Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Nothings Wrong
Book SynopsisFrom #1 New York Timesbestselling author of The Bad Seed, Jory John, and illustrator Erin Kraan comes a meaningful yet utterly hilarious talea companion to the popular picture book, Something''s Wrong!It's the perrrfect day for a picnic! But oh-no. Anders does not seem like himself. He and his friend Jeff are headed for a spectacular afternoon together, but no matter how much Anders insists that he's feeling just fine, Jeff gets the sense that his best friend isn't being totally honest. Jeff doesn't know what to do. Give him space? Stand by his side? Pretend that absolutely nothing's wrong?? How can he be a good friend if he doesn't know what Anders might need?Nothing''s Wrong! reminds us that even when things don't turn out as planned, a good friend will be there for you no matter what.
£15.19
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Alondra
Book SynopsisFrom award-winning playwright Gina Femia comes a modern, raw coming-of-age story of friendship and romance about a bisexual teen girl and her friends wrestling their way through the summer.Sixteen-year-old Alonda loves professional wrestling. So when she meets a group of teens with aspirations of wrestling fame in her Coney Island neighborhood, she couldn't be happier. So as the ragtag team works to put on a show to remember, Alonda sheds her old self behind and becomes Alondrathe Fearless One. But with her conflicting feelings for King, the handsome leader of their group, and Lexi, the girl with the beautiful smile, Alonda has to ask herself: can she be as fearless outside of the ring as she is inside it?An SCBWI Golden Kite Award Finalist
£15.19
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Out of Step Into You
Book SynopsisOut of Step, into You is a sapphic contemporary romance following childhood friends turned cross-country team rivals who are forced to work together to win the state championship ? for fans of She Gets the Girl.You can?t outrun love.Taylor and Marianna were each other?s whole world ? best friends, running partners, practically sisters ? until Marianna moved away and Taylor promptly ghosted her. When the former best friends turned rivals end up on the same cross-country team three years later, everything is a competition? and a reminder of old feelings, as well as blossoming new ones.Marianna runs because she?s angry.The oldest child of a single mother, she knows all about responsibility ? for her siblings, at her part-time job. She just has to stay focused and be faster than the past nipping at her heels if she wants to secure a new, brighter future. With or without Taylor.Taylor runs to prove herself. The only child of a Divison 1 athlete, she?s no stranger to high expectations. With enough effort, she knows she can immortalize herself with a state record and make her parents proud. Then, she can discover her own passion. She definitely doesn?t have time to untangle her feelings towards Mari.Can this pair figure out a way to work together before their past catches up with them?
£16.99
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Something Like Right
Book SynopsisA contemporary young adult novel about one life-altering year of a biracial Black and white teen boy, showing a raw glimpse into the systemic inequality in racialized communities.Zay's ma always said his mouth would get him in trouble. Sure enough, it got him into his first and only fight in his junior year of high school. Expelled from his district, Zay's only hope for redemption is to transfer to Broadlawn Alternative School and complete the year. Zay isn't thrilled about the disgusting school lunch and classroom trailers at Broadlawn, and boarding with his aunt Mel and her live-in boyfriend isn't the greatest. But he'd rather be there than in the city dealing with his estranged father, his overbearing mother, and the fallout from his fight. Besides, Broadlawn has Feven, the beautiful new student Zay is starting to get to knowand fall for. Still, first love is rarely a fairy tale, and as Zay's time in Broadlawn comes to an end, he learns that shaping
£999.99
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) An Improbable Season
Book SynopsisFor fans of Bridgerton, a Regency romance by Rosalyn Eves about three young women, their big dreams, and a London Season gone awry.When Thalia, Kalliope, and Charis set off to Regency London for their first Season, they each have clear goalsfew of which include matrimony. Thalia means to make her mark among the intelligentsia and publish her poetry, Charis hopes to earn her place among the scientific elite, and Kalliope aims to take the fashionable ton by storm. But this Season, it doesn''t take long for things to fall apart. Kalli finds herself embroiled in scandal and reliant upon an arranged marriage to redeem her reputation, Thalia''s dreams of publication are threatened by her attraction to a charming rake, and Charis finds herself an unexpected social hitand the source of a family scandal that her heart might not survive. Can this roller-coaster Season find its happily ever after?An Improbable Season is a voicy, swoony regency drama about falling in lovewith another person, with new opportunities, and with yourself.
