Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Zondervan Piper and Mabel
Book SynopsisIf you are a dog lover, you will enjoy New York Times bestselling author Melanie Shankle’s debut children’s book, Piper & Mabel. Melanie shares the adventures of her two very wild but very good dogs, Piper and Mabel, who have an experience of their own when their owners plan a vacation to the beach. The dog duo is shocked to discover they won’t be joining their people on the trip. Instead, they’re headed to doggie day care at the Happy Trails Ranch, where they create all kinds of mischief when they discover the accommodations are not exactly what they were expecting. And when they decide to take matters into their own paws, they end up on one crazy journey. Humorous story, perfect for children ages 4-8 If your kids loved Secret Life of Pets, they’ll enjoy reading about Piper and Mabel Shankle is the author of four books, co-hosts The Big Boo Cast and is the hTrade ReviewShankle, best known for her devotional titles for adults, pivots to picture books. Based on the author's own dogs, Piper and Mabel are 'two very wild but very good dogs' who love each other and their humans. When the family begins discussing a trip to the beach, Piper and Mabel eagerly look forward to joining in the family vacation only to discover that they will not be going to the shore. Piper and Mabel are off to Happy Tails Ranch, whose appealing brochure summons visions of spa-like farm fun for the canine companions, even if going with the family would be their first choice. The actual ranch is underwhelming and even scary for the pooches; the food isn't great, they are forced to take baths, and there are no facials to be found, so they decide to make a break for it. Though lost for a time, they sniff their way to safety and back to their family, where they wanted to be all along. It's cute and satisfying, but this ground's been trod many times before. Watkins' soft edges and pastel hues lend a cozy yet energetic aesthetic, reassuring readers that even when Piper and Mabel are lost, all will turn out right in the end ... Family-friendly dog stories will always find eager audiences ... (Picture book. 4-8) * Kirkus *
£21.48
Zondervan God Made Mommy Special
Book SynopsisFrom Glenys Nellist, the author who brought us Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time Prayers, comes a new book about the special bond between a mother and child. God Made Mommy Special is great for parents to read with their children, as the sweet, rhyming text and adorable illustrations by Estelle Corke show how any mommy is special through the eyes of a child and through the eyes of God. Whether it’s a mommy monkey who swings from trees, or a mommy sparrow who cuddles her little one under her wing, this book shows readers all mommies are special in their own way. With a padded cover, this cute and cuddly board book is perfect for little ones and will provide endless amounts of enjoyment for both children and parents alike.
£11.78
Zondervan God Made Daddy Special
Book SynopsisFrom Glenys Nellist, the author who brought us Love Letters from God and Snuggle Time Prayers, comes a new book about the special bond between a father and child. God Made Daddy Special is great for parents to read with their children, as the sweet, rhyming text and adorable illustrations by Estelle Corke show how any daddy is special through the eyes of a child and through the eyes of God. Whether it’s a daddy giraffe who stretches his neck way up high into the trees, or a daddy polar bear who skates along the ice, this book shows readers all daddies are special in their own way. With a padded cover, this cute and cuddly board book is perfect for little ones and will provide endless amounts of enjoyment for both children and parents alike.
£11.78
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Do the Right Thing
Book SynopsisIn The Berenstain Bears Do the Right Thing, Sister Bear finds herself in possession of a one-of-a-kind doll that doesn’t belong to her. After talking with Brother Bear, will she listen to her conscience and do the right thing?
£9.43
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Honesty Counts
Book SynopsisIn The Berenstain Bears Honesty Counts the Bear family can’t wait to participate in the big canoe race down Rapid River. Who will take home the winning ribbons? The competition between Brother and Sister’s team and Too-Tall’s gang is fierce, but Preacher Brown makes sure the cubs remember just how important honesty is.
£7.88
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Bears on Time
Book SynopsisThe Bear family is a busy family. They have lots to do! They have to get to school, to soccer practice, to music lessons, and the grocery store. They have to go to the doctor, the dentist, the vet, the barber, and the beauty parlor. Papa Bear comes up with a lateness plan and when it begins to work everyone feels better!
£7.81
Zondervan Bear Picks a Pumpkin
Book SynopsisBear Picks a Pumpkin is the perfect board book to snuggle up with in the fall. The whimsical, rhyming text tells the story of Bear on a quest to find the perfect pumpkin. Will he choose a tall one?... A tiny one?... One with stripes?... Read along and find out which pumpkin Bear (and his friends) will choose!
