Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Art of Insanity
Book SynopsisHigh schooler Natalie Cordova has just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Her mom insists she keep it secret.Putting up a front and hiding her mental illness from her classmates is going to be the hardest thing Natalie?s ever done. It?s her senior year, and she?s just been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show. With the stress of performing building, it doesn?t help when Natalie notices a boy who makes her heart leap. And then there?s fellow student Ella, who confronts Natalie about her summer car ?accident? and pressures her into caring for the world?s ugliest dog. Now Natalie finds herself juggling all kinds of feels and responsibilities. Surely her newly prescribed medication is to blame for the funk in which she finds herself. But as Natalie?s plan to self-treat unravels, so does the perfect façade she?s been painting for everyone else.Written from experience, this contemporary YA is a heartfelt and candid exploration into the shame surrounding mental illness and offers an uplifting narrative where the protagonist doesn?t die at the end.
£10.44
Holiday House Say Cheese
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£10.33
Capstone Editions Trouble with a Tiny T
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£16.14
Capstone Misadventure Bob Book
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£17.40
Kane/Miller Book Publishers The Special Guest
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£7.16
Sourcebooks, Inc Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo’s Super Adventure
Book Synopsis"In Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo's Super Adventure, [Elmo] holds young readers' hands as he navigates the changing world amid the COVID-19 pandemic that sees some big changes to his usual school-day routine." — PeopleSuperheroes wear masks to protect against viruses! Come along in this Elmo picture book as he gets ready to go off to school and be a mask hero!Today is going to be a SUPER day! Elmo is heading to school, and he wants to be a school superhero! Young children will join Elmo as he gets ready like a hero and learns about wearing masks and washing hands. With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this all new story from world-renowned education brand Sesame Workshop will help children calm school anxiety and understand new and different routines they may experience during the pandemic, such as Wearing a kids face mask Anxiety about leaving home Washing hands frequently Social distancing Not being able to give hugs or high-fives to friends Staggered schedules Why some friends may not be at school Temperature checks New classroom seating arrangementsHeroes Wear Masks is a sweet and educational mask book for kids that reminds readers it's super to help everyone stay healthy and safe! It's the perfect pandemic book with tools to discuss important topics as kids go back to school, preschool, daycare, or out in any public setting where they'd need a face mask to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.Plus, this Sesame Street book includes bonus tips for grown-ups in the back with language parents, caregivers, and educators can use with young children to talk about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond!Trade Review"[Heroes Wear Masks] is all about helping kids because so many are having to adjust especially going to school... a special message for everybody who is transitioning back to school in one way or another. " - Hoda Kotb on NBC Today Show"Filled with tips from Elmo to help kids who are a little nervous as they navigate this new normal. [Heroes Wear Masks] has something we can all learn: Elmo and his friends do belly breathing every morning because it's a nice thing to start the day." - Vladimir Duthiers on CBS This Morning"In Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo's Super Adventure, [Elmo] holds young readers' hands as he navigates the changing world amid the COVID-19 pandemic that sees some big changes to his usual school-day routine." - People"Elmo is nervous about starting school, but learns to wash his hands, take deep breaths and wear a mask to keep everyone safe." - Today.com, '17 books to ease kids' anxiety about coronavirus'"I highly recommend this book to families of young children. I also think teachers of young children should have this in their library right now and be reading it to their students." - NAPPA (National Parenting Product Awards)
£10.49
Sourcebooks The Light She Feels Inside
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£17.34
Sourcebooks Wonderland My First Day of Preschool
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£10.99
Sourcebooks Wonderland My First Day of Kindergarten
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£10.99
Sourcebooks Wonderland My First Day of First Grade
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£10.99
Lerner Publishing Group Luis's First Day: A Story about Courage
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£12.25
Lerner Publishing Group Bo and the School Bully
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£11.89
Lerner Publishing Group Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Silly School
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£11.89
Hightree Publishing You Have a Voice
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£18.99
A&U Children's Zelda Stitch Term Two: Too Much Witch
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£12.34
A&U Children's Show Stopper! The Susie K Diaries
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£8.54
A&U Children's Happy Camper! The Susie K Diaries
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£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia Clementine Rose and the Farm Fiasco 4
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£9.49
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing The Kindness Club
Book SynopsisThe Kindness Club is a gorgeous story that depicts a group of kids engaging in kind, friendly, non-gender-specific play. It challenges those age-old assumptions that boys will be boys and girls will be pretty. Say hello to The Kindness Club! A diverse cast of friendly characters welcome a new kid to their preschool and show them how all types of fun and emotions are for everyone. The Kindness Club depicts familiar activities and scenarios that readers can expect at preschool or kindergarten, but challenges age-old assumptions that boys will be boys and girls will be pretty. With uplifting rhyme and a playful art style, kids will have a ball poring over each page. Great for kids ages 3 and up, and perfect for pre-schoolers and kinder new starters.
