Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Earl Worm 2 The Big Mess and Other Stories
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£14.50
Random House Children's Books Earl Worm 3 Snow Problem and Other Stories
£15.20
Random House Children's Books Turning Twelve
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£23.74
Penguin Young Readers Group Sing It Like Celia
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise and Merci Suárez Changes Gears, Sing It Like Celia is a revelatory story about a Mexican American girl who finds her voice and herself with the help of her role model and icon, Celia Cruz.Twelve-year-old Salva Sanchez has always been a fan of Celia Cruz, also known as “the queen of salsa.” Her love of Celia stems from her mother, who leaves Salva without explanation one awful day. Now Salva is stuck with her investigative journalist father in an RV campground. In the middle of nowhere.As Salva acclimates to her new environment and desperately tries to figure out why her mother left, she befriends a posse of campground kids who have started a band. When the kids discover that Salva has an amazing singing voice, they convince her to join their group. Soon, Salva learns how to find her voice—and herself—with the help of her newfound friends,
£16.19
Penguin Young Readers Group Forty the Fortune Teller
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£15.29
Penguin Young Readers Group Can Do Cantaloupe and HoneyDo Ride a Bike
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£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Check Mate
Book SynopsisIn this clever and swoonworthy YA debut from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life’s moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts nowadays; after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years earlier, Mallory’s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she begrudgingly agrees to play in one last charity tournament and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious “Kingkiller” Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess.Nolan’s loss to an unknown rook-ie shocks everyone. What’s even more confusing? His desire to cross pawns again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory’s victory opens the door to sorely needed cash-prizes and despite eve
£999.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Telephone of the Tree
Book SynopsisAn unforgettable story of grief and the support of community as a young girl, faced with aching loss, begins to understand that what we love will always be with us.Ayla and her best friend Kiri have always been tree people. They each have their own special tree, and neighbors and family know that they are most likely to be found within the branches. But after an accident on their street, Kiri has gone somewhere so far away that Ayla can only wait and wait in her birch, longing to be able to talk with Kiri again.Then a mysterious, old-fashioned telephone appears one morning, nestled in the limbs of Ayla's birch tree. Where did it come from? she wonders. And why are people showing up to use this phone to call their loved ones? Especially loved ones who have passed on.All Ayla wants is for Kiri to come home. Until that day comes, she will keep Kiri's things safe. She'll keep her nightmares to herself. And she will not make a call on that telephone.
£15.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Pencil Eraser Lost and Frown
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£11.13
Random House USA Inc Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Destiny
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£18.67
Random House USA Inc Bear in the Air
£22.10
Random House USA Inc See You on Venus
Book SynopsisThe runaway romance soon to be a major motion picture starring Virginia Gardner and Alex Aiono! Two star-crossed teens embark on a journey to Spain to discover the meaning of love, death and everything in between. Mia has had a heart condition her whole life. She's not afraid of dying but something has always stopped her from her biggest fear: tracking down her biological mother in Spain...until now. Before her next surgery, Mia wants to meet the woman who gave her away once and for all. Kyle has always been the life of the party...that was until the car accident that killed his best friend. Since then he's been reeling with guilt and willing to do just about anything to escape his reality. After a twist of fate, Mia and Kyle meet and make the decision to travel to Spain together in search of answers they both desperately need to mend their broken hearts...but did the universe bind them together to change how th
£15.99
Random House Children's Books Same Page
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£18.99
Random House Children's Books Wide Awake Now
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Every Day, this is a queer love story set against the backdrop of the 2024 presidential election, in a reimagining of David Levithan’s 2004 novel Wide Awake.When David Levithan published Wide Awake in 2004, he set it in an imagined 2024, where a gay Jewish man had just been elected president of the United States, until a governor decides that some election results in his state are invalid, awarding crucial votes to the other candidate and his fellow party member. What follows is the story of teens Jimmy and Duncan as they explore their relationship, their politics, and their country.In Wide Awake Now, David Levithan is flipping the script and rewriting Jimmy and Duncan’s story in the real 2024, rather than his imagined version. This is a protest novel for today.Once again, David Levithan proves the critical importance of standing up for what you
£21.84
Random House Publishing Group Mao Maos Perfectly Imperfect Day
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£22.99
Random House USA Inc Otto and the Story Tree
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£22.40
Random House USA Inc When Auggie Learned to Play Chess
£22.40
Penguin Random House LLC Ryan and Avery
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of EVERY DAY, this is a queer love story for the ages--told over the course of a couple''s first ten dates.When a blue-haired boy (Ryan) meets a pink-haired boy (Avery) at a dance--a queer prom--both feel an inexplicable but powerful connection. Follow them through their first ten dates as they bridge their initial shyness and fall in love--through snowstorms, groundings, meeting parents (Avery''s) and not (Ryan''s), cast parties, heartbreak, and every day and date in between.
