Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories

Book SynopsisWhen Mum brings home a new houseguest from the exotic animal hospital, it sparks a great idea. Naomi decides to form a snake rescue club with her best friend, Emma, and her brother, Nolan. But tensions arise with her next-door neighbour Taylor, who hates snakes. Will the snakes bring them together or drive them apart? One thing is for certain: rescuing snakes leads to adventures, and even friendships, that Naomi could never have imagined!Filled with fun snake facts that will intrigue readers whether theyâre fans of snakes or not, Naomi Nash Saving Snakes mixes information with an engaging, lively story, making it perfect for all readers of other animal-focused chapter book series as well as those with a particular interest in reptiles.

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Book SynopsisIt's time to try something new, and Emma loves art. But Emma has never tried pottery before. It's a lot harder than it looks! Will Emma keep trying or give up before her project is done? Emma is deaf and often uses sign language to communicate, and this early chapter book includes additional information on British sign language.

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Book SynopsisAli Tahir is a dinosaur expert! Or is he?Ali and his classmates are excited for their field trip to the natural history museum. Ali brags to his friends that he's a dinosaur pro! But when Ali gets his facts wrong, he's really embarrassed. Some dino pro he is! Then, Ali learns that mistakes can also be opportunities Ali the Great, by Yasmin author Saadia Faruqi, is a charming chapter book series about Ali Tahir and his multi-generational Pakistani-origin family. Ali's big ideas will resonate with young readers who believe that every problem has a creative solution - you just have to find it!

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Book SynopsisJ.C. is excited to go to the Spring Flower Festival with Nana and Pop-Pop! But then his best friends, Amir and Vicky, invite J.C. to go to the zoo at the same time. Can J.C. figure out a way to make it to both events?Life in the big city is full of fun for seven-year-old Jalen Corey Pierce. Between adventures with his two best friends, Amir and Vicky, and new experiences with his family, J.C. is always learning new things and exploring city life. These easy-to-read stories, featuring a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, are perfect for curious young readers everywhere.

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Book SynopsisIt's laundry day, and J.C. is excited to help his mum. But when J.C. adds too much detergent to the machine, suds are everywhere! Laundry day turns into a mess for everyone in the apartment building. Can J.C. fix his mistake and save laundry day?Life in the big city is full of fun for seven-year-old Jalen Corey Pierce. Between adventures with his two best friends, Amir and Vicky, and new experiences with his family, J.C. is always learning new things and exploring city life. These easy-to-read stories, featuring a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, are perfect for curious young readers everywhere.

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Book SynopsisJ.C. can't wait to act in the community centre's play with his best friends, Vicky and Amir. But when he gets onstage, stage fright strikes. Will the support of J.C.'s family and friends be enough to help him remember his lines?Life in the big city is full of fun for seven-year-old Jalen Corey Pierce. Between adventures with his two best friends, Amir and Vicky, and new experiences with his family, J.C. is always learning new things and exploring city life. These easy-to-read stories, featuring a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, are perfect for curious young readers everywhere.

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Book SynopsisJ.C. loves the park and helping people! So when he sees his local park is in need of a clean-up, he comes up with a plan. But he''ll need help. Can J.C. find enough volunteers to make his plan a success?Life in the big city is full of fun for seven-year-old Jalen Corey Pierce. Between adventures with his two best friends, Amir and Vicky, and new experiences with his family, J.C. is always learning new things and exploring city life. These easy-to-read stories, featuring a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts, are perfect for curious young readers everywhere.

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Book SynopsisJina is learning about climate change for a class project. What she discovers leads her to making plans to reduce energy use around her house. Her plans run into a few snags, and she becomes frustrated about whether she's doing enough. With the help of her understanding parents and teacher along with a new friend, Jina finds out even small changes can lead to positive outcomes.

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Book SynopsisJina and her family like to spend time in nature. When Jina learns that a lot of kids don't often experience the great outdoors, she comes up with plans to start her very own nature club. But when Jina's parents put a damper on her plans, Jina has to find another way to make a difference. Can she introduce other kids to the joys of nature?

