Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Penguin Putnam Inc Dragonbreath 6 Revenge of the Horned Bunnies
Book SynopsisRide 'em, cowboy! Danny's off to summer camp! Danny Dragonbreath is counting down the days to his awesome western summer camp . . . until he gets the terrible news that his annoying younger cousin Spencer is going too. Good-bye, Danny the Cowboy; Hello, Danny the Babysitter. But when Spencer befriends a mythical jackalope (or horned bunny) and then uncovers a diabolical jackalope-napping ring, things start looking up again. After all, if you need a math problem solved, you call a nerd. But if you need a villainous ring of horned-bunnynappers broken up, you call Danny Dragonbreath. The sixth book in this laugh-until-smoke-comes-out-of- your-nose series is perfect for Wimpy Kid and Bad Kitty fans everywhere.
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Skippyjon Jones Snow What
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Dragonbreath 9 The Case of the Toxic Mutants
Book SynopsisAttention all Wimpy Kid and Bad Kitty fans!Who do you call when you have a really weird mystery involving mutants, toxic sludge, and enormous missing dentures? Detective Danny Dragonbreath, of course! He may not be as book smart as his nerdy friends Wendell and Christiana, but this dragon knows more about strange creatures and slimy things than anyone. . . and this case is really strange and slimy.Featuring Ursula Vernon's trademark comic book hybrid style, the Dragonbreath graphic novel series is guaranteed to make you laugh until smoke comes out your nose!
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Hamster Princess Harriet the Invincible 1
Book SynopsisHarriet Hamsterbone is not your typical princess. Harriet's parents tell her of the curse that a rat placed on her at birth, dooming her to prick her finger on a hamster wheel when she's twelve and fall into a deep sleep. For Harriet, this is most wonderful news: It means she's invincible until she's twelve! And so begins a grand life of adventure.Trade ReviewA 2015 Texas Bluebonnet nomineeA Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2015A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2015A New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing of 2015A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2015An ALA Notable Children's Book of 2016"[A] charming, funny, subversive middle-grade illustrated fantasy." — Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author, activist, and co-editor of Boing Boing* "A joy to read, and we can only hope that Harriet – long may she reign – will return in later installments.” —Booklist, starred review* "Move over, Babymouse, there’s a new rodent in town!...Vernon has created a spunky heroine readers will cheer for and who will leave them eagerly searching for the happily ever after in the next installment." —School Library Journal, starred review* "Harriet is her own hamster, but she takes her place proudly alongside both Danny Dragonbreath and Babymouse. Creatively fresh and feminist, with laughs on every single page." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "A book with all the makings of a hit. Readers will be laughing themselves silly." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"Middle-graders with a taste for absurdity and snark will find plenty of both here...Fans of Holm’s Babymouse (Babymouse: Queen of the World, BCCB 12/05) series or Vernon’s Dragonbreath (BCCB 9/09) series will definitely want to tag along on Harriet’s future adventures." —BCCB
£12.84
Penguin Putnam Inc Dewey Bob
Book SynopsisA sweet raccoon character stars in this endearing tale of unexpected friendship from the creator of the bestselling Skippyjon JonesDewey Bob Crockett is a durn cute raccoon who lives by himself in a house filled to the brim with the wonderful objects he collects. Buttons, wheels, furniture and bricabrac adorn his cozy quarters and keep him busy as he finds and fixes, turning trash into treasures. But there’s something missing from Dewey’s collections—a friend! He tries gathering up some critters and bringing them home in his shopping cart, but that doesn’t work out so well. In the end, a friend does come Dewey’s way, and, with a little DIY help from this clever raccoon, returns again and again.Combining art and heart with storytelling genius and a lilting twang, Judy Schachner''s tale of unexpected friendship will delight readers young and old.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc The Thing about Yetis
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£15.29
Random House USA Inc The Mystery of the Missing Lion Precious Ramotswe
Book SynopsisA detective in the wild. Young Precious gets a very special treat. She gets a trip to visit her Aunty Bee at a safari camp. While there she makes a new friend, a boy named Khumo, and meets an actor-lion named Teddy, who is starring in a film. When Teddy disappears, Khumo and Precious will brave hippos and crocodiles as they search for the missing lion. With a Reader's Guide
£7.59
Henry Holt & Company Inc Barn Dance
Book SynopsisIn an old farmhouse, bathed in the light of a full moon, a young boy creeps to his bedroom window and looks outside. Was that a voice he just heard, or the hooting of an owl? There it is again:Come a little closer...Come a little closer...Listen to the night...There''s music in the air...Beckoned by the voice, the boy sneaks downstairs, out the door, and walks toward the barn. As he gets closer he hears the sweet sound of a country fiddler and the rhythmic thumping of dancing feet. But who could possibly be having a barn dance in the middle of the night?
