Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Capstone Press The Three Little Pigs go Camping
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£7.99
Capstone Press The Ugly Duckling Returns
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£999.99
Peter Pauper Press What Does Baby See Baby Animals a High Contrast
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£8.81
Peter Pauper Press What Does Baby See At the Sea a High Contrast
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£8.81
Peter Pauper Press PeekABo We Love You a LiftTheFlap Board Book
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£9.99
Beach Lane Books The Three Triceratops Tuff
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£16.14
Andrews McMeel Publishing Zoo Babies
£8.09
Chronicle Books Barkus Dog Dreams
Book SynopsisLatest from the Newberry-winning author, Patricia MacLachlan.
£10.99
Chronicle Books Inside Cat
Book SynopsisThe newest story from the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author/illustrator Brendan Wenzel is a funny and wise celebration of observation, curiosity, and indoor life.
£12.99
Chronicle Books A Kit Story
Book SynopsisAlison Farrell’s The Hike meets Richard Scarry’s I Am a Bunny in this delightful board book that combines sweetness and science.
£9.81
Chronicle Books Barkus Dog Dreams
Book SynopsisFans will be begging for more. - Horn Book MagazineThe charm is infectious.-- New York TimesFrom Newbery-award winning author Patricia MacLachlan comes the second book in the delightful Barkus series.Now in paperback! The lovable Barkus and his lucky young owner romp through the pages of this delightful series from Newbery Medal–winning author Patricia MacLachlan. The simple text told in short chapters is just right for children ready to take their first steps toward reading on their own.• The adventures of Barkus are perfect for early readers expanding their reading skills as well as children still enjoying picture books.• Ideal for children learning about friendship• For young readers who love dogs and other petsFans of Henry and Mudge, Biscuit, Amelia Bedelia and The Poet''s Dog will love Patricia MacLachlan''s Barkus books.• For
£8.00
Chronicle Books The Twelve Cats of Christmas
Book SynopsisCelebrate the holidays with twelve adorable cats—and one kitten—with this festive feline take on the classic carol The Twelve Days of Christmas!On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave me cats:FOUR on the gifts,THREE dressed up,TWO batting bows,and a kitten under the tree.From chasing ribbons and shredding paper to cuddling by the fire and climbing the Christmas tree (uh-oh), the sweet and mischievous kitties teach readers of all ages to enjoy the holiday season in true feline fashion. With festive illustrations and irresistible text that invites readers to read—or sing!—aloud, this charming Christmas picture book is guaranteed to delight all. CHRISTMAS IS BETTER WITH CATS: No furry companion celebrates Christmas better than the universally beloved cat! With amusing, relatable antics that will have cat people chuckling in recognition, this book's cast of kitties bring good cheer to the most wonderful time of the year.A TRULY SPECIAL GIFT: From charming illustrations to an embossed jacket embellished with vibrant gold foil, this one-of-a-kind holiday book makes a wonderful gift.HEARTWARMING AND HUMOROUS: This joyful Christmas story combines the warmth and spirit of a timeless holiday classic with the funny and familiar quirks of cats—from their ability to squeeze into small spaces to their penchant for bird-watching, and more.Perfect for: Cat lovers Parents and grandparents Holiday gift-givers
£11.99
Boxer Books If a Monkey Ate Nothing But Bananas
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£16.14
Boxer Books Big Rhinoceros Little Rhinoceros
£16.19
Boxer Books Spring Street Touch and Feel Snow Babies
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£12.34
Boxer Books Colins Castle
£18.99
Boxer Books Otto
£17.60
Boxer Books Lionel
£14.49
Sterling Children's Books Dragon Legend
£8.54
Union Square & Co. PetWizards
Book SynopsisPerfect for animal lovers and fans ofLumberjanes, here is a hilarious graphic novel about a boy named Finch with the not-so-secret ability to control animals, and his mission to save the school musical and win the heart of his crush. Finch Eaglehawk may seem like an average oddball with a taste for the dramatic and glam-rock musical numbers, but he has a secret. Finch is a PetWizard, with the ability to control the animal kingdomwell, the et cetera category of the animal kingdom. Though he loves his naked mole rats, bearded dragons, and boa constrictors, Finch yearns for more. With the help of his best friend, Aberdeen, a mysterious new kid named Erica, and an ancient PetMaster manual, Finch tries to learn how to own his powers and use them to help those in need, protect the vulnerable, and, most important, impress his crush, Ken Chu, the star of the upcoming school musical.