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Book SynopsisMum's extended family is ready for their annual summer softball game, and non-binary kid Riley can't wait to see everyone. But this year, the start of summer is even busier than the end of school! There are T-shirts to print, empanadas to fold, cousins to play with and desserts to taste test... and that's all before the big softball game!

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Book SynopsisCamila Maria Flores Ortiz was born to be a star. At least that's what her plan is! But she knows that becoming famous won't happen all by itself. It's going to take a lot of hard work. Every adventure in this early chapter book series brings Camila one step closer to her dreams!Camila has always loved music and singing, and now she'd like to play an instrument. Her music teacher offers her a few to try. From the deep beat of the drums to the trill of the flute, which instrument will pave the way for Camila to become a music star?

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Book SynopsisJina wants to find homes for pets in need! When a litter of kittens and their mother show up at her cousin Shawn''s house, Jina is determined that the kittens will be perfect pets. But Jina''s plans don''t go quite as she expected them to!

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Book SynopsisJina's on a mission to cheer up her grandmother after her best friend moved away. Jina decides to do all the things Halmoni loves, but her plans flounder. When Jina discovers the library needs volunteer readers, she thinks it could be the answer to her grandmother's friendship problem. Can Jina convince Halmoni that she's right?

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Book SynopsisCut! Yasmin's class is putting on a play, and her job as director is turning out to be harder than she thought. The actors aren't happy, and Yasmin is quickly losing control. Then Yasmin realizes the director is in charge, so she directs some big changes to the save the play! Best-selling author Saadia Faruqi shares another delightful story featuring Yasmin and her multi-generational Pakistani family.

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Book SynopsisPoppy is determined to win a blue ribbon for her cucumbers at the county fair. But Vincent Van Goat is always butting in - as goats do. He gobbles up her cucumbers before the big day! Poppy must come up with a new plan. Luckily, she knows a lot about fast-growing vegetables... and Vincent's eating habits! If Poppy works hard enough, she might be able to present something at the fair after all. But will it be enough to win a blue ribbon?

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Book SynopsisThe annual Pumpkin Festival is only one month away! This year, Poppy is in charge of the annual goat races. There's only one problem. Vincent Van Goat isn't interested in racing, or even running for that matter. He's more interested in eating grass, chasing butterflies and napping with the pigs. Poppy is determined to make Vincent a star... but can she find a way to celebrate his hidden talent?

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Book SynopsisTeacher Appreciation Day is on Monday! At first, Poppy and her best friends, Ollie and Cassie, are excited. They love their teacher, Ms Green. But soon they run into a problem. They don't have a present for her! Maybe they can make something on the farm. But what? Can Poppy and her friends come up with a gift in time?

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Book SynopsisSadiq is eager to join the new school newspaper. He's a good writer, and he likes asking lots of questions! But when Katy, the student editor-in-chief, hands out reporting assignments, Sadiq doesn't agree with her idea of news. Instead of reporting on important things happening at school, Katy seems intent on embarrassing people! Can Sadiq find the courage to speak up and replace the paper's gossip stories with real news? Somali-origin author Siman Nuurali offers another installment in the delightful Sadiq chapter book series.

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Book SynopsisBetty the Yeti and her class plant flowers for their classroom. Betty can’t wait to watch them grow. But when her teacher, Mr Cyrus, isn’t there to see them bloom, Betty knows just what to do.Part of the Betty the Yeti early chapter book series, in which Betty the Yeti adjusts to life in her new city home - making friends, going hiking, planting flowers and trying new things. Packed with humour and subtle social and emotional learning, Betty the Yeti shows readers it''s okay to stand out and be different, while also staying true to yourself!

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Book SynopsisJina Jeong loves to read! She’s thrilled when her teacher, Ms. Hunter, assigns everyone in class a reading partner. But Jina’s excitement turns to disappointment when her reading buddy is less than thrilled about this new assignment. Can Jina find a way to change her partner’s mind about books, and what does Jina learn in the process?

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Book SynopsisWhen a new foal is born at Poppy’s family farm, the local vet stops by to make sure it''s healthy. While Dr Herriot is there, Poppy goes with her to check on all the adorable new farmyard friends. They visit pink piglets, baby calves and fluffy ducklings. Poppy learns even more about the farm’s new arrivals and what it takes to care for them.