£8.54
Henry Holt & Company Panda Bear Panda Bear What Do You See
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£17.09
Henry Holt & Company Inc Polar Bear Polar Bear What Do You Hear Brown Bear
Book Synopsis Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle are two of the most respected names in children''s education and children''s illustrations. This collaboration, Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?, their first since the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? (published decades ago and still a bestseller) shows two masters at their best. What will you hear when you read this book to a preschool child?Lots of noise!Children will chant the rhythmic words. They''ll make the sounds the animals make. And they''ll pretend to be the zoo animals featured in the book-- look at the last page!A Redbook Children''s Picture Book Award winnerThe rollicking companion to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
£999.99
Square Fish Prince William Rise and Shine
Book SynopsisBased on the true story of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill off the coast of Alaska, Gloria Rand''s children''s picture book Prince William is a tale of compassion and environmentalism--beautifully illustrated by Ted Rand.In Prince William Sound, Alaska, a tanker crashes on a reef and spills millions of gallons of oil into the waters. On a beach nearby, a little girl named Denny finds a baby seal covered with oil. It is barely alive. How can she save its life?
£9.49
Henry Holt & Company Barnyard Banter
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£8.99
St Martin's Press Mole Music Reading Rainbow Books
Book SynopsisA spiritual story about the far-reaching effects of private actions.Mole has always led a simple life, but lately he feels something is missing. When he first hears someone playing a violin, Mole realizes that he longs to make beautiful music, too.Through practice and patience, Mole learns to play. And even though he plays alone, in the privacy of his underground home, his music has an effect on others that is more magical than Mole will ever know.
£8.99
St Martin's Press Time to Sleep
Book SynopsisA warm, inviting bedtime book from a Caldecott winning illustrator.Bear sniffed once.She sniffed twice.''I smell winter in the air. . . .''A chill is in the air and Bear knows it is time for her winter nap. But first, she must tell Snail. And Snail must tell Skunk. And Skunk must tell Turtle. Each animal who tries to put off going to sleep just a little longer sees, smells, hears, or tastes the signs of the impending season. Finally, Ladybug rushes off to tell Bear--already asleep in her cave--the exciting news.Denise Fleming presents a warm-hearted story about animals of the forest settling down for their winter nap. But, like children who must go to bed for the night, they each find a way to put it off just a little bit longer. Richly illustrated in fall colors, Denise Fleming''s Time to Sleep world is right on target for preschoolers.
£9.33
Square Fish Mama Cat Has Three Kittens
Book SynopsisSome kittens march to the beat of a different drummer.Mama Cat has three kittens, Fluffy, Skinny, and Boris. Where Mama Cat leads, Fluffy and Skinny follow. But what about Boris-- will he ever stop napping and join the fun?Young children will love Mama Cat and her three kittens. They''ll also enjoy looking for three other creatures hidden in every scene. But they''ll have to count carefully -- Mama Mouse has a surprise.Using her own cats as models, Denise Fleming has captured the moods, expressions, and antics of a mother cat and her kittens. But there is a rebel in every crowd, and Boris is sure to charm readers who will recognize themselves in his contrary ways.
£8.99
Square Fish The Seals on the Bus
Book SynopsisThis hilarious new version of the beloved children''s song The Wheels on the Bus will have young readers errping and roaring and honking along.The seals on the bus go errp, errp, errpAll through the town.Two children and their parents board a city bus on their way to a party. At the next stop, who should get on but a group of seals, who holler errp, errp, errp at the top of their lungs. Each time the bus stops a new kind of animal joins the passengers and adds to the din, to the children''s delight and the parents'' annoyance. But when several hissing skunks want to come aboard, even the children cry help! help! help!