£18.04
Union Square Kids The Mushroom of Doom
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£18.04
Pelican Publishing Co Lapin Plays Possum Trickster Tales from the
Book Synopsis'Full of sly wit and Cajun Spice.' --Scholastic.com Chosen as a title for use in the Core Curriculum category of folktales and adaptation for grade set 3.5, this series of trickster tales, stemming from African folklore, bears remarkable resemblance to the Deep South's Brer Rabbit tradition. The Louisiana version of Brer Rabbit, Compere Lapin, is a mischief maker determined to get the best of Compere Bouki. In a trio of stories that praises brains over brawn, this rascally rabbit seems to come out ahead no matter what.
£17.09
Pelican Publishing Co Stay with Sister
Book SynopsisBig Brother finds out that not all babies are the same. Big Brother learns that not all little siblings are the same when his parents bring home a baby girl. He thinks he learned all about babies when Little Brother was small. However, Sister is very different. Other things are different too. Big Brother is old enough now to help keep an eye on the baby when Mommy and Daddy are busy and watching after Sister is not as easy as it sounds. But despite all the trouble she causes, Sister finds her way into Brother's heart, and that is where she will stay.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Why the Possum Has a Large Grin
Book SynopsisMove over Bre'r Rabbit, there's a new trickster in town! When hungry Deer asks Possum how he stays so plump during the long dry season, the sly marsupial gets an idea. It wouldn't take much for Possum to help Deer; he could just climb that ol' persimmon tree and knock down the fruit. But Possum is just plain lazy and he'd rather trick Deer into doing the work for both of them. Once Possum decides to take advantage of his starving neighbor they both become marked forever.
£15.29
Pelican Publishing Co Chachalaca Chiquita
Book Synopsis'Aye Chihuahua! The sky is falling.' Join the colorful desert bird, Chachalaca Chiquita, and her feathered friends in this Southwestern spin on the Chicken Little tale. The story incorporates Spanish vocabulary for un pequeo fun as the amigos set off to tell the jefe that the sky is falling. The story takes a turn when they meet sly Tacito Ocelote.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Willy the Texas Longhorn
Book SynopsisNot so fast Rudolph-Willy guides Santa's sleigh in Texas! When Santa visits Texas, he encounters dense fog and needs a local's help to deliver gifts. Willy, a longhorn longing to fly with Santa, jumps at the opportunity to help. With the help of glowing blue paint, his horns light the way. Follow Willy and Santa on their journey to every house in the Lone Star State as they fly over Texas landmarks to deliver presents and a Texas-sized portion of cheer.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Cinderellaphant
Book SynopsisThis beloved fairy tale comes with a bigger glass slipper! This punny twist on the beloved fairytale will delight readers of all ages. Children will enjoy finding similarities between Cinderella and her pachyderm equivalent as she searches for love at the ball of the zebra prince, heir to the throne. With a plethora of funny fur and hooves from across the animal kingdom, including an adorable fairy god-mouse, the lighthearted illustrations serve to highlight the imagination of this fractured fairytale.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co New Orleans Mother Goose
Book SynopsisGeorg Porg ate crab cakes,saw one move, cried, 'Heaven's sakes!'When he found out the crab still lived,His plate, he dropped-his face, he hid.Merriment and madness reign as king and queen of Carnival in this playful romp around the Crescent City. Mother Goose takes on Metairie, Mid City, the Mississippi, and more in these delightful twists on classic poems. Rhyme down on the bayou with the Mischievous Nutria and three shrimp in a tub. Cheerful illustrations fill this sweet and silly collection, perfect for Who Dats of all ages.
