Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Reading and
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£26.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Reading and
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£26.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Reading and
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£26.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Set 2 Units 1120
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£30.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Reading and
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£26.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Phonic Books Dandelion Readers Further Spellings
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£33.75
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Extras Stages
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£39.00
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Phonic Books Dandelion Launchers Extras Reading
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£37.50
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) The Nervous Dragon
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£7.59
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Kindest Red
Book SynopsisThe sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. It’s picture day and Faizah can’t wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair ribbons, passed down from her mother and sister. Faizah’s teacher starts the day by asking her students to envision the kind of world they want, inspiring Faizah and her friends to spend the day helping one another in ways large and small. But when it’s time for sibling pictures, Faizah realizes that she and her older sister, Asiya, don’t match like her classmates do with their siblings. With help from her classmates inspired by Asiya’s hijab, Faizah finds that acts of kindness can come back to you in unexpected ways. From Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad and fellow bestselling, award-winning creators S.K. Ali and Hatem Aly comes a heartfelt exploration of friendship, faith, and the joy of spreading kindness wherever you go.**Spend more time with Faizah and Asiya in The Proudest Blue, where the story starts; and The Boldest White, where the story continues!
£16.14
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers War and Speech
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£10.44
Two Lions How to Teach a Slug to Read
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£15.29
Amazon Publishing The Last Day of Kindergarten
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£12.34
Candlewick Press,U.S. Mr. George Baker
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Judy Moody MD 05
Book SynopsisJudy gets a taste of her own medicine in a hilarious new episode sure to tickle your humerus (aka funny bone) and put you in a very Judy Moody mood!She took her own temperature. With the fancy thermometer that beeped. It was not normal. It was not 98.6. Judy's temperature was 188.8! Judy's temperature was 00.0! Judy's temperature was beep-beep-beep-beep-beep. She, Judy Moody, had the temperature of an outer-space alien!Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and now, she, Judy Moody, is in a medical mood! It's no secret that Judy wants to be like Elizabeth Blackwell, first woman doctor, when she grows up. So when Class 3T starts to study the Amazing Human Body, Judy can hardly wait to begin her better-than-best-ever third-grade projects: show-and-tell with something way rarer than a scab, a real-live ooey-gooey operation, and a cloning experiment that may create double trouble for Judy and her friends. RARE!
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Duck for a Day
Book SynopsisWhat would you do to take care of the class duck for a day? A genuine, warm, and witty tale of determination and unlikely friendship.Abby’s class has a duck named Max who waddles and quacks and makes your feet all warm when he sits on them. Even though Max is a duck with demands — from an ideal aquatic environment to fresh strawberries — Abby might get to take him home overnight, if she can make everything perfect. And Abby is sure she can do it. The problem is, weird Noah from next door wants to take Max home, too. Abby can hear him digging on his side of the fence, but she knows he’ll never get Max. A duck needs calm, and what can Noah do about his chaotic backyard and noisy sisters? Splashed with charming illustrations and brimming with humor and heart, this story of bestlaid plans and unexpected cooperation is one that every kid will relate to.
£11.69
Candlewick Press,U.S. Bluefish
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Worst Witch and the Wishing Star
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£6.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. ChooChoo School
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of the Missing
Book Synopsis“Classroom dynamics and a diverse cast add a realistic element to this fast-paced tale of go-go dancing, rapid bilingual alphabetization, and general mayhem.” — BooklistWhen the third-graders of Room 11 learn that they all must take part in a musicale, Smashie can’t wait to sing something heartfelt and loud. But the others are not so eager. Luckily, Charlene’s mom has agreed to donate her special gel that lengthens and sculpts hair into shapes, and soon, with the help of some retro sixties go-go dancing, all the kids are raring to go. That is, until their jars of goop go missing! Time for Smashie and her best friend, Dontel, to put on their Investigation Suits. . . . Discussions of motives and perps, hasty misaccusations and apology brownies, a math lesson used to crack a mysterious code, and a few choice red herrings build up to a truly hilarious madcap finale.