£8.54
Henry Holt & Company The Cow Who Clucked
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£16.99
Henry Holt & Company Centipedes One Hundred Shoes
Book SynopsisHave fun with numbers in this hilarious new picture book by master storyteller and illustrator Tony Ross.One hundred shoes, please! said the little centipede. Fifty left ones, and fifty right ones.Why do you want one hundred? asked the shoe seller.Because I''m a centipede, which means a hundred feet, said the little centipede.But when are one hundred shoes too many shoes? And what do you do with too many shoes? Why, you give them away!Find out who gets them in this delightfully silly story about a centipede with sore feet.
£16.99
Square Fish Unlovable
Book SynopsisAlfred and Rex talked for hours. Alfred said he liked sleeping in the sun, dog food, and scratching. Rex did too. Rex said he hated baths and going to the vet. Alfred did too.A little pug dog learns he''s lovable just the way he is.Alfred the pug dog thinks he''s unlovable. Other dogs make fun of his tiny legs and funny face. The cat and the parrot and even the goldfish tease him. Then a new dog, Rex, moves in next door. Because Alfred wants a friend so badly, he tells Rex a little fib about himself. But what will happen when Rex learns the truth? Will he find Alfred unlovable too?Dan Yaccarino has created a charming story about a little pug who learns the true meaning of friendship.
£8.54
Henry Holt & Company Chickens to the Rescue
Book SynopsisMeet the most heroic chickens in town!On Monday, Farmer Greenstalk dropped his watch down the well. . . . On Tuesday, Mrs. Greenstalk was too tired to make dinner. . . . Who will help the poor Greenstalk family? Chickens to the rescue! The amazing chickens on the Greenstalk farm race to help various family members and farm animals every day of the week. Every day until Sunday, that is, when Emily Greenstalk has a little trouble . . . John Himmelman''s expressive illustrations are filled with the kind of hilarious details that will delight young readers.The fun here comes from all the frenzy in the pictures, and it will take kids more than one look to see all the silliness. - Booklist
£999.99
Henry Holt & Company Do Unto Otters A Book about Manners
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£17.09
Henry Holt & Company Oso Panda Oso Panda Qué Ves Ahí Panda Bear Panda
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£10.44
Henry Holt & Company Maria Had a Little Llama Maria Tenia Una Llamita
Book SynopsisEveryone knows about Mary and her little lamb. But do you know Maria?With gorgeous, Peruvian-inspired illustrations and English and Spanish retellings, Angela Dominguez''s Maria Had a Little Llama / María Tenía Una Llamita gives a fresh new bilingual twist to the classic rhyme. Maria and her mischievous little llama will steal your heart.Todos saben acerca de Mary y su corderito, pero, conoce usted a María? Con hermosas ilustraciones inspiradas en el Perú, Angela Dominguez nos ofrece una versión nueva y original de la rima clásica, en inglés y en español. María y su traviesa llamita le robarán el corazón.
£16.99
Henry Holt & Company I Fly The Buzz about Flies and How Awesome They
Book SynopsisFly is fed up with everyone studying butterflies. Flies are so much cooler! They flap their wings 200 times a second, compared to a butterfly''s measly five to twelve times. Their babiesmaggotsare much cuter than caterpillars (obviously). And when they eat solid food, they even throw up on it to turn it into a liquid. Who wouldn''t want to study an insect like that?In an unforgettably fun, fact-filled presentation, this lovable (and highly partisan) narrator promotes his species to a sometimes engrossed, sometimes grossed-out, class of kids.
£16.99
Henry Holt & Company Baby Bear Baby Bear What Do You See Brown Bear
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£14.24
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth
Book SynopsisThings can get a bit messy when you try to wash a woolly mammoth. Follow this step-by-step guide to successfully clean up your hairy friend. Be forewarned! A mammoth''s tummy is terribly tickly.Young readers and parents alike will appreciate this hilarious bath time adventure in How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth.