£11.64
Penguin Putnam Inc Sharing Is Unbearable
Book SynopsisWhat's a pair of bears to do when they can't decide who get dibs on the perfect nap spot? Find out in this playful picture book with fun graphic novel-style art!
£14.99
Random House USA Inc Pizza y Taco Quién es el mejor
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£12.99
Random House USA Inc The Education of Kia Greer
£15.17
Random House USA Inc The Language of Birds
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£22.30
Alfred A. Knopf Tidemagic The Many Faces of Ista Flit
£8.55
Random House Children's Books Sweet Valley Twins Sneaking Out
£23.74
Random House Children's Books Fun and Games Peppa Pig
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£8.99
Random House Children's Books Getting Ready for First Grade
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£999.99
Random House Children's Books The Treasure of Ocean Parkway
£15.68
Random House Children's Books Twins but Different
Book SynopsisModel and mother to twin boys, Porsche Thomas presents this Step 2 leveled reader about sibling differences and the importance of unconditional love. Perfect for children recognizing familiar words while sounding out new ones with help.All twins look and act the same, right?WRONG!August and Berlin are twins but they couldn't be more different. From their personalities, to their heights, to the way they like to play, these twins are definitely not the same. So, they never get along, right? WRONG AGAIN!For all their differences, they're a lot alike, too. Most importantly, they know that no matter how much they do or don't have in common, they make a perfect pair. Twin mom, model, and actress Porsche Thomas tells a story from the heart that's inspired by her own experience watching two twin boys grow up.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are perfect for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
£17.62
Random House Children's Books Pizza and Taco Coolest Club Ever
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£14.00
Random House Children's Books Pizza and Taco Go Viral
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£17.17
Penguin Young Readers Group All We Lost Was Everything
£14.24
Penguin Young Readers Group Hot Dog Girl
Book SynopsisA fresh and funny contemporary YA rom-com about teens working as costumed characters in a local amusement park.Elouise (Lou) Parker is determined to have the absolute best, most impossibly epic summer of her life. There are just a few things standing in her way:She's landed a job at Magic Castle Playland . . . as a giant dancing hot dog.Her crush, the dreamy diving pirate Nick, already has a girlfriend, who is literally the princess of the park. But Lou's never liked anyone, guy or otherwise, this much before, and now she wants a chance at her own happily ever after.Her best friend, Seeley, the carousel operator, has always been up for anything, but she's decidedly not on board when it comes to Lou's quest to set her up with the perfect girl or Lou's scheme to get close to Nick.And it turns out that this will be their last summer at Magic Castle Playland—ever—unless she can find a way to stop it from closing.Jen
£8.54
Penguin Young Readers Group Anna and the French Kiss
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£8.54
Penguin Young Readers Group Bob Is the Biggest Strongest and Smartest
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£15.29
Random House USA Inc Three Blue Hearts
£21.24
Random House USA Inc We Are Family L.O.L. Surprise
Book SynopsisMeet all your favorite L.O.L. Surprise! families in this a Step 3 Step into Reading reader!Meet all of your favorite L.O.L. Surprise! families in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader which is perfect for children ages 5 to 8. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own. In a world where babies run everything, little Rockers rebel against nap time and Teacher's Pets become class presidents with Free Pizza Fridays! In the L.O.L. Surprise! world, all work is play and nothing is dull cuz it's all a lil' surprising and outrageous! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
£6.96
Random House USA Inc We Are Family L.O.L. Surprise
Book SynopsisMeet all your favorite L.O.L. Surprise! families in this a Step 3 Step into Reading reader!Meet all of your favorite L.O.L. Surprise! families in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader which is perfect for children ages 5 to 8. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own. In a world where babies run everything, little Rockers rebel against nap time and Teacher's Pets become class presidents with Free Pizza Fridays! In the L.O.L. Surprise! world, all work is play and nothing is dull cuz it's all a lil' surprising and outrageous! Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
£16.07
Random House Children's Books An Adventure for Lia and Lion
Book SynopsisA delightful picture book about what happens when two friends--a girl and a lion--want to be in charge, with glorious art and relatable characters!Lia is off on an adventure, and she'd like a pet to take with her.In another corner of the meadow is Lion, who is also looking for an adventure and a pet of his own . . .But both Lia and Lion want to be in charge! Will their adventure be over before it begins?A story from a stunning new author-illustrator about a special friendship, the nature of play, conflict and compromise, and how much richer life is when you work out how to share it.
