Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories
Penguin Young Readers Group Lucky Scramble
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£17.84
Random House USA Inc To Bee Or Not to Bee Minecraft Stonesword Saga 4
Book SynopsisGet ready to find danger, adventure—and maybe even a lot of laughs—with the fourth book in the deluxe illustrated hardcover Stonesword Saga Chapter Book series, the only official Minecraft chapter book series!Based on the most popular video game of all time, this all-new chapter book series takes a group of intrepid Minecraft players deeper into the game than ever before. This time, Harper and her friends tackle a real-life ecological crisis. The bees around their school and the Stonesword Library are disappearing—and a splinter of the Evoker King has taken on the form of a bee colony with a hive mind! Could there be a connection with the rip they've seen growing bigger and darker in the Minecraft sky? And will their actions make things better or worse? Find out in the next amazing instalment of the Minecraft Stonesword Chapter Book series.© 2023 Mojang AB. All Rights Reserved. Minecraft, the Minecraft logo, the Mojang Studios logo a
£9.49
Random House USA Inc The Golems Game Minecraft Stonesword Saga 5
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£9.49
Random House USA Inc The Golems Game Minecraft Stonesword Saga 5
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£12.99
Random House USA Inc The End of the Overworld Minecraft Stonesword
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£12.99
Random House USA Inc The Piano Lesson The Cuphead Show
Book SynopsisIt''s music and laughs galore as Cuphead and Mugman tickle the ivories in this full-color retelling of the Piano Lesson from Netflix''s hit animated series The Cuphead Show!The Cuphead Show! follows the adventures of two lovable brothers—Cuphead and Mugman—through their unique misadventures! But no matter what the trouble is, they’ve always got one another’s backs. But what happens when Mugman''s dream of becoming a great pianist is dashed by an unexpected musical genius? Fans of the Netflix animated series or the video game that inspired it, will love this retelling with full-color images straight from the laugh out loud series!
£7.00
Random House USA Inc Field Day
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£6.96
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
£22.99
Random House Children's Books Elmos Sports Day Sesame Street
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£10.54
Random House Children's Books Bea Mullins Takes a Shot
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£19.94
Random House Children's Books Grover Yoga Sesame Street
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£11.63
Random House Children's Books A MINECRAFT MOVIE Little Golden Book
£7.08
Penguin USA Corduroy Goes to the Beach
Book SynopsisCelebrate Corduroy’s 50th anniversary with this lift-the-flap beach adventure! Corduroy and his friends are heading to the beach for a fun-filled day of playing by the sea. First they jump over the waves and fly kites, then it’s time for a tasty picnic lunch and a special treat—ice cream! In the afternoon, Corduroy and his pals collect seashells and build sandcastles. Seven spreads filled with thirty-five flaps will keep small fingers happily busy.
£11.69
Penguin Putnam Inc The Boy in Number Four
Book Synopsis “The Boy in Number Four had a passion and a dream … to one day be a player on a big league hockey team.” It takes hard work and dedication to make it to the big league, but those aren’t the only things that are important. Respect, determination and the sheer thrill of the game brought Bobby Orr from a small northern town in Canada to one of the best teams in the NHL. Using Bobby Orr and his journey as a model, The Boy in Number Four celebrates the game of hockey—from backyard rinks to the big leagues. A book for hockey enthusiasts of all ages!
£13.49
Frances Lincoln Ltd I Love My Bike
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£14.78
Penguin Books Canada Ltd Great
Book SynopsisA story of teamwork with a positive message, featuring Wayne Gretzky and Coach Wally (Wayne's dad, Walter Gretzky)Taylor is so excited when he makes the hockey team -- and not just any team, but HIS team. The boy they are already calling The Great One. Taylor wants to be great too, but he's still got a lot to learn. Lucky for him, Coach Wally is in his corner, guiding him through the ups and downs of being part of a hockey team, and being the best player he can be. As Coach Wally says, if you have a good time, work hard and do your best, that is all that matters.