£20.89
Henry Holt & Company The Storm Whale
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£18.69
Henry Holt & Company El Perro Con Sombrero A Bilingual Doggy Tale
Book Synopsis Derek Taylor Kent''s El Perro con Sombrero is a funny, bilingual tale of a dog finding a family. Perro!Sombrero! El perro con sombrero! Meet Pepe! Before he got a sombrero, he was a lonely dog living in the streets. Now he is a movie star, loved by everyone! Well, everyone exceptEl Gato en Zapatos! El Gato is one sneaky, jealous kitty. Watch out, Pepe!
£17.99
Albert Whitman & Company Construction Zoo
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£999.99
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£11.33
Albert Whitman & Company When I Feel Scared
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£10.52
Northwestern University Press Rosie the Tarantula A True Adventure through
Book SynopsisChicago's famed Field Museum of Natural History is home to a collection of thirty million geological and biological specimens that enchant and dazzle two million visitors of all ages each year. Based on a true story, Rosie the Tarantula is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the Field's treasures through the eyes of Rosie, a member of the museum's live arachnid collection.
£999.99
Chronicle Books Boomers Big Day
Book SynopsisBoomer''s ready for his morning walk. Here''s his leash. There''s the door. But try as he might, he can''t get anyone to pay attention to him. The humans in the house don''t rush out the door after breakfast as they normally do. And, most confusing of all, strangers arrive to pack all the things in Boomer''s house into boxes. There''s definitely something unusual going on.The simple text and heartwarming pictures charmingly depict Boomer''s confusion, anxiety, concern, and ultimate delight on this day familiar to allmoving day.
£8.01
MP - University Of Minnesota Press Great Wolf and the Good Woodsman
Book SynopsisTells a children's fable that focuses on how everyone has good things to offer if given the opportunity. This book is illustrated with hand-colored woodcuts by renowned artist Betsy Bowen.
£999.99
Holiday House Inc The Easter Egg Farm
Book SynopsisMrs. Pennywort''s hen, Pauline, can''t seem to lay eggs like the others. . . . Until she finds some inspiration, and a strange talent. When she nests outside to get away from the noise and teasing of the others, Pauline manages to lay a beautiful sky-blue egg. Watching a ladybug in the grass, she lays a bright red spotted egg. The hen is confused, but Mrs. Pennywort is thrilled—and she takes Pauline on an adventure! Soon Pauline is laying eggs of all colors and patterns, to the delight of everyone who sees them. It seems like the perfect way to celebrate Easter. . . . even when the eggs start hatching into brightly colored chicks. Mary Jane Auch''s funny text and vibrant illustrations will make this an Easter favorite. . . . and a year-round reminder of the importance of being true to yourself.
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Down on the Farm
Book SynopsisThe sights and sounds of noisy farmyard animals during a busy day include roosters calling, horses neighing, cows mooing, ducks quacking, and pigs oinking.
£8.54
Holiday House Inc The Sleeping Gypsy
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£15.26
Holiday House Inc WantedMud Blossom 05 Blossom Family
Book SynopsisPerfect for young dog lovers, this fifth Blossom Family title is a mysterious and touching finale to the best-selling series by Newbery Medal-winning author Betsy Byars.When Junior brings home the classroom hamster, Scooty, he decides to build the best hamster tunnel ever. But when Scooty goes missing, all evidence points to Mud. In the meantime, Mad Mary is missing, too--although her bag and walking stick were found near the hgihway. When Mary later wakes up in the hospital, she realizes that the Blossom family might just have provided her with the strength she needs to pull her life back togeether. It's anything but an ordinary weekend with the Blossoms!
£9.49
Holiday House Inc Jacks House
Book SynopsisConstruction-equipment loving boys will adore this humourous twist on the classic nursery rhyme. Someone has done a lot of work building a house. Someone has been operating a cement mixer, driving a bulldozer, and using a forklift to build walls, frame windows, and nail down a roof. Someone has built a big, strong home for Jack. But is this the house that Jack built? One tired puppy dog disagrees in this story about getting what you work for.
£8.99
Holiday House Inc The Plot Chickens
Book SynopsisHenrietta loves to read. When she clucks buk, buk, buk at the library, the librarian knows exactly what to recommend. Then Henrietta decides to write a book. With the help of her three aunties, she hatches a plot. But when Henrietta publishes her story, the critics say she''s laid an egg! Is this the end of Henrietta''s career as an author?
