Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Random House Children's Books The Secret of Honeycake
Book Synopsis
£16.19
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Hand to Hold
Book Synopsis
£11.69
Penguin Putnam Inc What Well Build
Book SynopsisAn instant New York Times bestseller!From Oliver Jeffers, world-renowned picture book creator and illustrator of The Crayons' Christmas, comes a gorgeously told father-daughter story and companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Here We Are! What shall we build, you and I?Let's gather all our tools for a start.For putting together . . .and taking apart. A father and daughter set about laying the foundations for their life together. Using their own special tools, they get to work, building memories to cherish, a home to keep them safe, and love to keep them warm.A rare and enduring story about a parent's boundless love, life's endless opportunities, and all we need to build a together future. The perfect baby shower gift or gift for new parents!Praise for What We'll Build:[Has] the offbeat, sweet style Jeffers' fans know and love. --<Trade Review"Jeffers fills the pages with . . . a giggle-inducing assortment of creatures . . . . it has the offbeat, sweet style Jeffers’ fans know and love." --Kirkus Reviews
£16.99
Penguin Young Readers Families Can
Book SynopsisA rhyming, light-hearted celebration of the wonderful differences that make each family unique.A family can beAny kind of numberMaybe there''s one parentStrong like thunder This charmingly heartfelt board book is for families: families who cook together and families who sing together, families with lots of members and families with a special few, families who live together and families who live separately--for all families. Celebrate the differences that make each family unique and the similarities and love that connect us all together.Trade ReviewNCTE Notable Social Studies Book (2022)
£8.83
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) Wingfeather Saga Boxed Set
Book SynopsisThis collectible boxed set features hardcover editions of all four novels in the beloved, bestselling Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold!NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES ? Based on Andrew Peterson?s epic fantasy novels?starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally.Executive Producer J. Chris Wall withShining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.This collection of Andrew Peterson?s Wingfeather Saga includes all four novels in hardcover: On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, North! Or Be Eaten, The Monster in the Hollows, and The Warden and the Wolf King.Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera.Andrew Peterson?s sweeping saga is full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage. It is a tale that children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers'' groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning. Each book features interior illustrations from Joe Sutphin, funny footnotes, a map of the fantastical world, inventive appendices, and fanciful line art.
£47.97
Random House USA Inc My Little Brave Girl
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Actress, singer, and mother Hilary Duff offers a beautiful and inspiring picture book about bravery and love -- a perfect mother-daughter read-aloud! The world is big, my little brave girl. It’s all here for you. A poetic text encourages girls to reach higher, dream bigger, and approach the world with their hearts wide open. This love letter to little girls was inspired by Hilary Duff’s own experience as a mother as she considered all the ways her daughter had to be brave even as an infant. With lush illustrations and an empowering message, My Little Brave Girl is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, Mother’s Day, graduation, and any time a girl—or woman—is embarking on a new chapter of her life!Trade Review“The quiet, gentle text is filled with uplifting words… [And] a lovely presentation.” —Kirkus Reviews"A clear reminder to spread kindness, dream big, and make the most of one’s future.” —Publishers Weekly
£16.14
Random House USA Inc My Little Sweet Boy
Book SynopsisActress, singer, mother, and New York Times bestselling author of My Little Brave Girl, Hilary Duff returns with an inspiring picture book filled with the dreams she has for her own son. A perfect parent-child read-aloud!The sky has so much to show you, my little sweet boy.Let every color, shape, and season fill your world.Inspiring young boys to be as gentle as they are strong, this beautiful book explores the tumbles and triumphs of childhood. New York Times bestselling author Hilary Duff fills the pages with wishes for her own son and encourages boys everywhere to embrace all that life has to offer them.Trade Review"Though directed at sons, the guidance presented is sensible for kids of all genders navigating life." —Kirkus Reviews
£17.42
Penguin Young Readers The 1619 Project Born on the Water
Book SynopsisThe 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson. A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders. But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived. And the people planted dreams and hope,willed themselves to keepliving, living. And the people learned new wordsfor lovefor friendfor family for joyfor growfor ho
£14.24
Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama Numbers
Book SynopsisAnna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series continues with a new Llama Llama concept board book about numbers and counting told through tidying up!It's time to tidy up! Join Llama Llama as he helps his mama clean and count the mess he made. From 10 books to pick up, all the way to 1 Mama Llama to love all day, this new Llama Llama numbers concept board book is written in rhyme and illustrated by JT Morrow and is about the fun of tidying up while counting down to one Mama Llama!