£17.09
Pelican Publishing Co You May Just Be a Dinosaur
Book SynopsisDinosaurs stomp through the pages!Do you think that you may be a dinosaur? If your claws puncture kickballs, you use a whole tree to brush your teeth, and your tail spikes always rip through your pants, it's possible that you may just be a dinosaur. Apatosaurus chomps and Velociraptor romps in this hilarious, informative rhyming picture book. Bright illustrations show children the tail-thumping chaos a Spinosaurus could cause trying to find dinner in a refrigerator and why a T. rex should never, ever try to take the school bus. Featuring information on dinosaurs' sizes, diets, health, and social lives, You May Just Be a Dinosaur is a prehistoric parade of the funniest, punniest, chummiest dinos you'll ever see in the schoolyard.
£15.29
Pelican Publishing Co. Prehistoric Games The
Book SynopsisMay the best dinosaur win! Where can you see T. rex weight lifting, pteranodon gymnastics, and stegosaur volleyball? At the Prehistoric Games, of course! Every thousand years, the fastest and strongest dinosaurs light the ceremonial torch and fight tooth and claw for the gold medal. Wings will flap, tails will swish, and crowds will cheer as these Cretaceous competitors battle for glory. Clever rhymes and vibrant illustrations make this a perfect book to read aloud with the entire family. A glossary and pronunciation guide ensure that each reading is as educational as it is exhilarating! No matter what era you're from, this rawr-some book will satisfy your inner dino!
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Little Red Cuttlefish
Book SynopsisShe may be spineless, but this invertebrate has a lot of backbone!Little Red jets off to take fresh crab cakes to her grandmother. Everything goes swimmingly—until a big, bad tiger shark attacks! Little Red has to use her cuttlefish defenses—camouflage, quick reflexes, and squirting an ink cloud—to outwit the shark, combining science and spunk. Gorgeous illustrations depict the reef and its adorable main character with lively detail. The authors include information about cuttlefish and tiger sharks, addressing Common Core standards, as well as resources for further reading. This aquatically fractured fairy tale will tickle your cuttlebone and spark your curiosity. After reading, remember to sleep tight—and don't let the copepods bite!
£17.09
Pelican Publishing Co Anansis Narrow Waist A Tale from Ghana
Book SynopsisThe greedy spider gets what's coming!Long ago, all spiders were as round as the sun—and Anansi was the roundest of all. Anansi was very clever, but he was also very lazy, and he loved to eat. One day, hungry Anansi travels from village to village to eat with them. Each village asks Anansi to help make the food, but he would rather be lazy. Anansi leaves one end of a silken string from his web with each village, ties the other end around his waist, and asks the villagers to tug the string when the food is ready. He goes to another village, and another, and another . . . What will happen when all the food is done? This lively retelling of the Ghanaian folktale will delight all readers from ages 1 to 110.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Ten Hungry Turkeys
Book SynopsisDear Turkeys, We're planning a big lunch on Thursday. Please come early. It wouldn't be any fun without you. Love, Mr. and Mrs. Chris P. Byrd Of course the hungry birds accept politely! Ten turkeys stuffed with personality set off for the gathering. With each step closer, questions arise--are they to be guests at the table--or on it? Through a repetitive counting chorus, they drop out one by one as they each get a hunch about lunch. Didn't they just see a carved pumpkin last month? Could this month be Thanksgiving? As half of the birds disappear, the remaining number wonder if lunch might be a trap. Will there be foul play? Will any of the turkeys make it to lunch? Silly puns, comic illustrations, and singsong rhymes combine in this counting story with a happy ending.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Boudreaux the Louisiana Mosquiteaux
Book SynopsisThis baby mosquito is in for the meal of his life! Swept away by a hurricane shortly after his birth, Boudreaux the mosquito has one biting question that needs to be answered: what are mosquitos supposed to eat? Across the swamps of Louisiana he goes, determined to find a breakfast fit for a pest. Unfortunately for Boudreaux, not a single animal is able to help: The alligator tells him to ask the wolf, who tells him to ask the bear, who tells him to ask the wild hog. Before he knows it, Boudreaux has exhausted his wings buzzing from one ear to the next, and he's still no closer to finding his first meal! He finally receives a very intriguing answer . . . but what will become of Boudreaux when he tests this theory?