£10.73
Zondervan Fiona the Hippo
Book SynopsisFiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Bad Dog, Marley fame, tells the story of Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo who captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personalityTrade ReviewA beloved social media star makes a splash again, this time in picture book form. Fiona the hippo was born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo in January 2017. Her precarious arrival and well-documented milestones during her first year of life have made her an international hit online, and her story is loosely retold here. The illustrations of the spirited little hippo with curly eyelashes and other cute animals will charm audiences. Young readers will be encouraged by Fiona's story of perseverance in the face of many challenges, such as learning to walk and swim. They will enjoy chanting her mantra throughout the story: 'she let out a snort, wiggled her ears, and said, 'I've got this!' ' While adorable, it's no surprise that this title was created in partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Fiona is often anthropomorphized in real life, and this book is no exception. The upbeat zoo inhabitants roam freely as they discuss her and are eager to play with her; Fiona giggles and talks. VERDICT Readers looking for facts about Fiona or hippo development in general should look elsewhere, but young fans who can't get enough of baby Fiona will be delighted.-Elissa Cooper, Helen Plum Memorial Library, Lombard IL * School Library Journal *Cowdrey (Bad Dog, Marley!) takes an anthropomorphic approach to Fiona's story by introducing a cast of talking zoo animals eager to meet her. Fiona is rendered with a big smile, long eyelashes, and a chunky pink-gray body. Cowdrey conveys the excitement surrounding her birth (zoo attendees in scrubs surround Fiona, taking pictures on their cell phones), and describes Fiona's developmental milestones: she drinks from a bottle and learns to walk and swim. The other animals, which include a tortoise, flamingo, giraffe, and bear, are as captivated by Fiona as her human fans--and Fiona finally wants to meet them, too: 'and thinsp;'Did you hear that?' 'It's our turn to play with the baby!'and thinsp;' Though Cowdrey doesn't give readers much sense of the peril Fiona initially faced, the exuberant animal characters offer an engaging introduction to her story. Ages 4--8. (Aug.) * Publishers Weekly *
£22.46
Zondervan Snuggle Time Fall Blessings
Book SynopsisSnuggle up with your little one and enjoy all the best parts of autumn together—pumpkin picking, colored leaves, hayrides, bonfires, comfy clothes and more—with this adorable, read-aloud children’s book that celebrates the blessings of all your favorite fall activities.Carving pumpkins. Eating fresh-baked apple pie. Jumping into leaf piles. These are just some of the many fall blessings you’ll celebrate with the little ones in your life Featuring Glenys Nellist’s whimsical rhymes and Cee Biscoe’s cuddly illustrations, Snuggle Time Fall Blessings will become part of your new fall season reading tradition.Whether you’re a parent or grandparent, Sunday School teacher or older brother or sister, the little ones in your life will be ready for all the joys fall can bring when they hear …Let’s go apple picking,Shake them from the tree.Round and fat and jui
£11.14
Zondervan Fiona Its Bedtime
Book SynopsisJoin your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, in this cuddly read-aloud picture book as she says good night to all her animal friends before snuggling up with her mama—encouraging your own child to drift off to sleep with their own bedtime routine.A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo, Fiona, It’s Bedtime showcases the fearless hippo that’s as much of a star at the zoo (in the real world) as she is online!This beautifully-illustrated picture book is the perfect bedtime story to read aloud to children ages 4 to 8. Fiona, It’s Bedtime: Features art by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo, Bad Dog, Marley) Takes kids on a nighttime adventure to see how the zoo animals sleep at night Presents fun, rhyming text that will engage
£22.47
Zondervan A Very Fiona Christmas
Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to the blockbuster hit Fiona the Hippo, based on the internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, join Fiona and her loveable animal friends for a heartwarming holiday romp through the zoo in this fun and whimsical new board book---the perfect Christmas read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos!) everywhere.Trade ReviewIn the second of a series, internet sensation Fiona the Hippo, who was born six weeks prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2017, celebrates Christmas. With the zoo lights shining and a festive feeling in the air, Fiona goes searching for the true meaning of the holiday. She slides down a snowy bank with the penguins, admires the zoo's Christmas tree, and meets reindeer, but still seeks an answer: 'What's Christmas, Mama?' Cowdrey illustrates in a cozy, inviting art style that--while it doesn't offer much verisimilitude relating to Fiona's backstory--will appeal to younger readers invested in the characters. A predictable narrative arc (Fiona discovers that the true meaning of Christmas is giving to others) is nevertheless sweetly uplifting. * Publishers Weekly *
£18.49
