Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories

Book SynopsisFeaturing children's own words and heart-warming pictures, this board book is a perfect celebration of everything there is to love about Easter!This fun-packed board book combines the things children say about Easter with irresistible illustrations of young animals. The Easter bunny comes, there is an Easter-egg hunt and we give each other special gifts no wonder everyone loves Easter!A gorgeous new addition to the two-million-copy-selling Why I Love series, cherished all over the world.Trade ReviewPraise for Why I Love Nova Scotia: “Charming and a delight to read . . . ” CM Magazine

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisAddictive, dreamy and contemporary YA romance at its very best! Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Carley Fortune and Emily HenryGwen Castle''s Biggest Mistake Ever, Cassidy Somers, is slumming it as a yard boy on her idyllic island this summer. He''s a rich kid from across the bridge in Stony Bay, and she hails from a family of local fishermen and cleaners. But then Gwen learns something new. Something unexpected. Sparks fly and secret histories unravel in a gorgeous, restless summer where suddenly the possibilities are endless What I Thought Was True is the perfect holiday read and one of three addictive contemporary romances by Huntley FitzpatrickHuntleyfitzpatrick.comTrade Review''Man, you are going to swoon'', Bustle.com

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Book SynopsisFrom author-illustrator Maple Lam comes a new picture book about a Chinese American girl and her younger sister as they attend their weekly dim sum family gathering. Today is Sunday and that means its dim sum time with my whole family!Trade ReviewLam's love of both dim sum and family is infectious, and she deftly weaves cultural details into the story, such as family members tapping their fingers to thank Uncle Jeremy for refilling hot tea for everyone. Delicious. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Sharing, caring, and cultural traditions mark a Chinese American family’s weekly meal together in author-illustrator Lam’s delectable picture book. The book’s plot doubles as a dim sum primer for those not in the know, showing the family ordering via a card, sharing from steamer baskets rotated around the table, and, via a revealing bird’s-eye view of the table, respectfully taking turns. Lam’s yummy watercolor and colored pencil art depicts char siu buns, pork dumplings, and spring rolls that are surely worth the wait." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) While the food might seem to steal the show in this cheerful book, Lam links it all together with an emphasis on sharing: “sharing dim sum means I love you.” Whether they’re familiar with dim sum or not, little kids are sure to recognize the experience of eating lots (and lots!) of food with loved ones. — Booklist This is a charming, ebullient celebration of family and food, but it is also a playful primer for readers unfamiliar with Chinese customs and dim sum, including details like tapping the table twice as a thank you. Lam’s cartoony, big-headed figures call up Schulz’s Peanuts characters, and the watercolor and colored pencil illustrations give mouthwatering detail to the delectable spread. This is an easy pick for a tasty food-themed storytime, perhaps paired with Maillard’s Fry Bread or last month’s Mama’s Home—just be sure to have snacks on hand. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Book SynopsisRebecca Podos, Lambda Award-winning author of Like Water, returns with a contemporary Jewish fantasy of enduring love, unfathomable loss, and the power of stories to hold us together when it seems that nothing else can.Hannah’s whole life has been spent in motion.Trade Review"From Dust, a Flame speaks to the importance of stories and how they connect us. A spellbinding tale of mystery and magic that explores grief, loss, and how the choices we make can echo across generations, this is the sort of book you’ll want to read again the moment you finish." — Kalyn Josephson, author of the Storm Crow duology "A complicated, dark, richly woven story of generational trauma, stories, mothers and daughters, Jewish folklore, and the promises we make—and the promises we break—to protect the people we love. I was riveted from the first page to the last." — Katherine Locke, award-winning author of The Girl with the Red Balloon "Smart and imaginative, deeply moving, and remarkably fun, From Dust, a Flame breathes fresh air into Jewish mythology. I loved it." — Elana K. Arnold, Prinz Honor-winning author of Damsel “Filled with fantasy, superstition, and folklore, and with a uniquely Jewish spin, From Dust, a Flame ventures into daunting but fascinating territory. Will command attention.” — Jewish Book Council

