Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Cottage Door Press What Are Little Girls Made of
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£9.26
Cottage Door Press Mommy and Me
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£12.06
Cottage Door Press Grandma's Christmas Wish
£11.79
Cottage Door Press El Deseo de la Abuela
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£9.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc I'll Never Let You Go
Book SynopsisWhen you love someone, you stand by them no matter what happens. In good times… When you’re excited, the world joins with you, You bounce all about—look, I’m bouncing, too! In bad times… When you are sad and troubled with fears, I hold you close and dry all your tears. And all the times in between. When you are high and when you are low, I’ll be holding your hand… and I’ll never let go. Share this beautiful celebration of unconditional love with someone special in your life.Trade Review#1 on Publishers Weekly’s Children’s Picture Book Bestseller List * I Love You Night and Day *#7 on Wall Street Journal’s Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List * I Love You Night and Day *Prasadam-Halls’s rhymed couplets have a pleasing lilt... The gender-neutral, cross-species portrait of affection gives the book the potential for broad appeal—the animals’ relationship could easily be between a single or adoptive parent and his or her child, or also between two close friends. * Publishers Weekly on I Love You Night and Day *Brown’s soft, full-spread artwork nicely matches Prasadam-Halls’s brief rhyming verse… This gentle, reassuring story is a calming tale just right for family or group sharing. * School Library Journal on I Love You Night and Day *
£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Some Places More Than Others
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£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Kiss It Better
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£7.99
Bloomsbury USA Goodnight Sounds
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£13.09
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Unicorn Quest
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£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc I'll Never Let You Go (padded board book)
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£9.49
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books We're Going on an Egg Hunt: A Lift-The-Flap
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£16.19
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Kiss It Better (Padded Board Book)
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£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc I Got the Christmas Spirit
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£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.
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£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Exact Location of Home
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£15.29
Bloomsbury YA Life in a Fishbowl
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£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Grandpa Cacao: A Tale of Chocolate, from Farm to
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£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Crossing Ebenezer Creek
Book SynopsisWhen Mariah and her young brother Zeke are suddenly freed from slavery, they join Sherman's march through Georgia. Mariah wants to believe that the brutalities of slavery are behind them, but even as hope glimmers, there are many hardships yet to come. When she meets a free black named Caleb, Mariah dreams in a way she never dared . . . of a future worth living and the possibility of true love. But even hope comes at a cost, and as the difficult march continues toward the churning waters of Ebenezer Creek, Mariah's dreams are as vulnerable as ever. In this powerful exploration of a little-known tragedy perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys, readers will never forget the souls of Ebenezer Creek.Trade ReviewBolden's powerful story pulls the reader into the hearts and minds of Mariah and Caleb, pursuing a life together in the midst of the turmoil and anguish of slavery and the Civil War. -- Joyce Hansen, Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author of WHICH WAY FREEDOMI learned more from this one novel--about love, the true meaning of family, tenacity, loss, history and hope--than from any book I’ve read in a long while. Generations will know this story. -- Sharon G. Flake, Coretta Scott King winner; author of THE SKIN I'M IN and UNSTOPPABLE OCTOBIA MAY
£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Call It What You Want
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£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc I'll Love You Always (padded board book)
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£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Little Owl's Egg
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£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Exact Location of Home
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£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Unicorn Quest
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£8.54
Bloomsbury YA More Than We Can Tell
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£11.39
The New York Review of Books, Inc The Village by the Sea
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£11.69
The New York Review of Books, Inc Seasons of Splendour: Tales, Myths and Legends of
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£23.76
Amicus Ink Daddy Cuddle
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£16.19
Amicus Ink It's Not the Baby
Book Synopsis'Great potential for interaction between a baby and the reader who shares it.' —Kirkus Reviews Who is making all the mischief in this house? It's not the baby! As you giggle along with the funny scenarios in this family's home, you might be tempted to blame it on the baby, but you'd be wrong. Clues in the art show the true culprits: big sister drew on the wall; a little mouse stole some cake. Little ones will chime in on the repeated title refrain and will delight in the surprise ending—when of course—it finally IS the baby. Expertly crafted by well-known author J. Patrick Lewis and debut author Leigh Lewis, the short rhyming text makes this an easy read-aloud for babies and toddlers. Maddie Frost's friendly characters, simple lines, and fun textures will draw in young readers. A perfect gift for baby showers and new parents. Don't miss It's Not the Puppy from the same authors and illustrator. Don't miss the mischief of It's Not the Puppy as well!
£9.97
Amicus Ink Who Is Making a Mess?