£8.54
CAMCAT BOOKS Vaulting Through Time
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£17.95
Kingfisher Amazing Machines Shiny Snow Machines
Book SynopsisSnow planes, sleds, and snowmobileszoom across the snow.You can see them coming, as they shine and glow!Amazing Machines: Shiny Snow Machines follows Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they wrap up warm and explore things that go in the snow! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love including zambonis, ice trucks, snow-making machines, snowgliders, and much more.From tractors and trucks to robots and rockets, the bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parker''s bright, engaging artwork, and Tony Mitton''s simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!Continue to explore
£11.69
Kingfisher Amazing Machines Shiny Snow Machines
Book SynopsisSnow planes, sleds, and snowmobileszoom across the snow.You can see them coming, as they shine and glow!Amazing Machines: Shiny Snow Machines follows Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they wrap up warm and explore things that go in the snow! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love including zambonis, ice trucks, snow-making machines, snowgliders, and much more.From tractors and trucks to robots and rockets, the bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parker''s bright, engaging artwork, and Tony Mitton''s simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures!Continue to explore
£6.99
Capstone Trucks Hide
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£20.38
Amazon Publishing Asiago
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£12.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Mudball
Book SynopsisWith its winning combination of satisfying story and cinematic illustrations, Mudball should make a splash with underdogs and baseball fans alike. —The Horn BookAndy Oyler is the shortest player on the Minneapolis Millers baseball team, not to mention in the whole league. And no matter how hard he tries, he can’t seem to get a hit. But one fateful spring day in 1903, a sudden change in the weather leads to a change in Andy Oyler’s luck, and Andy discovers that the shortest player can become the game’s biggest hero. Matt Tavares brings a legend to life — and offers a bibliography and author’s note about this all-American true story.
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Millions of Snow Playtime with Little Nye
Book SynopsisJoin Little Nye and his friends in a picture book celebrating imaginative play in simple stories and fresh illustrations with a fun, retro feel.When Lester rolls a lump of snow around the yard, it grows bigger and bigger, but what is it? It’s too big to throw, and with the help of Nella, Gracie, and Little Nye, it’s now as big as Lester himself. Why, it’s just the right size for a snow friend! All that’s needed are a few finishing touches to make him come to life. And all the friends need is some cocoa and sugar buns to warm them up after!
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Zacharys Ball Tavares Baseball Books
Book Synopsis“Zachary’s Ball is a children’s classic.” —Peter Gammons, hall-of-Fame baseball reporterWhen Zachary’s father catches a foul ball at Fenway Park and gives it to him, something really amazing happens. Zachary finds himself on the pitcher’s mound, wearing a Red Sox uniform and playing against New York! As long as Zachary has the ball, all his baseball fantasies seem to come true. But can he hold on to its magic? Zachary’s Ball, Matt Tavares’s debut picture book, is a perfect story for celebrating the 100th birthday of the setting that inspired it: Boston’s Fenway Park, the oldest park still in use by a major-league club — and one of the country’s most beloved ballparks.
£14.39
Candlewick Press (MA) Bizzy Bear Lets Go and Play
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£10.67
Candlewick Press,U.S. PickUp Game A Full Day of Full Court
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Below
Book SynopsisSecrets have a way of floating to the surface. . . . Mystery, compelling characters, and an abandoned town beneath a lake make for a must-read adventure.On the day Cassie was born, they drowned her town. The mayor flipped a lever and everyone cheered as Old Lower Grange was submerged beneath five thousand swimming pools’ worth of water. Now, twelve years later, Cassie feels drawn to the manmade lake and the mysteries it hides — and she’s not the only one. Her classmate Liam, who wears oversized swim trunks to cover the scars on his legs, joins Cassie in her daily swims across the off-limits side of the lake. As the summer heats up, the water drops lower and lower, offering them glimpses of the ghostly town and uncovering secrets one prominent town figure seems anxious to keep submerged. But like a swimmer who ventures too far from shore, Cassie realizes she can’t turn back. Can she bring their suspicions to light before it’s too late —
£15.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Martina Chrissie The Greatest Rivalry in the
Book SynopsisA fascinating dual biography of tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert celebrates the power of equality, respect, and sportsmanship.Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert come from completely different places and play tennis in completely different ways. Chrissie is the all-American girl: practiced, poised, with perfect technique. Martina hails from Czechoslovakia, a Communist country, and her game is ruled by emotion. Everything about them is different, except one thing: they both want to be the best. But as their intense rivalry grows, something else begins to swing into place, and a friendship forms that will outlast all their tennis victories. Phil Bildner and Brett Helquist tell the engaging true story of these two masters of the court as they win title after title — and, most importantly, the hearts of the fans.
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Jabari Jumps
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Race Car
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£8.92
Candlewick Press (MA) Peppa Pig and the Camping Trip
Book SynopsisPack up the sleeping bags for a camping trip with Peppa, complete with a camper van full of surprises.Peppa Pig and her brother, George, are very excited. They’re going on vacation! This time Daddy Pig has borrowed a camper van that has its own sink and beds and a roof that lifts up. It also turns into a boat they can take on the river. Even more fun are the nature activities Peppa enjoys with her family, like visiting swimming ducks, spotting wildlife on their walks, building a campfire, and pitching Daddy’s old tent. But best of all are the shooting stars they see in the night sky as they’re falling asleep!