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Book SynopsisBear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share the principles that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset and live life with confidence.Written with emotional health advocate Will Van Der Hart, MIND FUEL FOR YOUNG EXPLORERS offers you practical ways to help you to increase your resilience, combat stress and learn more about yourself.Brilliantly illustrated throughout and including new introductions from Bear, come and explore topics like motivation, courage, relationships, self-care and determination. We''ve teamed up with children''s experts to handpick the best bits of Bear''s book for grownups - Mind Fuel - to create this relevant guide for whatever life throws at you.

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Book SynopsisTikTok and viral video star Grey (@greyandmama) says Thank you, Mama! to healthy foods in this picture book that teaches gratitude, manners, and the joy of sharing meals with those we love.We all want to raise happy eaters who enjoy trying new foods, mealtimes with family, and being thankful. That''s why so many parents love Linda Meeker''s charming videos of her son Grey saying Thank you, Mama! With colorful illustrations that capture a child''s daily snacks and mealtimes, Thank You, Mama will delight parents and kids alike as it follows a little boy exploring different foods—from vegetables to sushi—and trying to pick his favorite.This playful picture book for 3- to 7-year-olds encourages children to try new foods and become happy, healthy eaters honors the bond between parent and child models respect, manners, and thankfulness builds vocabulary and prereadin

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Book SynopsisDorothy Edwards' classic story about one naughty but very entertaining little sister.Sometimes my naughty little sister can be good when she helps Grannie to make a Christmas Pudding and even teaches Bad Harry a lesson or two. Has my little sister given up her naughty ways?When My Naughty Little Sister Was Good has charmed generations of adults and children alike thanks to Dorothy Edwards' playful stories and Shirley Hughes' beautiful illustrations. The best-selling books in this series are perfect for little girls with siblings of their own.Praise for My Naughty Little Sister:Edwards was one of the best children's writers of the 20th century and her collaboration with illustrator Shirley Hughes was pure magic: the stories are cheeky, touching and funny' Sunday Express.Naughtiness is naughtiness, whatever the generation, and these stories are a delight' The ScotsmanDorothy Edwards dreamt up My Naughty Little Sister whilst on a family holiday in 1950. Dorothy based the character on h

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Book SynopsisPerfect for children learning to read, this is a wonderful story about facing fears as a family from Anne Fine, a former Children's Laureate whose awards include the Carnegie Medal and the Guardian Children's Book Prize.There''s never been anything scary under the bed since I was born, and there is nothing scary now. I really believe that. I keep believing it for about five minutes. Then I get less sure.Mum, Dad, Harry and Nana are at their wits' end. How can they prove to Toby that there are no monsters under the bed, so that they can finally get some sleep? Will a new bicycle help? Or a magic spell? Or does this call for something completely different?The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for reade

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Book SynopsisThe epic, thrilling conclusion to the Huntress trilogy. A stunning fantasy adventure, perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Piers Torday, Abi Elphinstone, Katherine Rundell and Frances Hardinge.Stag''s army marches on, and up in the Sky fortress of Hackles, Mouse tries to keep hopeful as allies from different Tribes join forces to fight him. Mouse is forbidden to leave the mountain but when their leader is kidnapped, she knows she must go in search of the last Opal, even if this means breaking her promise to Da Mouse is soon heading for the lands of the bloodthirsty Fangtooths. And as rumours fly about the return of an ancient evil, Mouse knows that she and her crew will soon face their biggest battle for their Tribes, for their lives for their world as they know it. The storm is coming Sky-soaring, beast-chattering, dream-dancing, draggle-riding,terrodyl-flying,world-saving adventure.

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Book SynopsisA hilarious story of sisterhood and being a girl boss, from bestsellingauthor and hugely popular TV personality, Alesha Dixon.

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Book SynopsisIt's bedtime, but Sophie needs one more bedtime story. Andevery time Sophie opens a book, it transports her to a magicalstorybook land. One story sweeps her away on a flying carpet. Anotherwhisks her to Wonderland, with white rabbits and talking mushrooms. How on earth can she go to sleep, when stories are justso exciting?