£15.04
Kids Can Press Memoirs of a Sidekick
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£16.10
Tundra Books Your First Day of Circus School
Book SynopsisA clever, comical re-imagining of the classic first day of school story, with a circus twist!Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages! It's the most amazing day on earth: the first day of school! It can be a daunting prospect, but don't worry — your big brother can show you the ropes. Join a nervous boy and his enthusiastic older brother as they navigate the highs and lows of a first day at school . . . except this school is a big top, and the teacher is named Miss Stupendous, and the cafeteria can be a zoo, literally! It turns out, school isn't so scary when you can let off steam during recess (on a steam train) and walk on stilts to all of your classes. With a bit of help from family and some new friends, you'll make it to the top of the class in no time! This charming take on school readiness will delight new school-goers and take a bit of the fear out of those first-day jitters.
£8.54
Our Ancestories Imhotep of Ancient Kemet
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£18.99
Andersen Press Ltd New Friend Old Friends
Book SynopsisPhoebe, Daisy and Erika are very excited – a new girl is joining their class! But when Shazia starts school, the three girls compete to be her friend. Shazia comes from Pakistan and everything is new for her. She is eager to fit in and when her adventurous plans go wrong, the three old friends have to work together to help their new friend.Trade Review"A wonderful series for newly independent readers" * The School Librarian *"Heartwarming story about coping with the demands of friendship will appeal to all thoughtful readers." * Carousel *"Fun but sensitive understanding of the dilemmas felt from girls and the impact their friends have on them." * Kidscene *
£7.80
Andersen Press Ltd Eric and the Striped Horror
Book SynopsisEric is an ordinary boy who loves football, and hates tests. Unluckily, a big test is coming up! Then his Auntie Rose sends him a very strange present from her travels in South America: an ugly, stinky, stripy jumper with magical powers. It can turn the wearer into a genius, so long as it is never washed. Eric finds the jumper really does have a miraculous effect on his brain power – but can there be too much of a good thing?Trade Review"There's lots of adventure and laughs-a-plenty in this little story, which mixes magic into a tale of everyday school life." -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *
£10.24
Child's Play International Ltd Dentista/Dentist
Book Synopsis¿Cuánto tiempo tendremos que esperar? ¿Dolerá? ¿Cuál es la mejor manera de limpiar mis dientes? ¡Leer Dentista con su hijo es la oportunidad perfecta para hablar de todo lo que se hace en el dentista, y mucho más! How long will we have to wait? Will it hurt? What’s the best way of cleaning my teeth? Reading Dentist with your child is the perfect opportunity to talk about these questions, and many more!
£9.06
O'Brien Press Ltd True Friends at Fernside
£12.13
Chronicle Books Boo-Boos of Bluebell Elementary
Book SynopsisPick up this rollicking, dramatic, hilarious read-aloud as a wide cast of characters come to the school office for help with their bumps, runny noses, and many other colorful complaints! Kids at Bluebell don't feel well - Gus is sad, and Benny fell. Splinters, lice, a paper cut, throw-up, bumps, a hungry gut. Charlee's tooth won't wiggle free! But there's someone to go to - Miss Peatree! The big feelings and minor dilemmas of elementary school are no match for this hilarious, delightful cast of characters and the untiring compassion of Miss Peatree. One after another, students pile into her office to get fixed up - whether they need a Band-Aid for a bumped knee or a solution for a touch of homesickness. Even the principal visits with an urgent paper cut! With irresistible, hilarious rhyme and endlessly lively art, Chelsea Lin Wallace and Alison Farrell showcase the humor of elementary school's many little problems and the gentle good sense that puts everything right.