£7.99
Thorndike Press Large Print Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone Thorndike
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£35.95
Thorndike Press Large Print Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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£35.95
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Dog Days of School
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£15.29
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Bears Big Day
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewYoon’s confident storytelling and appealingly chunky artwork create an emotionally resonant tale with some well-handled moments of levity. * Publishers Weekly *Yoon's digital illustrations use bold black lines, simple shapes, and bright colors to focus attention on the characters, and Bear's feelings are evident . . . Going to school doesn't mean leaving childhood behind; stuffed lovies have a place still. * Kirkus Reviews *These pages will prepare readers for what will surely be a grand adventure . . . A great read-aloud for the beginning of preschool and perfect for one-on-one sharing. * School Library Journal *This comforting story successfully addresses the common fear of storms for a young audience . . . This storm’s impact has no lasting power against a family’s love. * School Library Journal on STORMY NIGHT *Readers will appreciate the graduating reassurances that range from self-soothing to group hugs . . . Youngsters will empathize with Bear and derive comfort from the loving togetherness his family displays while keeping the storm at bay. * Kirkus Reviews on STORMY NIGHT *Yoon’s bright colors and big shapes make this scary storm story feel thoroughly cozy, and readers will be tickled to see Bear adeptly comfort his panicky parents. * Publishers Weekly on STORMY NIGHT *A terrific combination for preschoolers and early readers who will sympathize with Bear’s competing desires. * The New York Times Book Review on FOUND *A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. -- starred review * Publishers Weekly on FOUND *A winning tale about finding new friends. * Kirkus Reviews on FOUND *Charm and warmth suffuse every page of this book, and the message that it’s important to do the right thing even when it’s hard is one that everyone needs to hear. * Library Media Connection on FOUND *A touching, satisfying story that models healthy love between people and their toys. * School Library Journal on FOUND *
£12.89
Walker & Company Miss Malarkey Doesnt Live in Room 10
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£8.99
William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Adi of Boutanga
Book SynopsisA coming-of-age story for middle grade readers, set among the Mbororo people of central and western Africa. Thirteen-year-old Adi lives in west Cameroon, where she loves swimming in the river, making dolls for her little sisters, and writing new words in her notebook at school. But one day Adi's hands start to shake with terror. Uncle Amadou the most powerful member of her family has declared that Adi is old enough to get married. Mom cries softly under her hijab, but Dad whispers: ?Don't worry.? He knows a place where Adi can live and learn without fear... Translated from the original French by the author, Adi of Boutanga is a memorable portrait of a girl and her family forging a path toward a brighter future. This richly illustrated book will open lasting conversations about gender equality, family relationships, and the liberating power of education. In the back matter, readers can explore an author's note, a glossary of cultural terms, and other resources about the real Adi and her experiences.
£14.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Counting by 7s
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family.Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn’t kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow’s world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read.“Holly Goldberg Sloan writes about
£17.09
Henry Holt & Company My Preschool
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£16.14
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
Holiday House Inc Subtraction Action
Book SynopsisIntroduces subtraction through the activities of animal students.
£9.49
Holiday House Inc Please Write in This Book
Book SynopsisWhen a teacher leaves a blank book in the Writer’s Corner for her students to find, with the instructions Please Write in this Book, she hopes it will encourage her students to talk to one another in its pages. They do, and the result is an epic classroom battle.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc The Sloppy Copy Slipup
Book SynopsisBrian Higman—called Big Hig by his friends—is about to be in big trouble. It''s Monday morning, and his teacher Miss Fromme is about to collect homework. . . and Brian didn''t do his. There''s a big red zero heading his way, and he knows his parents are going to explode when they hear about it. But Big Hig has a good reason for having forgotten his sloppy copy first draft, involving his impossible five-year-old brother, a rock band practice at his house, and the mysterious disappearance of his entire life savings right when he needed it most. It''s a long, crazy story—but will it be enough to convince a teacher so stern they call her The General to give him another chance? A perfect read for students who never know what to write about in school, The Sloppy Copy Slipup includes Big Hig''s writing tips. Named to the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Master List and the Garden State Chi
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Silent Letters Loud and Clear
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£8.54
Holiday House Desert Dark 1 Desert Dark Novel