£8.29
Random House USA Inc The Kindness Club L.O.L. Surprise
Book SynopsisMeet all your L.O.L. Surprise! fierce friends in this all-new Step 3 Step into Reading reader and be part of the Kindness Club!This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader is all about L.O.L. Surprise! fierce friends being kind--perfect for children ages 5 to 8!Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.In a world where babies run everything, little Rockers rebel against nap time and Teacher's Pets become class presidents. In the L.O.L. Surprise! world, all work is play and nothing is dull cuz it's all a lil' surprising and outrageous!
£7.12
Penguin Young Readers Group Everything We Never Had
Book SynopsisWinner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for LiteratureLonglisted for the National Book AwardWinner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction Award From the author of the National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing comes an emotionally charged, moving novel about four generations of Filipino American boys grappling with identity, masculinity, and their fraught father-son relationships.Watsonville, 1930. Francisco Maghabol barely ekes out a living in the fields of California. As he spends what little money he earns at dance halls and faces increasing violence from white men in town, Francisco wonders if he should’ve never left the Philippines.Stockton, 1965. Between school days full of prejudice from white students and teachers and night shifts working at his aunt’s restaurant, Emil refuses to follow in the footsteps of his labor organizer father, Francisco. He’s going to make it in this country no matter what or who he has to leave behind.Denver, 1983. Chris is determined to prove that his overbearing father, Emil, can’t control him. However, when a missed assignment on “ancestral history” sends Chris off the football team and into the library, he discovers a desire to know more about Filipino history―even if his father dismisses his interest as unamerican and unimportant.Philadelphia, 2020. Enzo struggles to keep his anxiety in check as a global pandemic breaks out and his abrasive grandfather moves in. While tensions are high between his dad and his lolo, Enzo’s daily walks with Lolo Emil have him wondering if maybe he can help bridge their decades-long rift.Told in multiple perspectives, Everything We Never Had unfolds like a beautifully crafted nesting doll, where each Maghabol boy forges his own path amid heavy family and societal expectations, passing down his flaws, values, and virtues to the next generation, until it’s up to Enzo to see how he can braid all these strands and men together.
£13.09
Penguin Young Readers Group Llama Llama ABC
Book SynopsisAnna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series continues with a new Llama Llama board book that takes you from A to Z. A is for alphabetB is for books we read Join Llama Llama as he makes his way from A to Z in this colorful ABC board book illustrated in the classic Anna Dewdney style. From crayons to ice cream to kisses, Llama Llama introduces you to all of his favorite things!
£9.10
Penguin Young Readers Group Mommy Love
Book Synopsis
£16.14
Random House USA Inc Family of Liars
Book Synopsis
£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Little Miss Brave
Book Synopsis
£6.33
Penguin Young Readers I Love Grandma with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Book SynopsisCelebrate Grandma with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful book featuring Eric Carle''s delightful illustrations!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors grandmas everywhere! With cheerful illustrations and sweet sentiments, this heartfelt keepsake will show Grandma just how much you care.
£9.49
Penguin Young Readers I Love Grandpa with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Book SynopsisGive lots of love to Grandpa with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this colorful book featuring Eric Carle''s delightful illustrations!The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows how special grandpas are, and this celebratory keepsake is the perfect way to honor them. Give the gift of love and show Grandpa how much you care with sweet sentiments and Eric Carle''s charming illustrations.