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Book SynopsisThe ninth hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he was grounded before he''d even got up...But that''s what happens when you run up a phone bill the size of a flipping bus. The trouble is Norm has no idea how it happened! All he knows is that he has to somehow pay it off if he''s to go biking with Mikey. Even if that does mean going into business with the world''s most annoying next door neighbour... With brilliantly funny illustrations throughout from Donough O''Malley. Praise for Jonathan Meres: ''Hilarious stuff from one of my comic heroes!'' - Harry Hill ''Jonathan Meres is flipping funny!'' - Eddie IzzardTrade ReviewA barrel of laughs. * Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard *I would recommend it for 10 to 12 year olds -- Bill McSweeney, Ballinadee National School * Evening Echo (Cork) *Fans of Jeff Kinney will not be disappointed. * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisSO I''m stood on a stage in front of the whole school, I''ve got soggy noodles on my head AND MY MUM IS SINGING IN A TUTU...Beth is back for another hilarious adventure. And with her school talent show, Dad''s karaoke superstardom, Mum teaching at her school AND a potentially evil childminder, life is messier than ever!Perfect for reluctant readers and fans of TOM GATES, BADLY DRAWN BETH book 1 won the 2016 Lollies award for funniest book for 6-8 year olds.You can''t fail to laugh - at the story and at the wonderful illustrations which so superbly echo what is happening (Parents In Touch)Life is messier and more embarrassing than ever for Beth, as she takes to the stage for the school talent show. (Little London Magazine)The illustrations in this book are the highlight for me -- it is packed full of pictures which help you to imagine he funny situations (Ayla Lee Inci, aged 8 Kidaround Magazine (North essex))<Trade ReviewYou can't fail to laugh - at the story and at the wonderful illustrations which so superbly echo what is happening * Parents In Touch *Life is messier and more embarrassing than ever for Beth, as she takes to the stage for the school talent show. * Little London Magazine *The illustrations in this book are the highlight for me -- it is packed full of pictures which help you to imagine he funny situations -- Ayla Lee Inci, aged 8 * Kidaround Magazine (North essex) *The story is sprinkled throughout with truly funny illustrations that will have most children laughing out loud. The final scene at the talent contest is hysterical with roller skates tutus and Chinese noodles. Well worth a read if you need a good laugh * School Librarian *

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Book SynopsisThe eleventh hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy KidTrade ReviewA barrel of laughs. * Dunoon Observer and Argyllshire Standard *Fans of Jeff Kinney will not be disappointed. * Books for Keeps *

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Book SynopsisChirton Krauss is a good child - the very goodest. He does everything he is told, when he is told. He even does good things without being told. He eats his broccoli, he goes to bed on time and he never, ever sticks his finger up his nose.Meanwhile, Chirton''s sister, Myrtle, is NOT a good child. She stays up late, she never cleans out the rabbit''s hutch and she drops her choco puffs all over the carpet!But what will happen when Chirton Krauss decides that being THE GOODY isn''t so good after all?A charmingly funny story about the importance of kindness, and allowing children the freedom to be themselves. From Lauren Child, multi-award-winning creator of Charlie and Lola and Waterstone''s Children''s Laureate 2017-2019.Trade Review'Child's 1960s-inflected collage-style art is as appealing as ever, and her narrative...carries an unimpeach­able message, namely that people are more complicated than the labels they are assigned.' * Financial Times *The former laureate Child's insightful picture book is perceptive about an important aspect of childhood behaviour. Strikingly stylish, balancing simplicity and busy pattern, it considers the siblings Chirton and Myrtle, who are cast, respectively, as good and bad, but find a mixture of both in themselves. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times *This is a charming story which encourages children to think about the importance of kindness and what sort of person they want to be. Another surefire hit from Lauren Child. * Paisley Daily Express, Press Association *Lauren Child has just been announced as the 10th Waterstones Children's Laureate. * Waterstones *

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Book SynopsisLark's singing is BIG news on YouTube and she's finally starting to admit that she wants to be heard. But it seems that being a singer-songwriter means that it's not just her voice that's in the spotlight it's her love life too! With pressure from two music executives one of them her mum to sign to their label and with irresistible pop sensation Abbey Road set to go on tour, Lark worries that the only boy she can really talk to about her fears and frustrations is about to leave until Abbey Road ask her to be their opening act! Now Lark must find a way to listen to her heart, both on and off stage. Can she find the courage when it counts the most?The second book in a tween series featuring an aspiring singer-songwriter and the boy band that changes her life!