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£9.49
Amicus Ink Simply Skye
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£17.09
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. A Tree for Emmy
Book Synopsis"I declare, Emmy," said Gramma. "That mimosa tree is a lot like you. Stubborn and strong and a little bit wild."Emmy loves trees. She loves oak trees with acorns. She loves pine trees with cones, and willow trees with swishy branches. But best of all, Emmy loves the mimosa tree that grows in her grandmother''s pasture. So when Emmy decides she wants a mimosa tree of her own for her birthday, she is dismayed to find that many garden stores only sell ornamental trees like plum or pear or tulip trees. Emmy is crushed?until she discovers that the answer to her problem is growing right before her eyes! Mary Ann Rodman''s joyful story will appeal to all who cherish a special dream, and help readers appreciate the natural world around them. Illustrator Tatjana Mai-Wyss''s whimsical watercolor and collage illustrations capture Emmy''s exuberant personality and the story''s hopeful ending.
£7.59
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Nina Soni, Sister Fixer
Book SynopsisThe second title in a humorous series featuring a charming, distractible Indian-American girl and her family and friends.A long rainy stretch during spring break has Nina restless and hungry for a new project and aggravated with little sister Kavita?s embarrassing behavior. A fresh pile of dirt just delivered to the neighbor?s house for a landscaping project ends up being too tempting to resist. Can Nina fix Kavita and create something amazing at the same time? With her sister?s help, Nina launches a grand engineering project?with unexpected consequences.Readers are sure to relate to author Kashmira Sheth?s endearing Nina Soni and her slightly scatter-brained efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems.
£14.39
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Nina Soni, Former Best Friend
Book SynopsisThe first title in a new series featuring a lovable, distractible Indian-American girl and her family and friends.Nina tried as hard as she could, but still somehow she forgot about her school project. Fortunately, a class lesson about Alexander Fleming suggests how she might make a great discovery?and thus a great project! But with little sister Kavita''s birthday party right around the corner, and her longtime friendship with Jay on the rocks, Nina has a lot to keep track of.Readers are sure to relate to author Kashmira Sheth?s endearing Nina Soni and her slightly scatter-brained efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems.
£14.39
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Nina Soni, Former Best Friend
Book SynopsisNina Soni is a lovable, distractible Indian American girl with big plans and cast of family and friends to help her make her realize her dreams?or resolve the chaos that often results.Nina tried as hard as she could but still somehow forgot about her school project. Fortunately, a class lesson about Alexander Fleming suggests how she might make a great discovery?and thus a great project! But with little sister Kavita''s birthday party right around the corner, and her longtime friendship with Jay on the rocks, Nina has a lot to keep track of.Middle grade readers are sure to relate to Nina Soni and her entertaining efforts to manage her life with lists, definitions, and real-life math problems. Perfect for STEAM enthusiasts.
£7.59
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Nina Soni, Master of the Garden
Book SynopsisAccompanying their landscaper mother on Take Your Child to Work Day, lovable Indian American Nina Soni and her siblings learn about how to start a garden, before Nina?s enthusiastic ambitions for a vegetable business spiral out of control. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
£7.59
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Now You Say Yes
Book SynopsisAfter their foster mother dies, 15-year-old Mari takes her on-the-spectrum 9-year-old stepbrother, Conor, on a journey to find their estranged grandmother, during which she learns about the inner workings of Conor?s mind and about her connections to him and the world.
£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Big Rig
Book SynopsisHitch a ride with 11-year-old Hazmat and her dad in their 18-wheeler, Leonardo, for a feel-good road trip across America that keeps on trucking!Life on the road with Daddy is as good as gets for Hazmat. Together, they''ve been taking jobs and crisscrossing the US for years. Now Daddy''s talking about putting down roots?somewhere Hazmat can go to a real school and make friends. Somewhere Daddy doesn''t have to mail-order textbooks about "nature''s promise to all women." Somewhere Mom''s ashes can rest on a mantel and not on a dashboard.While everything just keeps changing, sometimes in ways she can''t control, Hazmat isn''t ready to give up the freedom of long-distance hauling. Sure the road is filled with surprises, from plane crashes and robo trucks to runaway hitchhikers and abandoned babies, but that all makes for great stories! So Hazmat hatches a plan to make sure Daddy''s dream never becomes a reality. Because there''s only one place Hazmat belongs: in the navigator''s seat, right next to Daddy, with the whole country flying by and each day different from the last.Award-winning author Louise Hawes writes with an easy, conversational voice and an "I''ll never grow up" spirit that cheerfully thumbs its nose at traditional coming-of-age narratives. This heart-tugging, laugh-out-loud portrait of a father and daughter is a satisfying journey across modern America you won''t want to miss.