£16.99
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Leonard Builds a Haunted House
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) The Silver Balloon
Book SynopsisHaving a pen pal is excitingOne September evening, Gregory ties an index card with his name and address on it to the string of a silver helium balloon and lets it go from his window, into the city sky. Three weeks later, an envelope arrives in the mail. A farmer named Pete has found his balloon! Gregory writes back, and the two become pen pals, exchanging mystery gifts with each letter. Finally, Pete sends a gift that Gregory can identify only by a trip to the antural history museum, and the object turns out to be something truly amazing. With illustrations by the author, The Silver Balloon is perfect for early chapter-book readers.
£8.54
Random House USA Inc Return to Sender
Book SynopsisAn award-winning, moving, and timely story about the families of undocumented workers by renowned author Julia Alvarez. After Tyler’s father is injured in a tractor accident, his family is forced to hire migrant Mexican workers to help save their Vermont farm from foreclosure. Tyler isn’t sure what to make of these workers. Are they undocumented? And what about the three daughters, particularly Mari, the oldest, who is proud of her Mexican heritage but also increasingly connected to her American life. Her family lives in constant fear of being discovered by the authorities and sent back to the poverty they left behind in Mexico. Can Tyler and Mari find a way to be friends despite their differences? In a novel full of hope, but with no easy answers, Julia Alvarez weaves a beautiful and timely story that will stay with readers long after they finish it. Winner of the Pura Belpré Award Winner of the Am&eacut
£999.99
Random House USA Inc Babymouse 12 Burns Rubber
Book SynopsisMeet Babymouse--the spunky mouse beloved by young readers for more than a decade! Babymouse and her best friend, Wilson, are ready to race! Will they be the first to cross the finish line? This groundbreaking young graphic novel series, full of humor and fun, is a bestseller that’s sold more than three million copies! Move over, Superman, here comes Babymouse!—The Chicago Sun-TimesBabymouse's big dreams of becoming a race car driver come true when she and her best pal, Wilson, enter the Race of the Century (or at least the school year). But will she and Wilson crash and burn? Or will they cruise to the Winners' Circle? Find out in Babymouse Burns Rubber!DON'T MISS The BIG Adventures of Babymouse: Once Upon a Messy Whisker, the newest, brightest, and BIGGER THAN EVER graphic novel from BABYMOUSE!
£9.50
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mitch and Amy
Book SynopsisNewbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her classic warmth and humor to this story about sibling rivalry and teamwork.Mitch and Amy both think being twins is fun, but that doesn''t stop them from squabbling. Amy is good at reading. Mitch is a math whiz. Amy likes to play pretend. Mitch would rather skateboard. They never want to watch the same television show. And they always try to get the better of each other.Then the school bully starts picking on Mitch—and on Amy, too. Now the twins have something rotten in common: Alan Hibbler. Can Mitch and Amy set aside their squabbles and band together to defeat a bully?Second through fourth graders will enjoy reading about Mitch and Amy—and it''s especially perfect for siblings and anyone dealing with a bully at school.
£9.38
Random House Graphic Hilo Book 1 The Boy Who Crashed to Earth
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Random House Graphic Hilo Saving the Whole Wide World 2
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Random House Children's Books We Were Here
Book SynopsisNewbery Award-winning author Matt de la Peña's We Were Here is a fast, funny, smart, and heartbreaking novel [Booklist]. When it happened, Miguel was sent to Juvi. The judge gave him a year in a group home—said he had to write in a journal so some counselor could try to figure out how he thinks. The judge had no idea that he actually did Miguel a favor. Ever since it happened, his mom can’t even look at him in the face. Any home besides his would be a better place to live. But Miguel didn’t bet on meeting Rondell or Mong or on any of what happened after they broke out. He only thought about Mexico and getting to the border to where he could start over. Forget his mom. Forget his brother. Forget himself. Life usually doesn’ t work out how you think it will, though. And most of the time, running away is the quickest path right back to what you’re running from. From the streets of Stockton to the beaches of Venice, all the way to the Mexican border, We Were Here follows a journey of self-discovery by a boy who is trying to forgive himself in an unforgiving world.Fast, funny, smart, and heartbreaking...The contemporary survival adventure will keep readers hooked.-BooklistThis gripping story about underprivileged teens is a rewarding read.-VOYAA furiously paced and gripping novel.-Publishers WeeklyA story of friendship that will appeal to teens and will engage the most reluctant readers.-Kirkus ReviewsAn ALA-YALSA Best Book for Young ReadersAn ALA-YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant ReadersA Junior Library Guild Selection
£11.99
Random House Children's Books Fallen
£19.95
Random House Children's Books Rapture
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Random House USA Inc Nightmares The Sleepwalker Tonic