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Book SynopsisIt's not easy being a dino-mummy especially when you have two roaring little dinos to take care of. But somehow Dino-Mummy makes everything look so easy ...Do you know a secret? I'm sure you dino-do!It's something rather special about a certain you know who'!From the moment that you wake up, she's a sing-song superstar,Singing out Good morning!' with a dino Tra la la!'Dino-Mummy is AMAZING, and whether it's morning, noon or night, she's always on hand. After all, life in the dino family is just as fun (and chaotic) as ever. Tell your dino-mummy just how much you love her with his special gift edition, perfect for Mother's Day!Trade ReviewBrightly coloured and full of the love and fun that makes families, it’s a super book * Parents in Touch *Bright, bubbly illustrations complement this warm, charming story of a cheerful, loving, totally awesome Dino-Mummy * BookTrust *

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Book SynopsisFeaturing loveable characters, daring deeds and exciting characters, this larger-than-life, laugh-out-loud picture book is perfect for imaginations and destined to be a repeat read at bedtime.' SLOAN! MagazineWatch out! A Giant Baby has been spotted in the kingdom!Summon the special advisors. Send out the knights in shining armour. Let loose the monster-size bear!Can anyone defeat this Giant Baby and bring peace back to the kingdom?A hilarious celebration of playtime and imagination, sure to entertain young and old alike. Featuring loveable characters, daring deeds and exciting adventures, this larger-than-life, laugh-out-loud picture book is perfect for igniting giant imaginations and destined to be a repeat read at bedtime.Trade ReviewAttack of the Giant Baby is destined to be a colossal hit. This delightfully whimsical and imaginative tour de force is the cross between Toy Story and King Kong you didn't know you needed! * Picture Book Snob *Young readers will love this playful and imaginary realisation of a familiar family drama which is vividly captured in Bruce Ingman’s large-scale illustrations which blend real and imaginary worlds perfectly * Julia Eccleshare, Love Reading 4 Kids *A slightly silly, enormously enjoyable story demonstrating the importance of listening to children * Red Reading Hub *Laugh out loud ... Destined to be a repeat read at bedtime * Sloan Magazine *Perfect for all children with lively imaginations and a sense of fun, this is a hoot of a book which will fast become a favourite * Books For Keeps *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Wolfwood is many good things: a high-stakes mystery, a psychological thriller and a real-world story that teeters, precariously, on the edge of fantasy and horror. It’s a paean to the healing power of art and a love story: what will you do for love? What might you have to do in Wolfwood in order to be happy in the real world?” * Tim Wynne-Jones, author of The Uninvited *“Baer’s storytelling is lushly descriptive and suspenseful; teasing details and clues keep the pages turning. Twisty and tangled.” * Kirkus Reviews *“Indigo is a bright, compassionate, and stubborn individual who is determined to rise out of her current poverty; readers will appreciate her grit. In addition, she is surrounded by large-as-life and colorful characters who support and challenge her in this entirely original story.” * Booklist *“Readers looking for a character-driven story fraught with emotional suspense should pick this one up.” * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books *