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Book SynopsisFrom the beloved New York Times bestselling #IMomSoHard duo, Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, The Meanest of Meanies is a hilarious but heartfelt look at love and motherhood from the queens of modern motherhood themselves.Trade Review"Parents and children alike will find recognizable situations and attitudes in this gently humorous read." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"An affirming and enchanting love letter from parent to child." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The heartfelt title will be welcomed by new parents as the narrator voices the universal dream of wishing the best in life for their newborn." — Booklist "It’s cozy and hopeful in all the best ways." — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisThis poignant and lyrical debut picture book based on the author’s own experience and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Thi Bui follows young Mai and her mother’s perilous journey from Vietnam to America to find Papa—who left ahead of them to start a better life for their family.Trade ReviewReassuring despite depicting a dangerous journey and uncertain time; there are many children for whom this is not history, but family stories. Essential. — School Library Journal (starred review) "Krans' prose gently helps young readers understand concepts such as missing loved ones and displacement. Repeated phrasing and recurring elements (crocodiles, mango trees, goodbyes) create a lyrical, compelling narrative and read-aloud. Bui's art, with its intimate portraits of family moments, is full of tenderness and expression. An affecting story of courage and hope in hardship." — Kirkus Reviews Stunning illustrations and gentle text tell the story of a separated family’s heartrending and hopeful journey from Vietnam to the U.S. A beautifully moving collaboration of lyrical text and striking illustrations. — Booklist (starred review) Based on the author's real journey in 1983 from Vietnam to the U.S., the story brings another important voice to the recent influx of kid-authentic tellings of harrowing immigrant and refugee experiences such as Marwan's Where Butterflies Fill the Sky (BCCB 03/22), or Mayper's Night on the Sand (BCCB 07/22). Bui's illustrations stretch across the pages, with dappled textures and careful blending evocative of watercolor, while the compositions structure the story's pace. . . Add this to the aforementioned titles for an inclusive display on the various journeys people take to find safety and the hardships they often face. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Drawing from personal experiences emigrating from Vietnam to America, per creators’ notes, the author-illustrator team foregrounds one family’s journey in this sensitive picture book. . . Mixed-media illustrations from Bui (A Different Pond) focus on interpersonal tenderness and varied landscapes, evoking across somber events a young child’s joy and yearning, and a playful parent-child bond. — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisA very funny family story written by one of the nation''s most beloved writers for childrenLaura is amazed when her baby brother George starts talking to her when he''s only four weeks old, particularly as he sounds like a grown-up! It''s a big secret to keep from their parents and the rest of the family and leads to all sorts of comic confusion until George''s first birthday - when he makes a speech to his startled family.''Dick King-Smith is a huge favourite with children'' - Observer

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Book SynopsisDo you think I should ask him out, Nicholas, or is that a bit forward?' GRANNY!' We all stared at her. Dad had to sit down.Nicholas's granny has fallen in love with the elderly Hell's Angel next door! Yurrrgghhh. Nicholas's dad isn't happy about it but Granny won't let him get in the way. She has a few tricks up her sleeve . . . and Granny on a motorbike could be a very dangerous thing . . .Trade ReviewStrong's books are hugely popular with young children with their breezy, daft exuberance * Sunday Times *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *King of comedy * Guardian *His books are preposterously entertaining * Observer *His books crackle with good humour and invention * TES *

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Book Synopsis''For the past five weeks I''d prayed that I''d never see my brother''s name spelt out in poppies. In the weeks that followed I often wished I had.''Jammy and Sonny McGann are brothers, but that''s where the similarities end. One is calm when the other is angry; one has a plan while the other lives purely in the moment.When Jammy returns from Afghanistan a very different man to the one who left, it''s Sonny who is left to hold things together. But just how far will he go to save the brother who always put him first?Inspired by S.E. Hinton''s The Outsiders and by the battles facing young soldiers all over the world, this is a devastating novel about brotherhood and sacrifice, from the award-winning author of Being Billy and Saving Daisy.