£12.99
Chronicle Books Ben Y and the Ghost in the Machine: The Kids
Book SynopsisThe second book in the Kids Under the Stairs series is now available in paperback! Ben Y's just about had it with school. Every corner she turns, she's being called "Benita," getting Dress Coded by Mr. Mann for some supposedly inappropriate item of clothing, or running into the ineffable, inescapable, indefinable Ace - who makes her feel weird, weirdly seen, and strangely at peace, all at once. Even her best buds - Ben B, Jordan J, and Javier; the kids under the stairs - all seem far too content following the rules and making their school newspaper under the attentive direction of their beloved teacher, Ms. J. And home's no better. Last year, Ben Y's older brother died, and the family is still very much learning how to cope - if by coping you mean coming home to cry at lunch, or secretly building a friendship bracelet empire, or obsessively visiting a chatroom to talk to Benicio's ghost. But when Benicio suddenly starts typing back, Ben Y must act - fast, hard, and now. What happens when those actions collide, buried family feelings are exposed, and Ben Y's own deepest secrets become impossible to hide? With a lovable cast of characters and full of raw emotion, this heartwarming, laugh-out-loud novel-in-verse tells an honest, authentic story about friendship, family, and personal identity that celebrates different types of intelligence and shows how every kid deserves to become their own "divergent" self.
£10.88
Chronicle Books El viaje de Yenebi a la escuela (Yenebi's Drive
Book SynopsisDreamers meets School's First Day of School in this vibrant story that puts a whole new spin on one loving family's morning drive to school. Every morning, I'm up at four o'clock. I brush my teeth, get dressed, and drag my sister Melanie to the car where Mami's waiting for us. Se nos va hacer tarde! Apurarse! For the next two hours, we'll be in the car driving-past tamale vendors (my favorite part), through la linea (my least favorite part), and across the US border. That's how we get to school every day. This is our normal. Vamos! In a winning, sunny voice in a bright, friendly palette, debut author-illustrator Sendy Santamaria tells the story of one girl's commute, a commute Sendy herself made growing up as an American citizen living in Mexico. Yenebi's Drive to School takes readers on a trip to school that many will recognize as very similar to their own.
£12.99
Gill Books Finding Hope
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£12.25
Flying Eye Books A Day That's Ours
Book SynopsisIn this heart-warming, poetic story, a father and child share the last few moments of quiet before the school year begins. They take the time to notice each detail as they spend their special day together - from making a special pancake breakfast to noticing each spider's web and falling feather. A moving story for parents to share with their little ones as they take their first steps into school or nursery.Trade ReviewA stunning book that reminds us to slow down and appreciate the precious time we have together. One to read over and over again. -- Hellen Kellock, author of Out to SeaPoignant story about the wonder of small things and the emotions of sending a child to school. -- The BooksellerIdeal for a child about to start school (or indeed an emotional parent experiencing the same), the poetic prose and illustrations reflect a true love story of parent and child. It's refreshing to see a father depicted as primary carer in this book. -- Children's Books Ireland
£12.34
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing When Robots Go Bad 2 Super Baddies
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£9.49
Hardie Grant Children's Publishing Running Riot
Book SynopsisIt’s a race between Mean Streak and his arch-nemesis, Super Flash! First to get the flag from Goodie Primary wins.
£9.49
Five Mile Tilda Teaches Francais (that's French!)
Book SynopsisTilda has no tonsils. Last week she had her tonsils out, so this week Tilda is stuck at home recovering. Luckily, she has her babysitter Lilly to keep her company. But unluckily, it is French week at school and Tilda is missing out on all the fun. This makes Tilda feel mangry. That's right, mad and angry. She decides to have her own French week and to teach Lilly all the French words she knows. But will French week at home really measure up?
£10.40
Islandport Press Finchosaurus
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£14.20
Boys Town Press Fix it with Focus: A Story About Ignoring
Book SynopsisFocus. Focus. Focus. That''s the advice Blake hears again and again but never seems to follow. Blake has a short attention span. In the classroom, he carelessly demolishes a Lego volcano in his rush to see who''s outside the window. On the pitch, he gets his elbow and his ego bruised because of a distracting clod of dirt. In the lunchroom, he stops telling his own story to flip a bottle and ends up drenched in a puddle. The poor guy stumbles from one mishap to another because of a complete lack of concentration.Will his fortunes change when the caring adults in his life introduce him to hands-on tools and manipulatives, such as squishy erasers, stress balls and glove taps? And can a work/break cycle, coupled with using the word FOCUS as a mnemonic device, make things any better?FIX IT WITH FOCUS is from the pen of award-winning author and school counsellor Bryan Smith, whose popular Executive FUNction series offers great lessons to young readers who struggle with self-control, have the wiggles, or are coping with ADHD.