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Book SynopsisIn this fantastical bedtime adventure, babies from far and wide join forces to defy their ultimate nighttime nemesis: sleep!The babies have come from far and wide, crawling and walking and toddling and tumbling.These are the can’t-sleep babies, the won’t-sleep babies, the itchy-feet babies, the just-one-more-story-please babies.“Sleep! Sleep! Anywhere but Sleep!!!” sing the babies.And the quest of the Midnight Babies begins!Babies arise! In an epic quest to stay awake, the Midnight Babies must overcome sleepy temptation: battling the forces of Slumberland, venturing through the Forest of Nightlights and the Sea of Stories, voyaging through the Garden of Lullabies to the Rockabye River, and even through the dreaded Land of Nodoff. But can they resist their greatest challenge: the Cuddle?Bestselling author-illustrator Isabel Greenberg turns bedtime on its head with a hilarious, deligTrade ReviewThis clever, tongue-in-cheek story will be best appreciated by parents familiar with sleep-delaying tactics. The dynamic, cartoony pencil-and-charcoal illustrations, colored digitally, are lively and imaginative and feature lots of endearing, wide-eyed, racially diverse infants. * Kirkus *A bedtime story for toddlers who stalwartly resist bedtime. * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisBo Lu’s picture book Bao’s Doll is a moving story of empathy, forgiveness, and connection about an immigrant mother and her daughter who discover they have more in common than they ever knew.   Whenever Mama says, “when I was a little girl in Taiwan, we had nothing,” Bao stops listening. Mama does not understand Bao, and Bao certainly does not understand Mama.   So when Bao desperately wants a doll—specifically, the beautiful, blonde All-American Artist Amanda doll that everyone else has—Bao takes matters into her own hands and steals Amanda from the store. After getting caught, Bao’s chest feels heavy like a giant rock. But gradually, the awkward silence between Bao and Mama shifts to honesty, and eventually, a deeper understanding of what binds them.   Inspired by the childhood of debut talent Bo Lu, this poignant picture book brings emotional layers to the story of a parent and

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Book Synopsis 'The pride primer.'—The New YorkerAn excellent tool for teaching respect, acceptance, and understanding of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.This day in June…. Parade starts soon…. Rainbow arches…. Joyful marches! In a wildly whimsical, validating, and exuberant reflection of the LGBTQ+ community, This Day In June welcomes readers to experience a pride celebration and share in a day when we are all united. Also included is a Note to Parents and Other Caregivers with information on how to talk to children about sexual orientation and gender identity in age-appropriate ways as well as a Reading Guide chock-full of facts about LGBTQ+ history and culture. A Top Ten Title,American Library AssociationRainbow List Winner,Notable Books for a Global Society Awards Named one of the most important books of the last decade byThe Advocate''s '40 Under 40' list Top 11 Most Challenged Booksby American Library Association Winner,Stonewall Book Award—Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children''s & Young Adult Literature Award Trade ReviewNamed one of the most important books of the last decade by The Advocate's "40 Under 40" listNamed one of the Top 11 Most Challenged Books of 2018 and Top 100 Most Banned and Challenged Books of the Past Decade in 2020 by American Library AssociationWinner of the 2015 Stonewall Book Award—Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award A Top Ten Title, 2015 American Library Association Rainbow List Winner, 2015 Notable Books for a Global Society Awards"The pride primer." —The New Yorker "A beautifully illustrated, and beautifully explained, look at Pride through the eyes of a child. The book ends with the words, “This day in June, we’re all united!” an inspiring message that should be just as uplifting for adults as it is affirming for youth."—Philadelphia Gay News “This Day In June adds a bright spot for diversity on any bookshelf, and will help bring the true colors and beautiful experience of LGBT pride to life for school age children and their families.”—Ellen Kahn, Director of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Family Project. "Pitman, in her first book for children, salutes the LGBT parades that take place across the U.S. in June. Her couplets keep things marching steadily forward, but it’s Litten’s artwork that creates a sense of joyous excitement and showcases the diversity on display."—Publishers Weekly “This Day in June is the pride parade picture book queer parents have been waiting for since, oh, 1970. We’ve needed something that captured the joy and exuberance of the event, and something that helped kids picture the glorious range of gender expression and queer fabulousness that is so righteously on display at Pride (and by contrast so absent in most of our kids’ everyday lives). We’ve wanted a sweet, playful opportunity to talk in advance about what they’ll see, what it’ll be like. We’ve wanted to help them get as excited as we do, in anticipation, and have a way to share it with their friends.”—VillageQ.com “Intended for children ages four through eight--but absolutely a book every PFLAGer will want on their shelf--the book serves as an excellent tool for teaching respect, understanding, and affirmation of LGBTQ people.”—PFLAG Voice blog “This beautifully illustrated book is a great addition to a school or personal library to add diversity in a responsible manner without contributing to stereotypes about LGBT people.”—School Library Journal "When you reach the last of this book, you will immediately turn to the beginning pages to read it all over again."—Pride Agenda "The bouncy rhymes convey feelings and snapshots of parade scenes rather than a narrative storyline, but that doesn't lessen the book's impact. We're introduced to dykes on bikes, people in leather, drag queens and others of varying gender expressions, politicians, marching bands, and parents with their children. The diverse characters in Kristyna Litten's colorful illustrations jump and dance and swirl."—Bay Windows "The text of Gayle E. Pitman's flows like poetry from page to page and is partnered with the joyous illustrations by Kristyna Litten."—EDGE on the Net "Curious children who are learning about gender, identity, and self-expression will love learning about the diverse and unwavering LGBT community in a colorful book that celebrates pride. Parents who are eager to talk to their kids about the ways in which people are different, or about LGBT Pride month in general will find that This Day In June provides excellent context and serves as a conversation starter."—One Equal World “If you have never been to a pride parade, read this book to see what you are missing.” —No Time for Flash Cards