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Book Synopsis''I haven''t read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder'' Jennifer NivenAn astonishingly moving middle-grade debut about a space-obsessed boy''s quest for family and home. All eleven-year old Alex wants is to launch his iPod into space. With a series of audio recordings, he will show other lifeforms out in the cosmos what life on Earth, his Earth, is really like.But for a boy with a long-dead dad, a troubled mum, and a mostly-not-around brother, Alex struggles with the big questions. Where do I come from? Who''s out there? And, above all, How can I be brave?Determined to find the answers, Alex sets out on a remarkable road trip that will turn his whole world upside down . . .For fans of Wonder and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Jack Cheng''s debut is full of joy, optimism, determination, and unbelievable heart. To read the first page is to fall in love with Alex and his view of our big, beautiful, complicated world. To read the last is to know he and his story will stay with you a long, long time.Trade Review[A] poignant, memorable debut * Guardian *The narration is a delight, swerving from space jokes and naivety to childlike wisdom * Financial Times *I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder . . . The very best books are rare and powerful magic, as if they were conjured by the stars. See You in the Cosmos is one of these. Hero Alex Petroski is eleven years old, in search of himself and the universe. His extraordinary journey is relatable and timeless, and I wanted to stay forever in this funny, wise, beautiful world. -- Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places and Holding Up the UniverseI am a sucker for road trip novels and this is one of the best and sweetest I've read in ages. Alex is an unforgettably lovely narrator, and his story is out of this world. -- Robin Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most Unladylike seriesFalling in love with a new book: the very beautiful See You in the Cosmos . . . this is something special -- Emily Drabble, BookTrustMoving and hopeful . . . an unmissable adventure. One to watch. -- The BooksellerA touching debut, with a clever narrative device and a deeply affecting hero * Daily Mail *4.5 STARS * Sun *Cheng has captured a view of the cosmos through a child's eyes, and that is the book's real pleasure' * Daily Telegraph *I love this book - the characters , the story, but most of all, the voice . . . It's a story a story that changes the way you see the world -- Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting By 7’sAlex Petroski has a big mind, big dreams, and a big heart. His story is full of the real kind of magic - friends well-met, surprising journeys, and heartbreak and hope. This is a beautiful book -- Ally Condie, New York Times bestselling author of MatchedIt's not always that we read a novel that so powerfully affirms our human capacity for grace and love and understanding -- Gary D Schmidt, author of National Award finalist Okay for NowPoignant and funny . . . propulsive . . . Alex's strong voice drives this compelling personal journey with resonant themes of family, friendship and resilience * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *Featured in 'Best Books for Children's and Teens 2017 * Independent Online *This is an original and highly compelling read; heart-breaking on occasions, but ultimately uplifting * Teach Secondary *A heart-warming story about a space-obsessed boy's quest for answers * Angels & Urchins *A poignant debut * Event Magazine *

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Book SynopsisChristmas with the Chrystals is a gorgeous short story about how an influx of cheery young cousins at Christmas warms the heart of a haughty grandmother and lights up her chilly home. This very special Yuletide story is accompanied by several Streatfeild Christmas extracts from her many children''s novels, including an (almost) never-before-seen sequel chapter to her bestseller Ballet Shoes. There are also recollections of the author''s own childhood Christmases (taken from the Noel Streatfeild Christmas Holiday Book).

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Book SynopsisThe new YA sensation from bestselling author of Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants, Ann Brashares. Perfect for fans of Zoella, Nicola Yoon, Jennifer Niven and Cathy Cassidy.Ray and Sasha share a bedroom, they have overlapping circles of friends and the same sisters - but they''ve never met.Once, Sasha''s dad and Ray''s mum were married, and had three daughters. But the marriage crumbled. Now there are two new families with two new children, Sasha and Ray, and during the summer months they alternate sharing a rambling beach house.Teenagers now, Ray and Sasha find themselves becoming more and more curious about each other.When they finally meet, it''s a summer filled with romance and secrets...and a tragedy that will break or heal their families for ever.

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Book SynopsisWhen Mister P crash lands (literally!) into Ruby's life she really doesn't have the time to deal with him. Her life is complicated enough trying to look after mum, baby brother Leo, AND go to school. Mister P simply CANNOT stay . . . but how do you persuade a polar bear to leave?Trade ReviewPraise for Me and Mister P: This had me charmed: a hugely appealing story about a polar bear who unexpectedly comes to stay. A fresh and funny story of family and friendship with black and white illustrations throughout. * The Bookseller *The subtle inclusion of this huge bear by the whole family . . . which in itself is very funny . . . is also why the story works. I was hooked. Highly recommended. * School Librarian *I just wanted to keep reading this hilarious book. * Minnie Barber, NG Kids *

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Book SynopsisThe perfect read for fans of Girl Online and Rainbow Rowell! ----- Falling for your best friend''s love interest is bad...Falling for your twin''s is catastrophic.As kids, Nina and Nancy were inseparable. As teenagers, not so much...Where Nancy is popular, an Instagram star, and obsessed with boy band heartthrob Chase, Nina is shy; a talented classical musician, and shuns the spotlight that her sister thrives in.But when the wrong twin unwittingly ends up at the centre of a romantic social media storm, the bonds of twin-ship will be tested like never before... Written in collaboration with Katy Birchall, #FINDTHEGIRL is a very modern twist on a Cinderella story.