£11.39
Amberjack Publishing Company Flip the Silver Switch Volume 2
Book SynopsisThe Crimson Five are headed to the Piedmont Global Championships in Quebec, where they'll compete against the best inventor teams in the world. Kia and her New York teammates are excited to share a new amazing invention — but they're blind-sided with another task to solve, with just two weeks to do it!As the team struggles with a lack of creativity, rumors leave The Crimson Five questioning everything about each other. Kia knows she and her team must come together like never before in order to win a coveted spot on the Swirl and Spark Creativity Tour, but tragedy threatens to derail all that they've built.The Crimson Five are together again.Because sometimes it takes a whole team to help you see things clearly.
£13.25
Amberjack Publishing Company Dewey Fairchild, Teacher Problem Solver Volume 2
Book SynopsisGenius problem solver Dewey takes up the challenge after a client shows up desperate to pacify his teacher. In this follow-up to Dewey Fairchild, Parent Problem Solver, It turns out that tons of kids have troublesome teachers, so he’s soon up to his neck in cases—from classic cases of teachers who are soo boring to bizarre cases like the teacher who leaves students scared of water—even water fountains. Meanwhile, Dewey's school starts limiting toilet paper use—to just one tiny square at a time!—and replaces Dewey’s beloved vending machines with . . . a garden. That's no substitute for the delightful snacks Dewey lives for, so he and his best friends protest with a secret demonstration involving edible additions to school property. But detention may be the least of their problems when some argue their actions were vandalism. Will their demands for student involvement sway the administration, or will they be caught and punished with detention . . . or worse?
£12.30
Encantos The Birthday Book Las Maanitas Canticos
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£11.99
Vertical Comics The Delinquent Housewife!, 4
Book SynopsisA family comedy manga about a high school boy and his sister in law who moves in, who has a BIG secret from her past. When her mother-in-law finds her biker jacket, Komugi decides it’s time to stop lying, and tells the truth about her delinquent past. But even after coming clean, things only grow more awkward between Komugi and her MIL, and it leaves her down in the dumps. To cheer herself up, she sneaks out one night on her bike—and Dai, worried about her state of mind, insists on going with her. The two end up having a confrontation… An imminent homecoming spurs everyone into action in this final volume!
£11.66
Regal House Publishing LLC Grape!
Book SynopsisGrape is in trouble again! He punched Miss Roof in the arm! Now he’s suspended for two weeks, and Principal Clarkson has threatened to send him to Riverwash, a school for problem kids. But he has one last chance. Grape must spend an hour a day writing about his history of trouble, and there’s a lot of trouble to choose from... Grape’s best friend Lou is by his side, and even though Grape drives his parents crazy, they’re pulling for him all the way. But will Grape make sense of it all? Will it be enough to keep him out of Riverwash?Trade Review"Grape's misadventures, born from the 'spiders' in his brain, are hilarious and heart-wrenching. Whether he's stuck in a storm drain, singing songs to his crush, or (gulp) streaking, you will find yourself cheering and quite possibly shedding a tear for this dear boy. Grape! is a book of uncommon empathy, a perfect story for every child who wants to be heard and loved for who they are, and for every grown up who wants to understand them." J. Cynthia McDermott EdD. Founder, Horace Mann Upstanders Children's Book Award; Professor and Regional Director at Antioch University, Los Angeles"Gabriel Arquilevich has created something very special here. Hilarious, moving, and full of life, Grape is an unforgettable character, an unforgettable book." Gayle Brandeis, award-winning author of My Life with the Lincolns"Quirky kids (and adults who remember being quirky kids) will cheer for Gabriel Arquilevich's Grape! a lovable mess of a tween who moves from one laugh-out-loud disaster to another while struggling to navigate school and friendships and musical theater camp in this rollicking homage to 1970s pop culture." Melissa Hart, author of Avenging the Owl and Better with Books: 500 Diverse Books to Ignite Empathy and Encourage Self-Acceptance in Tweens and Teens ."Bitter-sweetness and a touch of humor make this a tale which touches the heart and proves there's more to trouble than just being mean. Grape is in trouble again, but this time, he's suspended from school for two weeks. The principal hasn't decided whether to let Grape return or send him of to a school for problem children. Grape's one chance is to write down his memories of the times he's gotten in trouble over the years. And there are some big ones to chose from. But as he writes, he might discover more than the unfairness in all of it. While starting and ending with the usual story scenes, the rest of these pages constitute Grape's journal. It takes place in the 1970's with a boy who tries his best to work with people, but they never seem to work with him back. In the end, the spiders talk in his head and things go wacky or simply wrong. Each episode is a mixture of humor and heart-aching consequences. Grape's mistakes are clear. Still, he never has ill intentions...not