£9.49
Nancy Paulsen Books Sweet Sweet Memory
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.30
Nancy Paulsen Books Our Gracie Aunt
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.39
Random House Children's Books Something Like Home
Book Synopsis
£8.86
Random House USA Inc White Bird A Novel
Book SynopsisNow a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson!Read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war--inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder.Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival,and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation.First published as a graphic novel and now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, R.J. Palacio?s unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times.Includesan 8-page photo insert andadiscussionguide.
£15.29
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Book Synopsis
£999.99
Penguin Young Readers Making Art
Book SynopsisA celebration of the many ways we make art, spanning mediums, geography, and resources from author-artist Diana Ejaita.Art is for everyone! From found objects to sidewalk chalk, from homemade instruments to breakdancing, from building with blocks to molding clay, art is natural and healing. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. Inclusive and expansive, Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant, yet easily understood, text. This deceptively simple and stunningly composed picture book offers children a sense of what art can be, and the ways in which it adds beauty to our lives.
£15.29
Penguin Young Readers I Love My Sister with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Book SynopsisCelebrate siblings with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar as he honors sisters everywhere! With cheerful illustrations and sweet sentiments, this heartfelt keepsake will show your sister just how much you care.
£9.49
Penguin USA The Twits Next Door
£8.73
Penguin USA Maxs Chocolate Chicken
Book SynopsisAll Max wants to do is eat the chocolate chicken that someone left in the birdbath one fine spring morning. But wait, Max, his sister Ruby says, First we go on an egg hunt. Max does his best to play along, but when Ruby finds all the eggs-and he finds only ants and acorns-he shows her what can happen when you put all your eggs in one basket!
£8.55
Penguin Putnam Inc Two Sides to Every Murder
£11.69
Random House USA Inc Just for You Little Critter
Book SynopsisThis silly and sweet picture book about the mayhem that results from trying to help mom is a perfect gift any time of year! Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he’s trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries--maybe it''s Little Critter who needs some help after all! Both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. And for more fun with mom and dad, check out more Little Critter tales! -Just Me and Dad -Just Me and Mom -Just Like Dad
£8.46
Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc) North Or Be Eaten
Book SynopsisECPA BESTSELLER ? Now in paperback! First they found themselves On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness. Now they must make their way North! Or Be Eaten . . .NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES:Based on Andrew Peterson?s epic fantasy novels?starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios. Janner, Tink, and Leeli Igiby thought they were normal children with normal lives and a normal past. But now they know they''re really the Lost Jewels of Anniera, heirs to a legendary kingdom across the sea, and suddenly everyone wants to kill them.In order to survive, the Igibys must flee to the safety of the Ice Prairies, where the lizardlike Fangs of Dang cannot follow. First, however, they have to escape the monsters of Glipwood Forest, the thieving Stranders of the East Ben, and the dreaded Fork Factory.But even more dangerous are the jealousies and bitterness that threaten to tear them apart. Janner and his siblings must learn the hard way that the love of a family is more important than anything else.Full of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, North! Or Be Eaten is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers'' groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning. Includes interior illustrations, a map of the fantastical world, inventive appendices, and a reader''s guide with discussion questions and writing activities.
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Untitled RH Studio 0309
£16.14
Random House USA Inc Baby Race Bluey
Book Synopsis
£7.22
iUniverse Wanderers of the Field
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.61
iUniverse Yours Brett
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£15.60
iUniverse I Should Worry I Should Care
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£12.63
iUniverse If I Had One Wish
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£13.62
iUniverse Pillow of Clouds
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£16.59
iUniverse Toby
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.61
iUniverse Answer Me Answer Me
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£15.60
iUniverse Dear Lola Or How To Build Your Own Family
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£13.62
iUniverse Superbowl Upset
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£13.62
iUniverse One and Only A Celebration of an Only Childs Life
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£9.23
iUniverse Lauras Luck
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£17.58
iUniverse My Mother the Mayor Maybe
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£16.59
iUniverse Thin Ice
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£17.58
iUniverse Jasons Wild Sister
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£12.63
iUniverse In the Shadow of the Mountains
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£12.30
iUniverse Against the Odds
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£13.12
iUniverse Dark Delta Deep Blue Goodbye
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£13.62