£10.44
Pelican Publishing Co Randolph Saves Christmas
Book SynopsisOwww-ooo, something is waking up every critter in the Louisiana swamp. It's Randolph, the loud-mouthed coon dog! Who knew that a pup so small could howl so big? He is so loud he might even scare Santa away! Poor Randolph hides deep in the swamp where he hopes no one will hear him. He never imagined that his late night baying would actually save the day as he leads a new friend out of the swamp in this delightfully original holiday tale with a familiar feel. Complete with a new version of the classic Christmas song about a certain reindeer who was also a little bit different, this adorable holiday adventure is sure to have readers of all ages howling with delight!
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Petit Pierre and the Floating Marsh
Book SynopsisJohnette Downing stays true to her Louisiana roots in her newest book, featuring a young pelican searching for his proper home. As Petit Pierre journeys across the wetlands, he asks each creature where he should live. He accumulates gifts from them until he realizes the wetlands are home to all his friends and, just maybe, to Pierre as well! Within the luscious illustrations are facts about the denizens of the wetlands and how each reader can make a difference in preserving and protecting the wetlands for generations to come. Proceeds from this book, created in partnership with the Audubon Nature Institute and the New Orleans Pelicans, fund wetland education programs.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co Play with Puppy
Book SynopsisEverybunny needs a puppy! In the fourth book of Steven L. Laynes Growing with Family Series, he captures a childs longing for a pet and introduces the realities of owning one. Ard Hoyts playful illustrations provide a hilarious look at Puppys antics page after page providing a story within the story. Brother is excited to get his new puppy but he soon tires of the Puppys boundless energy. Puppy wants to play all the time! Even worse, Puppy gets into things that Brother has to clean up. Sick and tired of everyone telling him to go play with puppy, Brother tells Puppy to go away. What will he do when Puppy actually disappears? Find out in this colorful picture book for the very young.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Company I See You Green Dinosaur
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£15.29
Pelican Publishing Co Alligator Jazz
Book SynopsisAlligator Slim is tired of singing sad songs and playing the blues down in the swamp. From now on, he's going to play jazz! He packs up his saxophone and heads to the big city where he lands a gig at The Zoo playing this jumping lively sound. The crowds love him! This is where he is meant to be and everything seems perfect. That is until a certain weasel becomes jealous. He is none too thrilled about Alligator Slim stealing his fans, and makes sure that Slim won't be able to perform. Young readers with revel in the musicality of the text and the lush atmospheric illustrations that bring to life this heartwarming musical tale of change, struggle, deception, and forgiveness.
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Co The Ant Farm Escape
Book SynopsisDid you know that worker antsjust like the ones in this storyare always girls? Compelling ant facts like these fill mini sidebars in this enterprising and informative text! So roll up your sleeves and put on your pink hardhat as you join these industrious ants for a tale of hard work and perseverance. Explore the inner workings of a lively ant colony as these determined laborers construct their underground home. An unexpected plot twist gives these tenacious terraformers in pink a surprising new direction for their community. Dynamic illustrations with humorous details, including tool-filled belts and stylish shoes, fill the pages of this inspiring tale of girl power!
£16.19
Pelican Publishing Company Thibodeaux Turtle and Boudreaux Bunny
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£15.29
Pelican Publishing Company How Fire Ants Got Their Fire A Texas Tale
£15.29
Pelican Publishing Company Clovis Crawfish and His Friends
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£17.95
Pelican Publishing Company Randolph Solves the Mardi Gras Mystery
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£16.19
Pelican Publishing Company Clovis Crawfish and the Feu Follet
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£16.19
Pelican Publishing Company Three Little Crawfish
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£17.09
Pelican Publishing Company Bayou Ballet
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£17.99
Pelican Publishing Company Alycat and the Monday Blues
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£16.19