£13.09
Random House Children's Books Two of a Kind
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£17.62
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Max and Chaffy Welcome to Animal Island
£11.69
Penguin Young Readers The Witches of Anderson House
£8.16
Houghton Mifflin Art Max
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Not Your Typical Dragon
Book SynopsisEverybody knows your typical dragon breathes fire.But when Crispin tries to breathe fire on his seventh birthday, fire doesn't come out—only whipped cream! Each time Crispin tries to breathe fire, he ends up withBand-Aidsmarshmallowsteddy bears?Crispin wonders if he’ll ever find his inner fire. But when a family emergency breaks out, it takes a little dragon with not-so-typical abilities to save the day.With wry humor and whimsical illustrations, Not Your Typical Dragon is the perfect story for any child who can't help feeling a little bit different.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc The Story of Fish Snail
Book SynopsisEvery day, Snail waits for Fish to come home with a new story.Today, Fish''s story (about pirates!) is too grand to simply be told: Fish wants to show Snail. But that would mean leaving the familiar world of their book—a scary prospect for Snail, who would rather stay safely at home and pretend to be kittens. Fish scoffs that cats are boring; Snail snaps back. Is this book too small for the two feuding friends? Could this be THE END of The Story of Fish and Snail?Deborah Freedman, author of Blue Chicken, has created a sweet and playful story about friendship that truly jumps off the page.Trade ReviewPraise for Deborah's first book, BLUE CHICKEN:"Breathtakingly beautiful meta-illustrations will draw many eyes to this tale of a curious chicken who spills some paint... Delicate and durable, visually sophisticated yet friendly: simply exquisite." —Kirkus, starred review"Full of surprise and emotion... The book has much to pore over on every page, and children will want to experience the action over and over again." —School Library Journal, starred review"The spare, poetic text allows the images to shine... this delightful treat emphasizes the joy of breaking free of conventional boundaries and turning accidents into art." —Booklist, starred review"While the artist is away, the chickens will indeed play, and Deborah Freedman has captured their antics in this book overflowing with joyful fun." —BookPage"... all will appreciate the sheer joy of a book that celebrates color and innocent mischief." —Horn Book MagazinePraise for THE STORY OF FISH AND SNAIL:"This marvelous metabook shines in both concept and beauty."—Kirkus, starred review“The theme of books as doorways into rich new adventures couldn’t be more vividly conveyed, and the resolution of the conflict between two sweet friends provides encouragement for other 'snails' to try new things.” —Publishers Weekly “…[a] sweet little story…” —School Library Journal“Freedman’s paintings, brimming with raucous, three-dimensional splashes of color, bring to mind David Wiesner’s Art & Max.” —New York Times Book Review
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Tea Party Rules
Book SynopsisAn award-winning book by a New York Times bestselling author!When he follows his nose through the woods, Cub discovers a backyard tea party…with cookies! He is just about to dig in when the hostess of the tea party shows up. And she has several strong opinions on how Tea Party must be played. Cub tries to follow her rules . . . but just how much can one bear take, even for cookies?A laugh-out-loud funny look at the required give-and-take of playtime, Tea Party Rules is an eventual friendship story that will delight grubby cubs, fancy girls, and cookie lovers everywhere.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Octopus Alone
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Happy Birthday Mouse If You Give
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£9.49
Quarto Publishing PLC Love Grows Everywhere
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£12.99