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Very Beary Stories
Book SynopsisBeginning readers will enjoy learning solid life lessons with the Bear cubs in this three-in-one collection of Level 1 I Can Reads that are part of the Living Lights™ series of Berenstain Bears books. This popular I Can Read format encourages early reading and builds vocabulary skills.The Berenstain Bears Very Beary Stories—part of the popular Zonderkidz I Can Read Living Lights series of books—is: ? A level one I Can Read book for ages 4–8 featuring: short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts for children eager to read on their own ? A bind up that includes three complete I Can Read titles: The Berenstain Bears Play a Good Game, The Berenstain Bears Respect Each Other, and The Berenstain Bears A Job Well Done ? Perfect for reading out loud at home or in classrooms ? Great for sparking conversations a
£13.96
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Brother Bear Favorites
Book SynopsisYour favorite Brother Bear stories are wrapped up in this 3-in-1 Berenstain Bears collection!This book is a perfect gift for children to enjoy all year long.These stories will remind young readers of important biblical values and offers essential life lessons. From forgiveness to helping others to doing your best, Brother Bear’s exciting adventures and everyday opportunities to learn will inspire readers young and old. This collection includes:The Berenstain Bears and the Forgiving Tree: When Cousin Fred accidentally damages Brother’s brand-new bike, Brother Bear is angry. Can Sister Bear help him see that forgiving his friend is the right thing to do?The Berenstain Bears Get Involved: A storm hits Bear Country, and it might flood! It’s up to the Bear family and the rest of the rescue team from the Chapel in the Woods to come together
£11.44
Zondervan Nighty Night Narwhal
Book SynopsisFeaturing whimsical illustrations and playful rhyming text, this sweet padded storybook will appeal to any child who has ever had trouble sleeping or has attempted to avoid bedtime. Little ones will laugh themselves sleepy as they read along with Nolan, a wonderfully unique narwhal who is not quite ready for bed.
£14.15
Zondervan Sleepy Time Colors
Book SynopsisSnuggle your little one in their favorite jammies and read these playful, sleepy time rhymes together as your child lifts the flaps and learns their colors alongside cuddly animal friends.
£11.04
Zondervan Happy Easter
Book SynopsisA unique and unforgettable Easter egg-shaped board book with multiple layered pages for little hands, featuring sweet illustrations of a cuddly baby bunny and simple rhyming text that celebrates Jesus’ resurrection. A perfect Easter basket gift.Happy Easter, happy Easter!Little bunnies hop and play.Happy Easter, happy Easter!Celebrate Jesus today.Happy Easter: Is the ideal size for Easter baskets and gift giving Easily fits into small hands and even a travel bag for reading on the go Gently instills the reason for celebrating Easter Is part of a collection of books with Spring Is Here and A Prayer for Easter
£7.14
Zondervan Spring is Here
Book SynopsisA unique and unforgettable Easter egg-shaped board book with multiple layered pages for little hands, featuring sweet illustrations of a cuddly baby chick and simple rhyming text that celebrates Jesus’ resurrection. A perfect Easter basket gift. Spring is here! Little chicks Hatching from their eggs. Spring is here! Little chicksStretching out their legs.Spring Is Here: Is the ideal size for Easter baskets and gift-giving Easily fits into small hands and even a travel bag for reading on the go Gently instills the reason for celebrating Easter Is part of a collection of books with Happy Easter and A Prayer for Easter
£8.45
Zondervan Easter Egg Board Books 3 Pack
Book SynopsisCelebrate Easter with these sweet egg-shaped board books, perfect for tucking into Easter baskets. The multi-layered cover reveals illustrations of snuggly spring farm animals—baby chick, baby bunny, and baby lamb—as you read rhymes about Jesus’ resurrection, the true meaning of Easter, and all the joys of springtime. Chunky pages are durable and make turning the pages easy for little hands.This Easter Egg Board Books, 3 Pack collection includes Happy Easter, A Prayer for Easter, and Spring Is Here.The Easter Egg Board Books, 3 Pack collection: Is the ideal size for Easter baskets Is a memorable gift at an affordable price point Easily fits into small hands and even a travel bag for reading on the go Gently instills the reason for celebrating Easter, Jesus’ resurrection, and all the joys of springtime
£12.66
Zondervan Fantastic Fiona Level 1 I Can Read A Fiona the
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£19.48
St Martin's Press Hondo and Fabian
Book SynopsisHondo the dog has a fun day at the beach while Fabian the cat stays home. Wake up, Hondo. Time to go!Hondo will have an adventure.Fabian will stay home.A dog named Hondo and his friend Fred are going to the beach for a day of excitement. Fabian the cat is left behind at home to play with the baby. Who will cause more trouble? And who will have more fun? Peter McCarty''s exquisite illustrations and understated wit turn an ordinary day in the lives of two pets into a rare delight.Hondo and Fabian is a 2002 New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year and Notable Children''s Book of the Year, and a 2003 Caldecott Honor Book.