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Houghton Mifflin George and Martha round and round
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Penguin Putnam Inc Otis and the Scarecrow
Book SynopsisFROM THE #1 BESTSELLING ILLUSTRATOR OF MATT DE LA PENA''S LOVE AND WATTY PIPER''S CLASSIC THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD On the farm where Otis the tractor lives, the farmer has introduced someone new—a scarecrow to shoo away the pesky crows. But when Otis and the animals greet the scarecrow with friendly smiles, the scarecrow’s frown never leaves his face. So everyone leaves him alone. Then one day, when a cold autumn rain sets in, Otis and the animals snuggle close and play Otis’s favorite game: the quiet game. Otis knows the puppy and ducks can’t sit still for long, and soon the farm friends begin to giggle and squirm, feeling warmed by one another’s friendship . . . but on this day, Otis can''t seem to take his eyes off the lonely figure in the cornfield. A deeply resonant book about subtle acts of compassion and standing up for others, featuring everyone''s favorite tractor, Otis. Praise
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Random House USA Inc Cast in Secrets and Shadow
Book SynopsisGame of Thrones meets Shadow and Bone in the second book in this action-packed fantasy from Andrea Robertson, the internationally bestselling author of the Nightshade series.Ara has taken up her mantle as the Loresmith--but her journey is far from over. After suffering betrayals and losses, Ara, Nimhea, Lahvja, and Teth must try to come together and find the Loreknights across the kingdom. The Loreknights are their only hope in overthrowing the evil Vokkans and putting Nimhea on the throne for good. But their journey will put Ara and her companions in grave danger--from the endless pursuit of the Vokkans to perilous encounters with the gods, and the near impossible trials they face along the way--will they be able to survive long enough to help the rebellion? And through it all the Vokkans are expanding their reach throughout Saetlund, putting everyone Ara and her friends love at risk. Only Ara can forge a way forward, take up her powers, and fight
£17.09
Random House USA Inc Toy Boat
Book SynopsisThis classic tale makes the perfect gift for little boys who love adventure!A little boy has a toy boat that he made out of a can, a cork, a yellow pencil, and some white cloth. The boy and his boat are inseparable . . . until the day the wind pushes the boat out into the wide lake, and the little boat must face fierce waves, a grumpy ferry, a sassy schooner, and a growling speed boat if he is to find his way home. From Randall de Seve and bestselling artist Loren Long, creator of the Otis series and illustrator of The Little Engine That Could, comes a child-friendly adventure sure to inspire imaginative toy play. Praise for TOY BOAT * With plenty of buoyant charm and imaginative artwork, this contemporary Little Toot has an abundance of child appeal.--Booklist, starred review A resonant tale with wide appeal.--Publishers Weekly
£8.54
Random House USA Inc Friends
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Lemonade Club
Book SynopsisEveryone loves Miss Wichelman?s fifth-grade class—especially best friends Traci and Marilyn. That''s where they learn that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade! They are having a great year until Traci begins to notice some changes in Marilyn. She''s losing weight, and seems tired all the time. She has leukemia—and a tough road of chemotherapy ahead. It is not only Traci and Miss Wichelman who stand up for her, but in a surprising and unexpected turn, the whole fifth-grade class, who figures out a way to say we''re with you.In true Polacco fashion, this book turns lemons into lemonade and celebrates amazing life itself.
£17.09
Random House USA Inc Pete Pickles
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Penguin Putnam Inc Otis
Book SynopsisWatch Get Rolling with Otis on Apple TV!From Loren Long, the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, comes Otis the tractor! A sweet and endearing story of friendship. Otis is a special tractor. He loves his farm and farmer. He particularly loves the little calf in the next stall, whom he purrs to sleep with his soft motor. The two become great friends, romping in the fields, leaping bales of hay, and playing ring-around-the-rosy by Mud Pond. But when the big yellow tractor comes to the farm and replaces Otis, he is cast away behind the barn. . . until the little calf gets stuck in Mud Pond. Then there is only one tractor—and it’s not big or yellow—who saves the day. It’s little Otis!With gorgeous illustrations from the critically-acclaimed Loren Long, this charming and unforgettable story about everyone's favorite little tractor is the perfect bedtime read-aloud
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Penguin Putnam Inc Up and Down
Book SynopsisFrom the illustrator of the #1 smash hit The Day the Crayons Quit comes a humorous, resonant tale about the value of shared experiences.A penguin has wings for a reason . . . doesn't he? Having a best friend with his own airplane is one thing, but actually experiencing what it feels like to fly by himself? Here is one penguin who believes this is precisely what he needs to feel complete. Only . . . if flying by himself is so wonderful, then why does he feel so empty?Because some experiences are better shared. (And penguins are much happier on the ground.)Oliver Jeffers delivers the perfect companion to his much-loved Lost and Found. Penguins everywhere will take flight in delight.