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Book SynopsisNumber One for Fiendish Fun!This book contains an angry babysitter, a MAD movie, SQUIRTY ketchup and a pet chicken!Four utterly hilarious and totally brilliant Horrid Henry stories by Francesca Simon, with illustrations by Tony Ross. An irresistible introduction to reading for pleasure.Trade ReviewFunny and imaginative,Horrid Henry's Ketchup can make any non-reader pick it up and enjoy it * DAWN.com *Funny and imaginative,Horrid Henry's Ketchup can make any non-reader pick it up and enjoy it * DAWN.com *

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Book SynopsisCollection of twelve classic stories about everyone''s favourite horrid boy, including the ones when Horrid Henry competes to win a snowman competition, cheats at Gotcha, and performs at a talent show.Trade Reviewgreat fun * SCHOOL LIBRARIAN *

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Book SynopsisAS SEEN ON BBC's THE GREAT BRITISH MENU. ***Winner of Peters Book of the Year 2015 and the Leeds Book Award.*** Grace's fun-loving Mum has found a lump. Her north London world of sleepovers, tap dancing and playing the clarinet fall apart when she is sent to live with her grumpy old granddad on his farm in Yorkshire while her mother goes into hospital to get better.  Grace misses her mother so much it hurts, and doesn't quite understand what is happening to her. And things go from bad to worse when she starts school and becomes the bullies' latest target. But Grace is no longer alone when she meets Rainbow Girl Megan and her pig, Claude - when she's with them she feels as if she can confront anything.  At Easter time when Grace misses her mum the most, she knows she must find a way to get to London. With Megan's help, she hatches a plan to run away that involves Claude, chocolate EasterTrade ReviewShows just how important friendship and family are... a beautifully written book with real insight. * Parents in Touch *Real authenticity... beautifully written and very moving. * * * * * * Bookbag *Full of emotion and humour... I couldn't put this book down! * The Guardian *I devoured the story. It's one with an important message and a book I personally think should be required at school. Delicious! * Chrissi Reads *Touching story with many light-hearted moments full of endearing, well rounded characters. * Primary Times *A lovely book about courage and friendship. * Cirencester Life *I was so excited to know what happened that I couldn't put it down. * The Guardian *I read this book in one sitting... brilliantly funny and emotional... absolutely full of adventure. * * * * * * ReadingZone *A real 'feel good' read... combines comedy with a cautionary note... a new author to watch. * Sonia Benster (The Children's Bookshop, Huddersfield) *A lovely story. * School Librarian *A captivating warm-hearted story * Ham & High *A truly magical story about the power of friendship in the darkest of times -- Jo Clarke * @bookloverjo *

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Book SynopsisIt''s a tight squeeze as usual in the Butterfield house, and with baby Will''s stuff taking up all the room it''s getting even worse. Lucinda''s house has ten times more room for her family than the squished Butterfields have! Mattie''s Worry List gets bigger when Mum seems to be unhappy, and wants to move house. But moving house would mean moving schools - Mattie''s worst Worry List come true!Trade ReviewMy Funny Family's back -- hooray. Attractively illustrated... readers will love Chris Higgins' My Funny Family Moves House. * The Cornishman *

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