£7.59
Holiday House Inc 8 Class Pets 1 Squirrel 1 Dog Chaos
Book SynopsisRunning into the school to escape a hungry owl was easy. But with the door locked and an angry dog chasing him, how will Twitch the squirrel get back out? He''ll need a hand, of course. . . . and maybe a paw, a fin, and a wing, too. Can the classroom pets—including Sweetie the library rat, a snake named Angel, and the first graders'' Green Eggs and Hamster—help Twitch get back to his cozy home in the trees? Each chapter is told in the voice of a different animal as the squirrel works his way through the school, visiting each classroom and trying to stay one step ahead of the principal''s menacing dog, Cuddles. The different perspectives make this a perfect introduction to narrative point-of-view—and an extra-funny read-aloud. Lively black and white illustrations add to the humor, depicting Twitch''s mad dash through the school and the chaos created by a band of class pets on the loose. With short, fun
£8.46
Holiday House Inc See Me Run
Book SynopsisHappiness is a day in the park for a pack of joyful pups, in this Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning Level D early reader.See me run. A happy, fuzzy gold mutt is running through the park when he finds some friends. So he joins the crowd, and together they run, chase, and play in the mud. Then they begin to dig-- and find the mother lode, a huge pile of bones. But when the bones magically arrange themselves into a dinosaur-- who isn''t very happy to be woken up-- the dogs have to run again! Energetic, cartoon-style illustrations of this pack of mischievous dogs accompany the simple text, adding plenty of visual humor and detail to delighjt young readers. Filled with personality and fun, this pack of pups is bound for adventure! The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott,
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Dinosaurs Dont Dinosaurs Do
Book SynopsisHumorous Illustrations, easy-to-read text, and dinosaurs introduce young children to good manners and prosocial behavior. Dinosaurs don''t just take, take, take; dinosaurs do share. When they are mad, they don''t hit or bite; instead they use words to express their feelings. They shout and run outdoors; they don''t shout at a wedding or run in the china shop. Illustrating this book with funny pictures of dinosaurs, Steve Björkman helps young children learn the benefits of being considerate toward others and the secret to making friends. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Fish Had a Wish
Book SynopsisFish has a wish. He wishes he were a bird so he could fly. He wishes he were a skunk so he could make a big stink. . . or a snake that says HISSSSSSSSS. But after enjoying a delicious mayfly snack, Fish realizes he''s happy exactly as he is. The stunning artwork draws from Asian and classical European wildlife art, and is both elegant and bold. An I Like to Read (R) book. Guided Reading Level E.
£7.99
Holiday House Inc I Have a Garden
Book SynopsisI have a garden, a frisky dog announces. In simple sentences, the dog guides new readers through a bright and lush garden, which is home to a chipmunk, a bird, a bug, and all sorts of other creatures. This garden is for me, the dog continues. No. This garden is for all of us. We have a garden, answer his animal neighbors. Illustrated in vibrant collage, this deceptively simple I like to Read® book is a celebration of nature and community, plus readers can play spot the dog on nearly every spread. Guided Reading Level B.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Look
Book SynopsisLook! An elephant eats. Look! Giraffes drink. Look! A warthog digs. A gorilla hides, wild dogs listen, zebras run, monkeys sit, hippos splash, and a rhino naps. Each line of text is illustrated by a two-page spread with a beautiful painting of an animal Ted Lewin has seen on his journeys to Africa. At the end of the story, a boy reads, plays, and dreams, surrounded by toy animals that represent each of the real ones. This book encourages children to observe, enjoy, and appreciate the natural world. Guided Reading Level D.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Sam and the Big Kids
Book SynopsisPoor Sam! He wants to play with the big kids. You are too small, they tell him. Go home. But when the big kids need help, who saves the day? Sam, of course! New readers will relate to being excluded by older kids, and they''ll cheer for Sam when he shows that he can help, even though he''s not big. Watercolor illustrations with pen-and-ink highlight the subtle emotions in this charming book. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Señor Pancho Had a Rancho
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