Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Candlewick Press,U.S. Bramble and Maggie Give and Take
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£7.16
Candlewick Press,U.S. Pigsticks and Harold and the Tuptown Thief
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£11.69
Candlewick Press,U.S. Manatee Rescue
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£14.44
Candlewick Press,U.S. Frida and Bear Play the Shape Game
Book SynopsisThe inimitable Anthony Brown and co-creator Hanne Bartholin invite young artists to play the shape game—and get creative.Frida and Bear love to draw. But what should they draw? First Frida draws a shape and gives it to Bear. “Try to turn this shape into something,” she says. Bear looks at the shape and adds a bit more, and now it’s a puppy! Then it’s Frida’s turn, and before they know it, they’ve drawn a big fish and a funny pig, a monkey from a scrap of wrapping paper, and a butterfly out of a twig. A simple idea spurs endless possibilities in a new winner from Anthony Browne and Hanne Bartholin.
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Julius Zebra Rumble with the Romans 1
Book SynopsisWhat happens when you mix the gladiatorial combat of ancient Rome with a fast-talking creature who is DEFINITELY NOT A STRIPY HORSE?From a smelly water hole on the African savanna, Julius Zebra is captured, along with Milus the scarred lion and Cornelius the clueless warthog. Transported to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends must gear up to be . . . gladiators! The only way they will gain their freedom is if they win the love of the Roman crowds. But do they have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive? Follow the madcap adventures of Julius Zebra and his pals in short chapters with funny, irreverent text and zany cartoon-style illustrations, with an illustrated guide to Roman numerals and a handy glossary at the end.
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. I Wont Eat That
Book SynopsisCat has no idea what he wants — until it’s right in front of him.Cat is very hungry. But cat food is dry and dull and not at all yummy. So what in the world should Cat eat instead? Turtle eats worms, but worms are too wiggly. Fox eats rabbits, but rabbits are too bouncy. What everyone else loves to eat is thoroughly unappetizing to Cat. Until, by chance, the thing Cat really wants to eat appears right in front of him. What could it be? Christopher Silas Neal’s retro-style illustrations and easy-to-follow story are the perfect match for even the pickiest eaters — and the patient souls that feed them.
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Surprise for Tiny Mouse
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Good Night Like This
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£11.69
Candlewick Press (MA) Bizzy Bear Christmas Helper
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£9.32
Candlewick Press (MA) Get Out of My Bath
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Race Car
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£8.92
Candlewick Press,U.S. Monkey and Elephant Go Gadding Candlewick Sparks
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£7.10
Candlewick Press,U.S. Poppy the Pirate Dogs New Shipmate
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£6.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. I Love Lemonade
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£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Wheres the Elephant
Book SynopsisA simple game of hide-and-seek takes on a new dimension as a growing city encroaches on the jungle the animals call home.Where’s the elephant? Where’s the parrot? Where’s the snake? And wait a minute — where are all the trees? Where will the elephant, parrot, and snake go now? A vibrant landscape in flux with three hidden animals on each spread offers parents and children an opportunity to talk about urban development and animal habitats.
£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Dont Call Me Choochie Pooh
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Alans Big Scary Teeth
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Pigsticks and Harold and the Pirate Treasure
Book SynopsisIt’s stormy seas ahead for Tuptown unless Pigsticks and his loyal first mate, Harold, can track down an elusive pirate treasure on Little Piggy Island.Tuptown is in trouble. To save it, Pigsticks and Harold must come up with a huge ransom to buy the town from greedy Sir Percival. With his piggy bank empty, Pigsticks turns to a family heirloom: the treasure map of Pigsticks’s great-great-grandpig, Pirate Pigbeard. Dressed like scalawags, with a trove of swashbucklers’ supplies, the daring duo sets sail. But the atmospheric (some might say “rickety”) old pirate ship Pigsticks chooses can’t stand up to the bluster and squall of the briny deep. Marooned on Little Piggy Island, how will Pigsticks and Harold find the treasure and get back to Tuptown in time? Adventure abounds in this third chapter-book adventure starring the valiant Pigsticks and his trusty pal.
£11.69
Candlewick Press (MA) Bizzy Bear Dinosaur Safari
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£9.32
Templar Books One Hundred Bones
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£15.29
Candlewick Press A Brave Bear
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£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. Theres a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor
Book SynopsisThe outcome is anything but predictable when an exhausted hotel guest sets out in search of sleep in this kid-pleasing romp full of visual humor.Will Mr. Snore ever get some shut-eye at the busy Sharemore Hotel? The room on the first floor is too noisy. The room on the second floor is too crowded. The room on the third floor is too damp. Everywhere Mr. Snore goes, with a dutiful bellhop leading the way, he encounters something that’s bound to keep him awake. Why is it so hard to find some peace and quiet? Perhaps Mr. Snore will have better luck on the thirteenth floor. . . . From author and playwright Wade Bradford and award-winning illustrator Kevin Hawkes comes a laugh-out-loud tale that plays with expectations and revelations — and reveals a surprisingly thought-provoking final twist.
£17.09
Candlewick Press (MA) Peppa Pig and the Year of Family Fun
Book SynopsisPeppa and her family find the fun in every season in this interactive celebration.Spring is the time for planting, and Peppa’s fans will be happy to help her sow seeds and sprinkle them with a watering can. Summer is perfect for jumping in pools and building a sandcastle (watch out, Daddy Pig!). Autumn winds call for flying (and rescuing) a kite, and winter snow offers so many ways to play. There’s laughter all year round in this novelty book filled with tabs to pull, flaps to flip, and a kid-pleasing pop-up scene at the end.