£14.24
Candlewick Press,U.S. Giant Pumpkin Suite
Book SynopsisWho are you, if you can’t be what you always expected? A moving coming-of-age tale of prodigy and community, unlikely friendship and growing things.Twelve-year-old Rose Brutigan has grown seven inches in the last eight months. She’s always been different from her twin brother, Thomas, but now she towers over him in too many ways. The gap in their interests continues to widen as well. Musically talented Rose is focused on winning the upcoming Bach Cello Suites Competition, while happy-go-lucky Thomas has taken up the challenge of growing a giant pumpkin in the yard of their elderly neighbor, Mr. Pickering. But when a serious accident changes the course of the summer, Rose is forced to grow and change in ways she never could have imagined. Along the way there’s tap dancing and classic musicals, mail-order worms and neighborhood-sourced compost, fresh-squeezed lemonade, the Minnesota State Fair — and an eclectic cast of local characters that readers
£17.09
Candlewick Press Big Bug Log
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisys Sailboat
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£7.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bicycling Rules of the Road
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Bicycling Rules of the Road" is the second cycling safety rules title by artist /author/cyclist Kelly Pulley, following "The Cycling Wangdoos (9780764354069)." Bike enthusiast and cyclist Devin Van Dyke knows all the bicycling rules because his mother and father have taught him well. Also, he knows his mother worries about him. So he tries to follow the rules of cycling such as wear your helmet, follow traffic rules, no passengers allowed on the bike, ride on the right, use signals, etc. However, Devin was so happy and eager to share his lovely lively bike ride that he forgot one of the rules when Betsy LaBelle asked him if he could give her a ride. One things leads to another, and soon Devin is forgetting even more bicycle safety rules and practicing very unsafe bicycle riding habits indeed. Humorous, action filled bright colored illustrations express all the excitement and danger of Devin's extremely daring and unconventional bike ride, carrying not only Betsy, but the whole basketball team, a cat, and a goat besides! Needless to say the rule breaking ride ends in disaster, but fortunately not serious injury to anyone but the 408 boxes of worms for Bubba's Fish Bait that fell off the truck Devin ran into, cushioning everyone's fall with gooey worm slime......Euuuuuuuuu. But Devin learned his lesson. From then on he followed all the bicycling rules. Just to be sure, they are written twice in the book, first in the front in verse, and second in clear narrative prose on the last page, Bicycling Rules of the Road. "Bicycling Rules of the Road" uses verse, dashing color illustrations, charm and humor to deliver a memorable safety message for young readers age 5 and up. -- Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch[Bicycling Rules of the Road] took me back to memories of riding my bicycle as a kid. I love riding my bike because I feel free, but with that freedom comes a responsibility to ride safely. As cyclists it is our duty to ride as safely as possible and to obey the rules of the road. I never leave home without my helmet and I obey all traffic laws, because I know that my life is at stake. Kelly Pulley does a great job of capturing the essence of bicycle riding and the importance of being safe on the road. -- Guy East, professional track cyclist and founder of Hope SportsIdeal when reinforcing for children, the importance of safely riding a bicycle. -- Librarian on a BicycleGreat book for introducing basic bicycle rules to young kids. -- iHeartLiteracy
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Cycling Wangdoos
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIt’s been fun to read Cycling Wangdoos to my son, Lucas, and I hope that all junior cyclists can enjoy the book as much as we do. It’s a great family book about enjoying the best sport in the world. -- Kristin Armstrong, Professional Cyclist and 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist
£14.39
Johns Hopkins University Press The Colts Baltimore A City and Its Love Affair in
Book SynopsisRevealing warm ties between Baltimore and its beloved Colts, Olesker's writing makes the events of 1958 seem like only yesterday.Trade ReviewLike a love poem... to a more innocent time. -- Diane Scharper Baltimore Sun 2009Table of ContentsPreface: The Ghosts of Ball Games Past1. The Lost City2. "Just Look at Those Awful People"3. The Homely Girl4. "Way You Chuck 'em In, Hon"5. Father Raymond Berry6. Lenny and Big Daddy7. The Autumn Rituals8. The Last Rites9. A Town without Foreplay10. Sudden Life11. "They Just Wanted Somebody to Be Happy With"Note on Sources
£30.01
Penguin Putnam Inc Ladybug Girl and Bingo
Book SynopsisThis hardcover picture book in the New York Times bestselling Ladybug Girl series explores the theme of responsibility for a pet and the fun of a first camping trip. Lulu and her dog Bingo the basset hound are best friends. Whenever they play outside, Bingo always stays close by Lulu’s side. When they go camping for the first time, Lulu does her best to be responsible and hold tight to Bingo’s leash. But what happens when Bingo wants to explore the forest on his own and runs off? This is a job for Ladybug Girl! She will find Bingo in time for toasting marshmallows at the campfire. For fans of Fancy Nancy and Toot and Puddle, the Ladybug Girl series honors a love of the outdoors, family, and creativity!