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Book SynopsisYour first love, your first time, your first heartbreak. The new novel from Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places. You were my first. Not just sex, although that was part of it, but the first to look past everything else into me. Some of the names and places have been changed, but the story is true.Claudine Henry was not supposed to spend her summer on this remote island off the coast of Georgia. She was supposed to be on a road trip with her best friend, spending every last minute together before they go to college. But after her father makes a shock announcement, she is exiled with her shaken mother, with no phone service and no one she knows. She is completely cut off. Until she meets Jeremiah. Free spirited, mysterious and beautiful, their chemistry is immediate and irresistible. They both know that whatever they have can only last the summer, but maybe one summer is enough...

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Book SynopsisFrank loves Joy. Joy loves Frank. At least, that''s what they tell their parents . . .Frank''s parents emigrated from Korea, and have pretty much one big rule for Frank - he must only date Korean girls.So, when Frank falls for Brit, who is smart, beautiful and white, he needs a plan.His friend Joy Song is in the same boat and so they make a pact: they''ll pretend to date each other in order to gain their freedom. Frank and Joy agree that fake-dating is the perfect plan.But, they soon discover that the only thing more complicated than pretending to be in love, is actually falling in love. Soon to become a Paramount film with with Unjoo Moon confirmed to direct!''Big-hearted, honest, hilarious, and achingly romantic. I smiled, I laughed, I cried, and I closed this book wiser. Get ready to fall in love with Frank, world!'' Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at The End''A beautifully layered novel about first love, tribalism and that brief, magical period when kids have one foot in high school, one foot out the door'' New York Times''A love story, a treatise on racism, a peek into adolescence, and a welcome to Korean-American culture, all at once.'' Jodi Picoult''Think John Green by way of To All the Boys I''ve Loved Before Entertainment Weekly''Touching on issues of race, identity, and first love, Frankly in Love is the charming, funny, romantic young adult crossover novel that both adults and teens will enjoy in equal measure.'' PopSugarTrade ReviewA beautifully layered novel about first love, tribalism and that brief, magical period when kids have one foot in high school, one foot out the door * New York Times *A love story, a treatise on racism, a peek into adolescence, and a welcome to Korean-American culture, all at once. -- Jodi PicoultTouching on issues of race, identity, and first love, Frankly in Love is the charming, funny, romantic young adult crossover novel that both adults and teens will enjoy in equal measure. * PopSugar *Think John Green by way of To All the Boys I've Loved Before * Entertainment Weekly *Yoon's stellar debut expertly and authentically tackles racism, privilege, and characters who are trying to navigate their Korean-American identity. * Buzzfeed *Frankly In Love shines with an incredible voice and a searing, honest, and deeply human story about what it means to love someone. David Yoon isn't afraid to confront every angle, both the beautiful and the ugly, but he tackles it all with great care. This is a classic in the making. * Marie Lu, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Warcross *A deeply moving account of love in its many forms. * Kirkus Reviews *A beautifully written exploration of family, identity, and self-discovery. * Booklist *I fell fast for David Yoon's masterful debut that's big-hearted, honest, hilarious, and achingly romantic. I smiled, I laughed, I cried, and I closed this book wiser. Get ready to fall in love with Frank, world! * Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of They Both Die at The End *Written in the present tense from Frank's sharp, sardonic point of view, debut novelist David Yoon has already found an arresting narrative style...Whether you're a teen, a parent/carer or a YA-loving adult, you'll quickly get hooked into Yoon's writing, which perfectly captures the voice and sensibility of a teenager. * Evening Standard *