£8.99
St Martin's Press Tumfords Rude Noises
Book SynopsisTumford isn't really a terrible cat. It's just, like many children, Tum loves to make loud noises. But today, his parents are not in the mood. They have friends coming over and Tummy isn't just loud. No, Tumford is rude!This charming tale from the multiple New York Times bestselling author Nancy Tillman is sure to delight readers everywhere, as she once again reaffirms that - no matter how much trouble you may get into - you are loved.
£18.69
St Martin's Press Tracks in the Snow
Book SynopsisJust outside my window,There are tracks in the snow.Who made the tracks? Where do they go?A little girl follows tracks outside her window after a fresh snowfall, only to realize that the tracks in the snow are her own from the day beforeand that they lead her home. This diminutive and sweet picture book is as cozy as a cup of hot chocolate.Like Ezra Jack Keats'' The Snowy Day, this lovely celebration of snow and winter is just right for the littlest readers.
£7.99
Square Fish Dominic
Book SynopsisDear Friends,I am leaving in rather a hurry to see more of the world, so I have no time to say goodbye to you individually. I embrace you all and sniff you with love. I don''t know when I''ll be back. But back I will be.DominicIt''s time for a change, so Dominic packs his collection of hats and his piccolo and heads out, letting the world take him where it may. When Dominic encounters members of the Doomsday Gang, he easily foils their attempt to rob him. Legend of his victory quickly spreads, and each new friend Dominic meets tells him a story of their own less-fortunate meeting with the villains, and asks for help from the heroic dog. But can one lone dog bring down an entire band of hooligans?
£9.59
Square Fish The Real Thief
Book SynopsisGawain is a loyal and true goose serving as chief guard of the royal treasury. He''d been happy enough with his life at home tending his garden and making sketches of architectural masterpieces. Now he''s being charged with stealing from the treasury. Gawain is certain of his innocence, but he can''t prove it. Will the real thief come forward to save Gawain, or will he live in exile forever?
£8.54
Square Fish Sammy
Book SynopsisLearn a little about guinea pigs and a lot about school and friendship in this reassuring tale.
£9.49
Square Fish Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat 1 Emmy and
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£14.58
St Martin's Press Bright Baby Touch Feel Perfect Pets
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£7.26
Priddy Books Alphaprints ABC
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£10.99
Priddy Books Us Easter Chunky Set
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£8.07
Priddy Books Us Shiny Shapes Love You Always
Book SynopsisCute and cuddly animals wear their hearts on their sleeves in this charming board book with Valentine's Day rhymes, from bestselling author Roger Priddy.There are tactile, heart-shaped holes on every page, while glitter and foil add a sprinkle of Valentine's Day magic to this endearing book for the little one you love.Telling this simple but charming Valentine tale in rhyme provides an excellent introduction to the holiday. Graduated hearts are die-cut into every page, including the inside back cover, and each heart is edged with different colored foils.Perfect seasonal gift book for children aged one and over
£7.59
Priddy Books Us Chunky Pack Valentine
Book SynopsisThis heartwarming collection from Roger Priddy of three twelve-page board books is a Valentine's Day treat for babies and toddlers. Inside Valentine, Be Mine, and True Love are pictures of hearts and flowers, cute and cuddly animals, and more, each with a word label to read and learn. With fun-shaped covers for little hands to feel and hold, this chunky book pack is the perfect gift for the little one you love.
£8.04
Priddy Books Us Night Night Farm
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£9.49
Priddy Books Us Easter Croc
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£9.49
St Martin's Press Giraffe Is Lost An Animal SearchAndFind Book
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£9.49
Priddy Books Us Christmas Surprise Changing Picture
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£9.49
Priddy Books Us Search and Find Santas Gifts A Novelty Book
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£8.99
St Martin's Press Dog and Bear Two Friends Three Stories
Book SynopsisLaura Vaccaro Seeger''s highly praised concept books have introduced children to colors, opposites, emotions, and the alphabet. Now she guides children on the first steps to reading with three sweet, funny stories about a stuffed bear and a frisky dachshund who happen to be best friends. Simple, engaging texts and bright, colorful pictures make this a perfect book for emergent readers to read by themselves or to share with friends. And in Dog and Bear, readers will discover two chaming characters, ready to take their place on the shelves next to Henry and Mudge, Frog and Toad, and George and Martha.Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories is the winner of the 2007 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books. This title has Common Core connections.