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Ladybug Girl Plays
Book SynopsisFor the youngest Ladybug Girl fans comes a concept board book about all the different kinds of games that kids like to play. With its sturdy format and at 12 pages long, this book is perfect for toddlers. Ladybug Girl and her dog Bingo love to play all different kinds of games, from jump rope, to hide-and-seek, to tea party. When Ladybug Girl uses her imagination, those games become even more fun!
£8.27
Random House Children's Books Mystery at Camp Survival 154 Boxcar Children
Book SynopsisThe Boxcar Children know how much work it takes to live in the wilderness. They also know how much fun it can be! The children love exploring and learning new things at a primitive skills summer camp. But when strange things start happening around the camp, they need to use another of their favorite skillsâmystery solving!
£7.55
Albert Whitman & Company First Snow
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£16.14
Holiday House Inc The Cowboy
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£7.99
Holiday House Inc Nate Likes to Skate
Book Synopsis Nate loves skateboarding, but Kate prefers making hats. I hate to skate, she tells Nate. Do you like my hat? Unimpressed, Nate retorts I hate that hat. Kate’s feelings are hurt—so she ignores Nate as he falls. Now that Nate is hurt and sad, too, his outlook has changed. Wait, Kate, he says. I was a brat. Kate waits, and admits she wasn’t nice either, and new possibilities open. Now Nate and Kate both like to skate—and wear hats! Straightforward and heartfelt, Nate and Kate’s story is the perfect reminder that we may not always share each other’s interests, but we must be respectful and open-minded all the same! An I Like to Read® book for emerging readers. Guided Reading Level D.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc New Red Bike
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£7.59
Holiday House Inc The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle
Book SynopsisSelected for the 2019-2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master ListA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA determined 12-year-old girl bikes across the country in this quirky and charming debut middle grade novel.Introverted Bicycle has lived most of her life at the Mostly Silent Monastery in Washington, D.C. When her guardian, Sister Wanda, announces that Bicycle is going to attend a camp where she will learn to make friends, Bicycle says no way and sets off on her bike for San Francisco to meet her idol, a famous cyclist, certain he will be her first true friend. Who knew that a ghost would haunt her handlebars and that she would have to contend with bike-hating dogs, a bike-loving horse, bike-crushing pigs, and a mysterious lady dressed in black. Over the uphills and downhills of her journey, Bicycle discovers that friends are not such a bad thing to have after all, and that a dozen cookies really can solve most problem
£15.29
Holiday House Inc The Sharing Book
Book SynopsisA simple story about the little acts of sharing and kindness that make a day special.A hand is perfect for holding.A smile is just right for hello. A pinkie is waiting to promise and FRIENDS, best friends, are for sharing.Come join two best friends on a camping trip as they share the wonderful things they do outdoors with family and friends: meals, laughter, adventures, stories, campfire songs. All the things that make an outdoor experience exciting and memorable. But the most important thing—love—more than anything else, is always for sharing.
£15.19
Holiday House Inc We Play Soccer Jugamos Al Fútbol
Book SynopsisJoe speaks English. He loves soccer. José habla español. A José le gusta el fútbol. This story is in English and Spanish!Hola, Joe. / Hi, José. I have my uniform. /Tengo mi uniforme.I am ready. / Estoy listo.Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, are on the same soccer team. They have their uniforms and their cleats. They can both juggle the ball. At first, the boys must wait on the bench. But when the coach lets them in the game, both Joe and José score goals. “We win,” says Joe. “Ganamos,” says José.Perfect for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and first and second graders who are learning to speak or read English and Spanish. A delightful reading experience for bilingual families. René Colato Laínez, a teacher in a bilingual kindergarten classroom, has crafted an ingenious story that authentically and naturally uses conversat
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Score One More
Book SynopsisAn act of kindness on the soccer field. This book is perfect for new readers. This heart-warming Level E story is perfect for readers who are gaining more confidence in their reading.Lin kicks the ball. They run. They pass.Some kids won''t let May play soccer, but one boy invites her to join his team. And when he has a chance to score a winning goal, he gives up his chance and passes the ball to May. Now May can experience the joy of victory!Level E stories feature a distinct beginning, middle, and end, with kid-friendly illustrations offering clues for more challenging sentences. Varied punctuation and simple contractions may be included. Level E books are suitable for early first graders. When Level E is mastered, follow up with Level F.The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators-
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