£16.19
Candlewick Press (MA) Peppa Pig and the Camping Trip
Book SynopsisPack up the sleeping bags for a camping trip with Peppa, complete with a camper van full of surprises.Peppa Pig and her brother, George, are very excited. They’re going on vacation! This time Daddy Pig has borrowed a camper van that has its own sink and beds and a roof that lifts up. It also turns into a boat they can take on the river. Even more fun are the nature activities Peppa enjoys with her family, like visiting swimming ducks, spotting wildlife on their walks, building a campfire, and pitching Daddy’s old tent. But best of all are the shooting stars they see in the night sky as they’re falling asleep!
£14.24
Candlewick Press,U.S. Poppy the Pirate Dog and the Missing Treasure
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£7.26
Candlewick Press,U.S. There There
Book SynopsisJapanese illustrator Taro Miura brings his bold, whimsical graphic style to a board book for the very young.The answer to the question “What does the animal say?” takes a clever turn when a “cluck, cluck,” a “woof, woof,” and a “moo, moo” are met with a toddler’s “wah, wah!” Uh-oh! Now the frog also says “wah, wah!” and the other animals follow suit, shedding big tears, until the child speaks the magic words to comfort them all.
£8.54
Candlewick Press Love
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Raymond
Book SynopsisSit. Fetch. Have a cappuccino. When Raymond the dog starts acting human, will he miss the dog’s life?Raymond the dog is just your regular family pet until, one day, he has a thought: couldn’t he just . . . sit at the table? Isn’t that what families do together? Soon Raymond begins to leave all his canine ways behind, and so do all the other dogs in town. Dogs go to the movies; dogs go out for coffee; and Raymond lands a high-powered journalism job at DOGUE magazine. But is Raymond’s new gig all work and no play? He doesn’t even have time for family dinner! Maybe, just maybe, Raymond misses the dog’s life. . . . At once comedic and genuine, this tale about appreciating the simpler things in life reminds us all that work can wait — after all, there are more important things (like getting your ears scratched in just the right place).
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Wonderling
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£18.69
Candlewick Press,U.S. Owl Bat Bat Owl
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Sleep My Bunny
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£999.99
Templar Books One Hundred Sausages
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£15.29
Candlewick Press Can You Say It Too Cheep Cheep
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Sailboat
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Bus
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Cant Catch Me
Book SynopsisA cheeky tale follows a speedy mouse as he taunts a progression of hungry animals — with a wickedly funny final twist.“I’m the fastest mouse in the world!” Jake claims. “I’m like the wind. I am faster than lightning!” But will speed alone keep boastful Jake from being caught by a cat, a fox, a wolf, or a bear? “Can’t catch me!” he shouts. Well, clever Old Tom Cat will just have to see about that. . . . Expressive and energetic illustrations pair with a fun cumulative text in a mischievous story that begs to be read aloud.
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Farmer Duck
Book SynopsisCelebrate twenty-five years of a tale of sweet justice in this anniversary edition.Farmer Duck is no ordinary duck. He cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm — all because the farm owner is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finally collapses from exhaustion, sleepy and weepy and tired, his farmyard friends come to the rescue.
£8.54
Templar Books The Fox and the Wild
Book Synopsis'Charming . . . Fred’s adventure gently encourages children to imagine and be curious about the wider world around them.' — Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksFred is a city fox, but the city can be a scary place. It’s noisy, it’s smoky, and it’s often dangerous. One day, Fred sees a flock of birds flying over the rooftops. Where do they go? he wonders. When a bird tells him about the place called the wild, he decides to go in search of it. Will he find the wild? And what will happen if he does?
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Monkey and Elephant and the Babysitting Adventure
Book Synopsis“Babysitting isn’t as easy as it seems. . . . Fans of the earlier titles will delight in Monkey and Elephant’s last escapade.” — School Library JournalWhen Monkey’s cousin MeeMee tells Monkey and Elephant she needs someone to watch her three babies for an afternoon, the two friends volunteer. But Monkey and Elephant don’t quite know what to expect. Will babysitting be hard? Will they need some rules? Will they be any good at it? And when some old baddies show up, will the two babysitters know what to do? Beginning readers will recognize the conflicting feelings that come with trying new things even as they delight in the antics of this unlikely pair of friends.
£7.05
Candlewick Press,U.S. Rabbit Robot and Ribbit Candlewick Sparks
Book Synopsis“A fun and pleasing friendship story for young readers learning that three doesn’t have to be a crowd.” — School Library JournalRabbit is excited. He is going to surprise his good friend Robot at home! But Robot is already engrossed in a game of checkers with another friend, Ribbit. Now Rabbit is the one who is surprised, and a bit jealous. While Robot thinks everything Ribbit says is funny, all Rabbit hears is “ribbit.” And Ribbit eats flies with her popcorn. Gross! When Rabbit and Ribbit get mad because they both want to be Cowboy Jack Rabbit, Robot’s Emotion Decoder overheats, leaving him out of commission. Can Rabbit and Ribbit find a way to work together to revive their friend?
£7.68
Candlewick Press (MA) Peppa Pig and the Library Visit
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£14.24
Candlewick Press,U.S. Counting with Tiny Cat
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£999.99
Candlewick Press (MA) Bear Moves
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Mighty Bitey Creature
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£16.19
Candlewick Press (MA) Together
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£10.99
Candlewick Press Love
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Fergus and Zeke
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£7.16
Peterson's Guides,U.S. animalsinthewater
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£999.99