£7.93
Square Fish OneDog Canoe
Book SynopsisI set off one morning in my little red canoe.My dog wagged his tail.Can I come, too?You bet, I said.A trip for twojust me and you.When a girl and her dog set out on a canoe trip together, they''re expecting a quiet afternoon for two. Then a beaver decides to join them, even when the girl protests that It''s a one-dog canoe. And when a loon, and a wolf, and a bear, and a moose all ask for a ride, it''s almost too much. But they all manage to fit in this one-dog canoeuntil a frog comes along. . . .
£7.99
Square Fish A Horse of Her Own
Book SynopsisA girl who longs for her own horse is given the chance to care for a troubled, damaged horse, who needs her as much as she needs him.Fourteen-year-old Jane Ryan has always dreamed of having a horse of her ownbut so long as she gets to ride her favorite school horse, Beau, at Sunny Acres farm, she''s content. And this is the summer she means to try out for the advanced riding class. But just as camp begins, Jane receives heartbreaking news about Beau. She loses, not just her favorite horse, but also her chance to ride in the end-of-summer competition. When her trainer asks for her help with an out-of-control chestnut warmblood, Lancelot, a newcomer to the barn, she has no choice but to say yes.There''s another new addition to the farm: Ben Reyes, the grandson of the barn''s manager. As Jane struggles to go on without Beau, and to make Lancelot the great horse she believes him to be, her feelings for Ben, her relationships with the privileged group of gi
£12.33
Square Fish Diamond Willow
Book SynopsisThere''smore to me thanmost peoplesee.Twelve-year-old Willow would rather blend in than stick out. But she still wants to be seen for who she is. She wants her parents to notice that she is growing up. She wants her best friend to like her better than she likes a certain boy. She wants, more than anything, to mush the dogs out to her grandparents'' house, by herself, with Roxy in the lead. But sometimes when it''s just you, one mistake can have frightening consequences . . . And when Willow stumbles, it takes a surprising group of friends to help her make things right again.Using diamond-shaped poems inspired by forms found in polished diamond willow sticks, Helen Frost tells the moving story of Willow and her family. Hidden messages within each diamond carry the reader further, into feelings Willow doesn''t reveal even to herself.Diamond Willow is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.
£8.54
St Martin's Press Carl and the Puppies
Book SynopsisMy Readers Level 1: Carl, the lovable rottweiler from the classic picture books, is babysitting three rowdy puppies while Mama takes a nap in this all new story created especially for beginning readers.
£6.99
St Martin's Press Bad Kitty Meets the Baby Paperback BlackAndWhite
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£7.59
St Martin's Press The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow
Book SynopsisNew York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths follows up his slimy, rhymey, easy-to-read hit, The Cat on the Mat is Flat, with ten more hilarious short, rhyming stories for elementary school readers.Look inside!This book has a mouse with a house,and a mole in a hole,and a squirmy worm,and a spiky bike.And, of course,it has a big fat cow that goes5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . . KAPOW!
£9.60
Palgrave USA Puss In Boots
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£9.49
St Martin's Press Everything for a Dog
Book SynopsisBone is a stray dog, all alone in the world, looking for a safe place to call home. Charlie is devastated by the death of his older brother, but at least he has his brother''s dog to comfort him. All Henry wants is a dog of his own, and even when his best friend moves away, his parents still won''t let him have one. Bone, Charlie, and Henry don''t know each other, but their lives are about to connect in a very surprising way. Because dogs, and dog lovers, have a way of finding each other . . .
£8.54
St Martin's Press Carl and the Kitten
Book SynopsisAlexandra Day''s ever-popular dog, Carl, stars in this brand-new story created especially for beginning readers. A kitten is stuck up in a tree. How is the kitten going to get down? Can Carl find a way to help the kitten get down from the tree safely? Find out in Carl and the Kitten.
£6.96
Little, Brown & Company Every Soul A Star
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£8.83
Little, Brown & Company Tumtum Nutmeg
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£15.74
