitably turns to night, and for a while, “we are all just hearts beating in the darkness.” This quiet space invites us to be fully present in the moment, feeling whatever we feel; each of us vital, connected, “the same, but exactly different.” As a bright new dawn starts the cycle anew, that truth is a strong and steady pulse beneath the bustle of another busy morning.In a story that embraces life’s highs and lows, Julie Fogli
£15.19
Holiday House Inc I Hop
Book SynopsisThis Level C book about a boy and his grandma is perfect for kindergarten readers. A Theodor Geisel Honor Book!A boy hops around town on his pogo stick.I get cheese. I get bread I get apples.Very simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for new readers just starting out. Easy to read and brightly illustrated, this is a perfect book to read on their own!I Hop is a companion to Joe Cepeda''s other I Like to Read books, including Up (a Guided Reading Level B book) and I See (Guided Reading Level B), featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life.For readers who''ve mastered basic sight words, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences and a wider range of high frequency words than Level B books. Level C book are suitable for mid-to-late kindergarten reade
£7.59
Holiday House My Day with Mom
Book SynopsisIt’s fun to spend a day with Mom. A simple Level G story that kindergarteners and first graders can read on their own.A day with mom is packed with fun! Visit the park, the art fair, the farmer's market, and more. Young readers can enjoy this simply-worded story independently, or cuddle up for some quality mother-child time of their own.Don’t miss the companion book, My Day with Dad. This book has been officially leveled by using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level GradientTM leveling system.For early-to-mid first grade readers, Level G books feature more complex storylines than prior levels, and a wider variety of structure and punctuation. Illustrations offer support for decoding the more challenging vocabulary words introduced. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustr
£14.39
Holiday House Inc Pine Island Visitors
Book SynopsisBy the Newbery Honor author, Polly Horvath, comes a sequel to her popular Pine Island Home about orphaned sisters who find a way to make a new family.Fiona, Marlin, Natasha, and Charlie McCready have been adopted by their unlikely guardian, Al, and finally settled into their new home on Pine Island in British Columbia. Then they receive a letter from Mrs. Witherspoon who took care of them after their parents died telling them that she is coming to visit for three months—an inordinate amount of time for a houseguest. Accommodating a fifth person in the tiny house is hard enough, but to their horror, Mrs. Weatherspoon arrives with a companion, her childhood friend, Jo.Jo has opinions about everything—what they should eat, how they should behave—and she doesn’t hesitate to express them. And sweet Mrs. Witherspoon seems to have fallen under her spell. When she and Jo announce that they are going to extend their sta
£16.14
Holiday House Inc I Help
Book SynopsisWhen a boy finds a canteen, he finds his superpower–helping everyone he meets! From Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Winner Joe Cepeda, this Level C book is perfect for new readers.When a boy finds a canteen in his garage, he finds his superpower--helping everyone, from the postman to the local birds.I walk.I see a dog.I help.Very simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for new readers just starting out. Easy to read and brightly illustrated, this is a perfect book to read on their own!Other books in this series: I Hop (a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book), Up, I See, and I Dig, featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life.For readers who have mastered basic sight words, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences and a wider range of high-frequency words t
£14.39
Holiday House Inc I Hop Yo Salto
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£8.54
Holiday House Inc Ayudo
Book SynopsisWhen a boy finds a canteen, he finds his superpower–helping everyone he meets! From Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Winner Joe Cepeda, this Spanish language ¡Me gusta leer! book is perfect for new readers.Very simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful story, ideal for emergent Spanish readers and Spanish language learners. Easy to read and brightly illustrated, this is a perfect book for building basic Spanish vocabulary!Other books in this series: I Hop (a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book), Up, I See, and I Dig, featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life.Los libros ¡Me gusta leer!™ han sido creados tanto por reconocidos ilustradores de libros para niños, como por nuevos talentos, con el propósito de infundir la confianza y el disfrute de la lectura en los pequeños l
£14.39
Holiday House Inc Salto
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£14.39