mean, anyway. He, like many kids, ends up finding himself in situations which blur the lines of rules, necessities or desire. Readers will understand Grape's problems and feel for him, while clearly seeing what exactly went wrong and why. Grape isn't a normal kid. This is never directly said but becomes clear as the tale goes on. It's never said what exactly his problem is (outside of an accident which leaves a cracked skull when he's very young), only that he has spiders which wiggle and talk in his head when they shouldn't. It's a gentle way to help readers understand those who might be a bit different. It makes a great read for especially for the classroom environment and is sure to bring new awareness and insights into understanding those around us." T. Drecker , Reviewer at Bookworm for Kids"In 1970s California, Argentinean Jewish middle schooler Gabriel, or Grape, struggles with school and fitting in. Grape blames his problems on the "spiders" in his brain, a result of falling backward from his high chair as a baby and cracking his skull open. Most recently, he punched Miss Roof in the arm and was suspended for two weeks. Principal Clarkson wants to send him to Riverwash, a school for "problem" kids, but gives him one more chance. Grape must spend an hour a day writing about his history of trouble, from getting stuck in a storm drain to fighting with his best friend Lou. The story, written in journal entries from Grape's perspective, chronicles everything that led up to his most recent incident, including challenges at musical theater camp and a fascination with streaking. Grape's actions and issues with impulse control might prove alienating to some readers, but relatable for others with similar experiences. VERDICT Quirky kids will relate to Grape's struggles to fit in both in school and with friends." Sarah Polace, School Library Journal"Grape is in trouble again! He punched Miss Roof in the arm! Now he's suspended from school for two weeks, and Principal Clarkson has threatened to send him to Riverwash, a school for problem kids. But he has one last chance. Grape must spend an hour a day writing about his history of trouble, and there's a lot of trouble to choose from! Grape's best friend Lou is by his side, and even though Grape drives his parents crazy, they're pulling for him all the way. But will Grape make sense of it all? Will it be enough to keep him out of Riverwash? A deftly crafted novel by an author with a genuine flair for young reader involvement from beginning to end, "Grape!" by Gabriel Arquilevich is an especially recommended addition to school and community General Fiction collections for children ages 9-12." James A. Cox, Midwest Book Reviews"An honest troublemaker pleads his way into our hearts in Grape! , the upper middle grade treasure from Gabriel Arquilevich." Joe Walters, Independent Book Review
£12.30
Amberjack Publishing The Truth about Leaving
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£11.35
Amberjack Publishing Company Flip the Silver Switch Volume 2
Book SynopsisThe Crimson Five are headed to the Piedmont Global Championships in Quebec, where they'll compete against the best inventor teams in the world. Kia and her New York teammates are excited to share a new amazing invention — but they're blind-sided with another task to solve, with just two weeks to do it!As the team struggles with a lack of creativity, rumors leave The Crimson Five questioning everything about each other. Kia knows she and her team must come together like never before in order to win a coveted spot on the Swirl and Spark Creativity Tour, but tragedy threatens to derail all that they've built.The Crimson Five are together again.Because sometimes it takes a whole team to help you see things clearly.
£13.25
Amberjack Publishing Company Dewey Fairchild, Sibling Problem Solver Volume 3
Book SynopsisIn this third book of the Dewey Fairchild series, young entrepreneur and problem-solver Dewey helps other kids face perhaps the toughest challenge yet: siblings. Whether it's a brother chasing his sister around with a fart in a jar, or kids coping with the over-the-top festivities for new babies-on-the-way, Dewey is always ready for a new challenge.
£12.30
Amberjack Publishing Company Pop the Bronze Balloon Volume 3
Book SynopsisThe Crimson Five make their International Debut! Kia Krumpet and her team of young inventors embark on the Swirl and Spark Creativity Tour, the highest level of the Piedmont Challenge. To solidify their spots at the Piedmont Inventor’s Prep School once and for all, they’re challenged to create a final life-changing invention with Team France and Team Switzerland. Everything changes when the Crimson Five stumble upon a hidden invention with a secret and discover that someone else is pulling the strings in the competition. In order to save Piedmont, and the futures of all kids with big dreams around the world, Kia, Ander, Mare, Jax, and Jillian must find a way to unlock the invention and lead a new connected team—the ultimate test of imagination and teamwork. The Crimson Five are traveling the globe. Because a dream is born to become a dream come true.
£13.25
Penguin Putnam Inc In Our Garden
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£13.29
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Black Panther School Planner: Be Strong, Be
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£16.19
Random House USA Inc Rosie Goes to Preschool
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£9.56