Book SynopsisHogwarts meets The Bourne Identity in this action-packed thriller about teenage spies—for fans of Marie Lu's Legends series and James Dashner's Maze Runner trilogy Sixteen-year-old Nadia Riley is delighted to earn a spot at an elite, government-funded boarding school. Nothing sounds better than leaving behind her fraught relationship with her ex-boyfriend and moving to faraway Arizona to attend Desert Mountain Academy. But when she arrives, Nadia finds out she has more than classwork to catch up on. Desert Mountain Academy is a covert CIA program, which recruits and trains high-achieving students for Black-Ops work. While struggling to keep up with her new classes, Nadia must also gain the trust of her teammates, and survive a rigorous exercise and combat training course. Thrilled at the opportunity, Nadia isn't expecting to fall in love—or to end up in real, deadly danger. When news leaks that there is a double agent on campus,
£17.05
Holiday House Inc Nixie Ness Cooking Star 1 AfterSchool Superstars
Book SynopsisBest friends Nixie and Grace spend every afternoon together . . . until Nixie's mom gets a new job and Nixie must attend the after-school program, without Grace.Third graders Nixie Ness and Grace Kenny have been best friends since they were two-years-old. They have always spent every afternoon after school at Nixie's house until Nixie's mom announces that she has a job, which means she won't be there to watch the girls after school, which means Nixie will have to go to the after-school program and Grace will be spending her afternoons at their classmate, Elyse's, house.Nixie begrudgingly starts the after-school program, joining the cooking camp. And it turns out that the other children at cooking camp are nice, and the recipes they make are delicious. But Nixie can't really enjoy being an after-school superstar until she finds a way to overcome her jealousy about Grace and Elyse's budding friendship.Perfect for fans of Judy Moody, Ivy and Bean, and
£13.59
Holiday House Inc Squirrel in the Museum
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£14.39
Holiday House Inc 13 Stories About Harris
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£16.14
Holiday House One Good Thing About America
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£7.99
Holiday House Inc Mighty Reader and the Reading Riddle
Book SynopsisMighty Reader and pal Inky are up for a daring quest battling riddle-speaking dragons in this latest adventure from the reading superhero dog!When pup Inky can’t find the right book to read, super dog Mighty Reader comes to the rescue! He picks The Sword and the Bone and soon Inky and Mighty Reader are transported to a medieval world filled with castles and creatures of legend. In this world they must pull a sword from a bone, outsmart a three-headed riddle-speaking dragon, and save Merlin from a dungeon. By the end, Inky has found his new favorite adventure book! Lovable beagle Mighty Reader is a friend to new readers everywhere. By pairing bright, comic book-style artwork with classroom-approved reading strategies, Will Hillenbrand has created a reading superhero perfect for today''s youngsters.
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Hurry Kate or Youll Be Late
Book SynopsisA young girl stops to call out all the sights and sounds on her morning trip to pre-school, but that’s not what makes her late—it is her dad’s goodbye hug.Kate was late for preschool, but not for the reasons you might expect. It wasn’t because her daddy brushed her hair into poofs, or because they slowed to say hello to neighbors on the way to the bus stop. It wasn’t even because she had to wave to all the trucks, cars, and street cleaners on the road. No, Kate was late because just after they arrived at school, her daddy swooped in to give her a great big goodbye hug that lasted a very long time. Janice N. Harrington is the Ezra Jack Keats Award winning author of Going North. With Hurry Kate or You’ll be Late, she has teamed up with illustrator Tiffany Rose to create a delightful picture book about a vehicle obsessed girl and her very patient father.
£15.29
Holiday House Inc Itch
Book SynopsisWhen everything around you is going wrong, how far would you go to fit in?Isaac's sixth grade year gets off to a rough start. For one thing, a tornado tears the roof off the school cafeteria. His mother leaves on a two month business trip to China. And as always. . . . there's the itch. It comes out of nowhere. Idiopathic, which means no one knows what causes it. It starts small, but it spreads, and soon--it's everywhere. It's everything. It's why everyone calls him Itch--everyone except his best friend Sydney, the only one in all of Ohio who's always on his side, ever since he moved here. He's doing the best he can to get along--until everything goes wrong in the middle of a lunch swap. When Sydney collapses and an ambulance is called, Itch blames himself. And he's not the only one. When you have no friends at all, wouldn't you do anything--even something you know you shouldn't--to get them back? Drawing on her own experiences with
£15.29
Holiday House Inc Lucy Lopez Coding Star
Book SynopsisTalented Lucy Lopez finds her passion when she joins an after-school coding camp, but can her older sister come to terms with their shared hobby?Third-grader Lucy Lopez and her older sister Elena created the Let''s Have Fun Club, where they designed their own badges to put in a handbook and make up lists of things they have to do to earn each one. But now Elena is spending most of her time coding on the computer and Lucy feels left out. She decides to join the after-school coding camp in the hopes that Elena will want to add it to their Let''s Have Fun Club activities and it can be something they can do together. But when Lucy proves to be a natural, Elena is none too happy--why does Lucy have to do everything she does?Parents and kids on the hunt for a fun and informative book about coding need look no further. The series includes Lucy Lopez: Coding Star, Nixie Ness: Cooking Star, and Vera Vance: Comic Book Star in the After-Schoo