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Book SynopsisIncluding an introduction from writer and feminist activist Scarlett Curtis, curator of Sunday Times Bestseller Feminists Don''t Wear Pink. When wealthy Sara Crewe arrives at Miss Minchin''s boarding school in London, she is determined to settle in and make friends.Charismatic and popular, with a big heart and a love of storytelling, she seems to be succeeding. Her father always said she was a Little Princess, and she knows exactly what it means to be a princess: to be kind, understanding and polite. That is, until tragedy strikes. Sara must fight harder than she thought possible to remain both strong and kind in the most difficult of circumstances. The Sisterhood collection celebrates the best-loved classics, written by some of the best female authors in history for International Women''s Day. Read the rest of the collection:The Railway Children Little Women Heidi Pride and Prejudice Anne of the Green Gables

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Book SynopsisAn astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade debut about family, friendship and how it''s OK to be different. I loved this book . . . A female ''Wonder''. - reader review This is a brilliant book. I don''t think I''ve ever read anything like it. - reader review A celebration of difference, a masterclass of empathy - just a massive warm hug of a book! - reader reviewLibby wants to be a scientist when she grows up, just like her hero, the underrated astronomer Cecilia Payne. She''d also do anything for her family - and when her beloved big sister Nonny is in trouble, Libby comes up with the perfect plan to help her, and at the same time remind the world what stars are made of.Trade ReviewAll the primary characters shine in this impressive debut. -- Donna Scanlon * Booklist *Allen, who herself has Turner's syndrome, gracefully tackles heavy topics in her debut novel, including bullying and premature babies. Readers will empathize with spunky Libby's social stumbles and will root for her as she dares to dream big. A tender novel about love, loyalty, and finding yourself, this will win a place in many readers' hearts. An #OwnVoices novel that will be an important addition to any collection. * School Library Journal *In this assured debut, science whiz Libby Monroe shines when she selects Cecilia Payne, an astronomer who first determined the composition of stars, for an American History profile of someone excluded from the textbook . . . This witty novel's heroine proves winning, whether or not she gains top prize. * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisA searingly powerful and unputdownable thriller that is The Road meets Winter''s Bone. ''Beautifully written . . . a chilling footpath of love and loss and keeps you there until you''ve read every last word'' Ruta Sepetys HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO PROTECT THOSE YOU LOVE? Life can be brutal. Jack knew it. So did I. When jack and I met, did I sense the coming tornado? I think I did, and there was no stopping it. For seventeen years, Ava''s father has stolen her freedom; silencing her voice and teaching her to love no one. Trust no one. On the other side of town, life''s taken everything from Jack. And now it''s coming for his little brother. Alone in the harsh Idaho Winter, their only chance to escape is finding the drug money that destroyed their family. When Ava realizes her father is on Jack''s trail, their two worlds collide anTrade ReviewBeautifully written and superbly constructed, Anderson pulls you onto a chilling footpath of love and loss and keeps you there until you've read every last word -- Ruta SepetysRiveting and unforgettable. * Kirkus starred review *

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Book SynopsisA beautiful, heartfelt adventure, perfect for celebrating all kinds of family and the love that brings them together.This is the dark and starless sky, where just past the moon a planet drifts by.And this is the planet that''s full to the brim, with friendly and caring space people called . . . TIM!Meet Tim and Tim - a couple who long for a family and set off on a quest to find their very own star child. This joyful, read-aloud adventure is a comforting, soothing read that''s ideal just before bedtime. It''s also a helpful jumping off point for early conversations about the experiences of LGBTQ+ families for the youngest readers.From the author of My Daddies and the illustrator of The Perfect Hug and The Biggest Kiss

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Book SynopsisPablo''s friends meet their families at the zoo - but Noasaurus the dinosaur can''t find his family. Pablo and the book animals help Noasaurus realise even though he might feel lost, family is where you find it.All Pablo books are written by writers on the autistic spectrum and are grounded in the real-life experiences of autistic children. These books help all children understand the world and face the world with confidence.