£17.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Friendship Code 1 The Girls Who Code
Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller! Perfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and anyone interested in computer science, this series is published in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code.Loops, variables, input/output – Lucy can’t wait to get started with the new coding club at school. Finally, an after school activity that she’s really interested in. But Lucy’s excitement turns to disappointment when she’s put into a work group with girls she barely knows. All she wanted to do was make an app that she believes will help someone very special to her. Suddenly, Lucy begins to get cryptic coding messages and needs some help translating them. She soon discovers that coding – and friendship – takes time, dedication, and some laughs!Trade Review“THE 'BABY-SITTERS CLUB' FOR THE INTERNET AGE.” –GLAMOUR.COM “Between the integrated logic and the consciously diverse cast, A WONDERFUL SERIES LAUNCH.” –Kirkus Reviews “AN INTRIGUING CODING MYSTERY.”—Scholastic Teacher “THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB FOR GEN Z!” –Parents “[A] chatty, INFORMATION-PACKED reference guide peppered with real examples of women in technology.” –The Austin American-Statesman “[A] FRESH SERIES STARTER…Readers will appreciate the characters’ diversity of interests and their love of coding…. A complex topic made ACCESSIBLE; recommended for elementary and middle school libraries and for collections that serve ¬budding coders.” –School Library Journal “In addition to the computer science concepts, the book DEMONSTRATES DIFFERENT REASONS GIRLS MAY BECOME INTERESTED IN CODING, as well as connecting it to other hobbies such as fashion, sports, and acting. The story also CAPTURES REALISTIC FRIENDSHIP ISSUES.” –School Library Connection “The series SHOWS GIRLS THAT ANYONE CAN CODE; it’s for anyone who sees a problem and has an idea about how to solve it.” –Colorado Kids “[A] fast read about a sixth-grade girl who can't wait to get started at her new coding club at school and works with her friends to solve a mystery. The story has A DIVERSE GROUP OF CHARACTERS and includes real-life struggles, such as an uncle battling cancer and a mother getting divorced. PARENTS WHO WANT TO INTRODUCE THEIR KIDS TO CODING/COMPUTER SCIENCE MIGHT ENJOY READING THIS, TOO.” –Common Sense Media
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Penguin Putnam Inc Team BFF Race to the Finish 2 Girls Who Code
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of The Babysitters Club and anyone interested in computer science, this book by New York Times bestselling author Stacia Deustch is published in partnership with the organization Girls Who Code!Sophia and her coding club BFFs have the best time together. Sure, they work on coding projects, but mostly they gossip about crushes, eat cookies, and do totally silly impersonations. Now they’re about to participate in their first hackathon--a full day of coding and meeting other coders—so it’s time to step up their game! Just when Sophia and her friends think their hackathon project is ready for the big time, a change of plans threatens to tear their group apart. Will they have each other’s backs, or are they destined for an epic fail? They know that coding is all about teamwork and problem-solving—maybe friendship is, too!
£12.16
Penguin Putnam Inc Warcross
Book Synopsis“A vibrant, action-packed shot of adrenaline.”—Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author “The Hunger Games meets Minecraft.”—SeventeenFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author—when a game called Warcross takes the world by storm, one girl hacks her way into its dangerous depths. For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down Warcross players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty-hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. To make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships—only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation. Convinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she’s only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire. In this sci-fi thriller, #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu conjures an immersive, exhilarating world where choosing who to trust may be the biggest gamble of all.