£15.29
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Adventures with My Daddies
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£15.29
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Snow Foal
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£15.29
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Ready! Said Rabbit
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£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Una tormenta llamada Katrina
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£9.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Bibi
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£17.09
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Big Rig
Book SynopsisHitch a ride with 11-year-old Hazmat and her Dad in their 18-wheeler, Leonardo, for a feel-good road trip across America that keeps on trucking!Life on the road with Daddy is as good as gets for Hazmat. Together, they''ve been taking jobs and crisscrossing the US for years. Now Daddy''s talking about putting down roots?somewhere Hazmat can go to a real school and make friends. Somewhere Daddy doesn''t have to mail-order textbooks that talk about "nature''s promise to all women."And while everything just keeps changing, sometimes in ways she can''t control, Hazmat isn''t ready to give up the freedom of long-distance hauling. Sure the road is filled with surprises, from plane crashes and robo trucks to runaway hitchhikers and abandoned babies, but that all makes for great stories! So Hazmat hatches a plan to make sure Daddy''s dream never becomes a reality. Because there''s only one place Hazmat belongs: in the navigator''s seat, right next to Daddy, with the whole country flying by like a crazy quilt and each day different from the last.
£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Littlest Yak and the New Arrival
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£16.19
Holiday House The Littlest Yak Home Is Where the Herd Is
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£14.06
Quirk Books A Spoonful of Time: A Novel
Book SynopsisWhen You Reach Me meets Love Sugar Magic in this unforgettable middle grade novel where time travel, family recipes, and family secrets collide. Maya s grandmother, Halmunee, may be losing her memory, but there s something almost magical about the way she cooks. Whether Halmunee serves salty miyeokguk or sweet songpyeon, her stories about Korea come to life for Maya. Then one day, something extraordinary happens: a single delicious bite of patbingsu transports Maya and Halmunee back into one of Halmunee s memories. Suddenly they re in Seoul, and Halmunee is young. This is just the first of many secrets Maya will uncover: that she and her grandmother can time-travel, and they aren t the only ones with this ability. As Maya eats her way through the past, her questions multiply until a shocking discovery transforms everything she thought she knew about family, friendship, loss, and time itself. Brimming with heart and interspersed with seven family recipes that readers can make themselves, this is a story to savor by rising Korean American author Flora Ahn.Trade ReviewOne of School Library Journal’s Best Middle Grade Books of 2023 “Affectionately wrought....evocative descriptions of food and its link to memory carry this light speculative read, which offers up a sweet intergenerational relationship that connects past and present.”—Publishers Weekly“Beautifully written...the descriptions of the dishes are salivating enough that readers might appreciate the ability to recreate them at home. A warm and satisfying intergenerational story.”—Booklist“Full of twists, this middle-grade story is a heartwarming mix of food and family.”—Kirkus Reviews“A charming story filled with recipes.”—School Library Journal “Readers will love the Korean culture and food references….This is a great time-travel adventure read.”—Book Riot“This wonderful book combines food and family into a perfectly seasoned story.”—Lelia Nebeker for Northern Virginia Magazine“This wonderful book [by an Arlington author!] combines food and family into a perfectly seasoned story.”— Lelia Nebeker for Northern Virginia Magazine “Seasoned with humor and a rich setting, A Spoonful of Time is an enchanting novel about family secrets, friendships, loss, and food that transports us to the past. Warning: don't read while hungry!”—Lynne Kelly, author of Song For a Whale“A vividly written tale that is easy to love, Flora Ahn's novel is intricate, enchanting, and absolutely brimming with life. This is a surprising and timeless story, with the perfect mix of sweetness, wonder, and depth.”—Corey Ann Haydu, author of Eventown and One Jar of Magic
£14.39
Mascot Books The Little Aces, a Golf Story
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£22.46
Astra Publishing House Aim
Book SynopsisWorld War II looms over the United States while fourteen-year-old Junior Bledsoe struggles with anger and identity after his father's death in this coming-of-age title in the award-winning middle-grade Bakers Mountain Stories series -- now in paperback! As World War II threatens the United States in 1941, Junior Bledsoe fights his own battles at home. He struggles with school and with anger--at his late father, his insufferable granddaddy, his neighbors, and himself--as he desperately tries to find his own aim in life. But he finds relief escaping to the quiet of the nearby woods and tinkering with cars, something he learned from his pop. And a fatherly neighbor provides much-needed guidance. This heartfelt and inspiring novel about a boy learning to accept the past and create his own future also includes an author's note and bibliography.Trade Review"A boy grappling with life-changing decisions, unlikely friendships, and what it means to be a man is at the soul of this story... Hostetter's well-crafted turn of phrase and timely humor all add to the richness of the era. A must-have for historical fiction collections." — School Library Journal"Set in the south in the early days of World War II, readers will find the times different, but not Junior's struggle to grow into a man. Young adults who enjoy historical novels...will appreciate Hostetter's attention to detail and the realistic way Junior reacts to the personal and political events around him...he learns his lesson about earning respect and overcoming generations of abuse to arrive at a sense of peace by the end of the book.' – VOYA "In this pre-World War II companion to the novels Blue (2006) and Comfort (2009), 14-year-old Junior Bledsoe fights personal battles at home as America's entry into the war grows imminent.... Hostetter creates a vivid sense of time and place in her early-1940s rural North Carolina setting and a fully realized, sympathetic character in Junior.... An absorbing, well-crafted coming-of-age story with finely detailed historical background." — Kirkus Reviews
£8.99