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Book SynopsisWhen someone you love has died there will be sad days and angry days but also happy days and fun days.Nobody lives forever ... and some wish they could have stayed for longer ...This sensitively-written and deeply-moving picture book will help children grieve, celebrate and learn how to live and love life when a parent is gone.Praise for When I''m Gone:Beautiful, humane and deeply moving, with illustrations that made me gasp out loud.. Phil EarleMarguerite McLaren writes so beautifully and directly about the subject of loss. The reader is given permission to feel all of those difficult feelings that come with grief and also to celebrate happiness and life. Hayley Wells''s illustrations are a perfect match. The love in this book makes it shine, I was left with such a warm glow. Polly DunbarThis is such a beautiful book - heartbreaking and kind and gentle and wise. Alex LatimerWith expert advice from the charity, Child

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Book SynopsisMummy Pig is worried they''re going to be late for lunch at Granny and Grandpa Pig''s house. Daddy Pig is worried that it might rain. And George is worried about driving his little car downhill in case it goes too fast. But Peppa isn''t sure she can tell everyone about her little worry . . .Find out how sharing your worries can help them to disappear in this brand new story.

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Book SynopsisTwo stories that build on the phonics learned in previous steps and practise sound and letter combinations that have already been encountered.Visiting Grandad is from Beginner Reader Level 0 and is ideal for children aged from 4+ who are developing their phonics and early reading skills.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Book SynopsisA touching story that introduces children to separation, following the challenges a family face going through a divorce. Divorce and separation can be hard on any family and a difficult topic for children to understand, including Tilly. Tilly lives in the mountains with her mummy and daddy. She loves it - there are beautiful views and lots of space to play. The only downside is that she lives some of the time with Mummy on one mountain and the rest of the time with Daddy on another.Even though their mountains are joined by a bridge, Tilly isn''t allowed to use it. Instead, Tilly has to walk all the way down one mountain and trek up the next to get between the two houses, which makes her extremely tired and makes her wish that they all lived together. One day, when upset, Tilly decides to fix the old, wobbly bridge in the hope that it will fix her family. Will she succeed?This touching story for children aged 3-5 features: - The charming

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Book SynopsisIt''s me and you, our team of two. Look what you and I can do!Etta and Mummy are a terrific team of two a small family, perfectly formed.But on one of their Magic Making Days', Etta meets a big pirate family and starts to wonder what life would be like if it wasn't just her and Mummy. Can a wild adventure remind her just how special her relationship with Mummy is and that they are the dream crew of two?Discover this reassuring bedtime story about the magical bond between parents and their little ones in families big or small. A rip-roaring read-aloud adventure, brought to life with beautiful illustrations from Jojo Clinch, this story gently affirms the experiences of the terrific teams of two in solo parent or single parent families.Mummy and Me is the moving debut picture book from much-loved TV personality, influencer and entrepreneur Lydia Bright.

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Book SynopsisRebel Voices is a new six-part Puffin Classics collection of strikingly designed, highly collectible books, written by female authors, and celebrating courage, rebellion, strength and inspiration.There are things you can''t back down on, things you gotta take a stand on. But it''s up to you to decide what them things are.Cassie Logan can''t understand why her father is so proud of his land and farming his own crops. Her family refuses to sell their fields to a local man despite persistent pressure to do so, but for her parents the land is a symbol of sanctuary.Over the course of a year, Cassie must learn about standing up for what''s right and picking your battles whilst she and her family navigate racism in its various forms; from the ''night riders'' that terrorise her community, to the everyday prejudice that permeates life in 1930s Mississippi.Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is a powerful story of family, self-respect and strengtTrade Review"Possibly the most heart-rending story I have ever read, Roll of Thunder brought tears of both laughter and sorrow to my eyes." * Guardian *"This classic, compelling story is as important and relevant today as when it was first published." * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisRebel Voices: Disruptive Stories from Trailblazing Women - a new Puffin Classics collection, celebrating International Women''s Day 2023When twelve-year-old Sade''s mother is killed, she and her little brother Femi are forced to flee from their home in Nigeria to Britain. They''re not allowed to tell anyone - not even their best friends - as their whole journey is secret, dangerous - and illegal. Their dad promises to follow when he can, but once the children arrive in London, things go from bad to worse when they''re abandoned by the people they had been told would protect them.Sade faces challenge after challenge - but her dad has always taught her to stand up for what is right, and to tell the truth no matter what. And with that strength of spirit in her heart, Sade will find the courage to fight for the new, happy life she, Femi and her dad deserve.A powerful novel which explores what it means to be classified as ''illegal'' and the difficulties which come with being a refugee - winner of the Carnegie Medal 2000.Rebel Voices is a new six-part Puffin Classics collection of strikingly designed, highly collectible books, written by female authors, and celebrating courage, rebellion, strength and inspirationTrade ReviewBeverley Naidoo breaks the rules, producing books for young people which recognize that they want to know about the real world * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe first original board book inspired by the bestselling title The Invisible String, for the very youngest audience!