£17.09
Random House USA Inc Ryan and Avery
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Penguin Young Readers Group Flawed Dogs the Novel
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£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc The First Rule of Punk
Book SynopsisA 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor BookThe First Rule of Punk is a wry and heartfelt exploration of friendship, finding your place, and learning to rock out like no one’s watching. There are no shortcuts to surviving your first day at a new school—you can’t fix it with duct tape like you would your Chuck Taylors. On Day One, twelve-year-old Malú (María Luisa, if you want to annoy her) inadvertently upsets Posada Middle School’s queen bee, violates the school’s dress code with her punk rock look, and disappoints her college-professor mom in the process. Her dad, who now lives a thousand miles away, says things will get better as long as she remembers the first rule of punk: be yourself. The real Malú loves rock music, skateboarding, zines, and Soyrizo (hold the cilantro, please). And when she assembles a group of like-minded misfits at school and starts a band, Malú finTrade ReviewSelect awards and accolades for The First Rule of Punk:A 2018 Pura Belpré Author Honor BookA 2018 ALSC Notable Children’s BookA 2018 Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children’s Book Award WinnerA 2017 ABA Indies Introduce TitleA Kids’ Indie Next List PickAn E.B. White Read-Aloud Middle Reader Award finalistA 2018 Boston Globe-Horn Book Fiction and Poetry Honor BookAn Amelia Bloomer List BookCCBC Choices 2018A 2018 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the YearA Junior Library Guild SelectionPublishers Weekly Flying StartNPR Best Books of 2017 Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction of 2017School Library Journal Best Books of 2017 ★ "A charming debut about a thoughtful, creative preteen connecting to both halves of her identity." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "Those who enjoy vivacious, plucky heroines... will eagerly embrace Malu."—School Library Journal, starred review★ "Pérez’s debut is as exuberant as its heroine... A rowdy reminder that people are at their best when they aren’t forced into neat, tidy boxes."—Publishers Weekly, starred review"A voice that is equal parts witty and sharp."—Bustle.com
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Random House Children's Books Kits Wilderness
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Random House USA Inc Storyteller
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Night Before the 100th Day of School
Book SynopsisWhen a little boy finally decides what to bring to the celebration of the one hundredth day of school, he has no idea what a surprise it will be for everyone, in a perfect modern twist on Clement C. Moore''s classic poem. Original.
£7.11
Penguin Putnam Inc The Night Before Summer Camp
Book SynopsisThe first day of summer camp is almost here, and one little camper doesn’t know what to expect. For a while everything is hunkydory . . . until rest time rolls around and he gets a bad case of nervous butterflies. But an unlikely friend appears out of the crowd and reassures him that the best cure for the summertime blues is tons of summertime fun! A sweetly reassuring story, once again told in verse to the meter of Clement Moore’s classic.
£6.96
Penguin Putnam Inc Star of the Show 04 Magic Puppy
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Penguin Putnam Inc Sparkling Steps 07 Magic Kitten
Book SynopsisOlivia is nervous about going to a new ballet school. It turns out she's better than most of the girls in her class! When her classmates start acting jealous, Olivia doesn't know what to do. Luckily she finds a lovable blue-gray kitten and things start to look up!
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Penguin Putnam Inc A Forest Charm 06 Magic Puppy
Book SynopsisCassie's family is going on vacation with people she doesn't know and she's feeling a little shy. But when a West Highland terrier magically appears in her house, her nerves are instantly calmed.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Ladybug Girl Dresses Up
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Penguin Putnam Inc Ladybug Girl Loves...
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Penguin Putnam Inc Pearl and Wagner Two Good Friends
Book SynopsisLevel 3. Pearl and Wagner are two good friends who make a trash-eating robot together, impress a judge at the science fair, and tell each other the truth (even when it hurts!). They may be two very different individuals - Pearl, a hardworking rabbit and Wagner, a daydreaming mouse - but they know how to make up and stay good friends no matter what. This easy-to-read book is the first book in the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning Pearl and Wagner series.
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Penguin Putnam Inc A New Friend Penguin Young Readers L1
Book SynopsisMeet two unlikely—and adorable—friends! Dogs and cats aren’t supposed to be friends. Dogs chase and bark at cats. But this dog and cat know real friendship when they feel it, and nothing will keep them apart! This simple Level 1 reader will give young children a sweet introduction to both reading and friendship.
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Penguin Putnam Inc ShowJumping Dreams 4
Book SynopsisWhen Alexandra’s pony gets injured during a jumping circuit, Alexandra is crushed—and worried. But then she meets magical pony Comet. Alexandra and Comet help each other out, and make new friends along the way!
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Penguin Putnam Inc Play with Blue
Book SynopsisBlue is an alien. When his spaceship lands in a backyard on Earth, he is determined to make friends with the boys and girls that live there. But first he will have to show that he is friendly. Who will play with Blue? This Level 1 reader is simple, fun, and rich with picture clues.
£6.47
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Can Play
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Penguin Putnam Inc Chocolate Wishes 01 Magic Bunny
Book SynopsisDawn is worried about moving to a new school this year, but when she meets magical bunny Arrow she realizes this year might not be so lonely after all.
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Classroom Princess 9
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Penguin Putnam Inc Snowy Wishes Magic Puppy
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