£13.59
Holiday House Inc Squirrel in the Museum Twitch the Squirrel
Book SynopsisPandemonium breaks out at the science museum when Twitch the squirrel tags along on a school trip in this hilarious chapter book.When Twitch hears that the school children are taking a field trip to the science museum, he decides he wants to join in the fun, so he stows away on the school bus and hides in a backpack to get in. But as always, not everyone is glad to see a squirrel in their midst. Pursued by security guards, Twitch turns the exhibits into his own private carnival ride, swinging on a Foucault pendulum, riding a model Mars Rover, and skittering across the Bernoulli air pressure table. Just when it seems like there's no escape, Twitch's chaotic romp turns up some surprises for the museum staff. . . and a friendly boy in a wheelchair saves the day for the squirrel, sneaking him back out.With more than 50 energetic illustrations accompanying the short, hilarious chapters, Squirrel in the Museum is a perfect pick for young readers just sta
£7.59
Holiday House Inc 13 Stories About Ayana
Book SynopsisA loving look at the ups and downs of being a preschooler in the big city from an award-winning author-illustrator.Thirteen illustrated vignettes capture the wonder and humor of everyday life for a toddler named Ayana. Ayana visits a community garden with her father, gets her face painted at a block party, and has a playdate with her best friend Harris. In these beautifully observed moments, celebrated author-illustrator Amy Schwartz shows us how a young child experiences the warmth of family, friends, and neighbors. A companion book to 13 Stories about Harris, these short, charming tales capture a young child’s view of the world with wit and honesty. With very short text supported by bright illustrations, this is an excellent storytime choice for young readers beginning to read on their own—or a great choice to share together with the ones you love. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Lucy Lopez Coding Star
Book SynopsisTalented Lucy Lopez finds her passion when she joins an after-school coding camp, but can her older sister come to terms with their shared hobby?Third-grader Lucy Lopez and her older sister Elena created the Let''s Have Fun Club, where they designed their own badges to put in a handbook and make up lists of things they have to do to earn each one. But now Elena is spending most of her time coding on the computer and Lucy feels left out. She decides to join the after-school coding camp in the hopes that Elena will want to add it to their Let''s Have Fun Club activities and it can be something they can do together. But when Lucy proves to be a natural, Elena is none too happy--why does Lucy have to do everything she does?Parents and kids on the hunt for a fun and informative book about coding need look no further. The series includes Lucy Lopez: Coding Star, Nixie Ness: Cooking Star, and Vera Vance: Comic Book Star in the After-Schoo
£6.99
Holiday House Inc Field Trip to Volcano Island
Book SynopsisA wordless picture book adventure takes a group of students to visit a thrilling volcanic island. Perfect for fans of Field Trip to the Moon, Field Trip to the Ocean Deep, and field trips in general!John Hare’s rich, atmospheric art invites all children to imagine themselves in the story – a story full of surprises and adorable new friends.The same students we met in Field Trip to the Moon and Field Trip to the Ocean Deep travel to a volcano island on a yellow school bus helicopter. When they get there, one student picks flowers as they hike to the top and then accidentally slips down a crater and can’t get out.The student isn’t too worried--especially when he meets a lava monster and its children who are fascinated by the flowers. But when they touch them, they burn beyond recognition so the student teaches them how to make a vase using lava from a lava pit, fills it with water from a canteen,
£14.24
Holiday House Inc 13 Stories About Harris
Book SynopsisPerfect for family storytime or emergent readers, this affectionate look at the ups and downs of preschoolers in the big city is sure to make you smile.In thirteen brief, illustrated vignettes, young Harris gets into big and little adventures at home, at his best friend Ayana''s house, and throughout his diverse city neighborhood.That''s why they call permanent markers permanent, Harris'' mother says as she surveys Harris and Ayana''s handiwork in his bedroom.Thes short, charming tales-- all inspired by author Amy Schwartz''s experiences as a parent-- capture a preschooler''s sense of wonder and possibility, as well as the beauty of young friendships. With very short text supported by bright illustrations, this is an excellent storytime choice for young readers beginning to read on their own-- or a great choice to share together with the ones you love.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA Bookpage Best Book of the Ye
£7.99
Holiday House Inc Field Trip to Volcano Island
Book SynopsisA wordless picture book adventure takes a group of students to visit a thrilling volcanic island. Perfect for fans of Field Trip to the Moon, Field Trip to the Ocean Deep, and field trips in general!John Hare’s rich, atmospheric art invites all children to imagine themselves in the story – a story full of surprises and adorable new friends.The same students we met in Field Trip to the Moon and Field Trip to the Ocean Deep travel to a volcano island on a yellow school bus helicopter. When they get there, one student picks flowers as they hike to the top and then accidentally slips down a crater and can’t get out.The student isn’t too worried--especially when he meets a lava monster and its children who are fascinated by the flowers. But when they touch them, they burn beyond recognition so the student teaches them how to make a vase using lava from a lava pit, fills it with water from a canteen,
£7.99