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Book SynopsisIn this edition of the Newbery Honor Book Ramona Quimby, Age 8, the timeless classic features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and author Amy Poehler, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.Ramona likes that she’s old enough to be counted on, but must everything depend on her? Mrs. Quimby has gone back to work so that Mr. Quimby can return to school, and Ramona is expected to be good for Mrs. Kemp while her parents are away, to be brave enough to ride the school bus by herself, and to put up with being teased by Danny the Yard Ape.In Ramona’s world, being eight isn’t easy, but it’s never dull!Readers ages 6-12 will laugh along with and relate to Ramona''s timeless adventures.

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Book Synopsis''This story starts with a dress. Not any old dress...The most beautiful bridesmaid''s dress in the world.''Being a bridesmaid is all Tilly has ever dreamed of, and she can''t believe it when her best friend Matty is asked to be a bridesmaid. The one wedding she''d really love to attend is her own mum and dad''s, but it seems like that''s never going to happen. So, Tilly decides to make her own dream come true.She advertises her services as a bridesmaid in the local shop. And to her amazement, she gets a reply . . .A fabulous, funny and moving story about finding family and friendship in all sorts of places, from the mega-bestselling author of Tracy Beaker, Hetty Feather and Katy.

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Book SynopsisWhen their dog goes missing, Cy and Poppy play hide and seek to distract themselves. Poppy counts to ten and looks for Cy - but she can't find him anywhere. But then there's a rustling from the woods maybe someone else can help her find him?A reassuring tale of sibling love by the master Anthony Browne.Trade ReviewCy and Poppy's dog Goldie has gone missing and to take their minds off the loss, they head to the lonesome, tangled woods to play hide-and-seek. There they find all kinds of things - a crocodile, a duck, an armchair and maybe a monster in this lovingly detailed story. * The Sunday Express *

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Book SynopsisI like bees . . . but I don''t like honey!I like my imaginary friend . . . but I don''t like it when people say he''s not real. A beautifully illustrated, funny and thought-provoking book for building confidence and encouraging children to express their feelings about anything and everything. This book will help enable a much broader conversation about individuality, fear and hopes.All author royalties are being donated to the NSPCC.

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Book SynopsisA moving picture book about a girl settling into a new home with help from a camera and scrapbook.

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Book SynopsisWant to improve your relationship with your problematic parents? This honest and supportive guide, written by an experienced teen therapist, will help.This book is for you?not your parents. Step-by-step, using approaches that are relatively easy but bring big results, you?ll be guided in how to improve the important and super-challenging relationship between you and your parents. This doesn?t mean you?re going to become best friends, but you will learn the skills needed to change how you see one another and how you interact. And ultimately, you will gain control over your own life.Included are revealing descriptions of various problematic parenting styles, techniques?both verbal and not?for increasing the connection between you and your parents, advice about setting clear boundaries, and sample conversations that can be used as a script. Think of it as therapy in book form: on your side, encouraging and clear, and full of the time-proven advice you won?t get from your friends and certainly not from your parents.

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Frankly in Love and Tokyo Ever After comes a romantic dramedy about finding love and reconnecting with your culture in the most surprising ways.Taiwanese American Catie Carlson has never fit in with her white family. As much as she loves her stepmom and stepsister, she yearns to understand more about her culture and find her biological mother.So Catie is shocked when an opportunity comes knocking on her door: Her summer spa coworker, Toby, says he?ll teach her Mandarin. In exchange, she needs to teach him how to date so he can finally work up the courage to ask out his crush. The only problem is that Catie doesn?t actually have any dating experience. But she can fake it.With her late father?s copy of The Five Love Languages and all his annotated notes, Catie becomes the perfect dating coach. Or so she thinks. As she gets dangerously close to Toby and to finding out what really happened to her biological mom, she realizes that learning the language of love might be tougher than she thought.Stefany Valentine?s debut novel is both a fresh, fun romance as well as a profound, luminous story about grief, family, transracial adoption, and what it means to truly follow your heart.

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