Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse
Michael and Michael The Vacuum Cleaner Allergic To Dust
£10.97
Oceano Travesia Canción de Cuna Para Una Ovejita
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£14.06
Oceano Travesia El Conejo En La Luna
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£14.51
Montena Una liada de mermelada / Hairy Sam Loves Bread
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£10.32
Lata de Sal El Gato Que No Bajaba del Sillon
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£16.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hampire
Book SynopsisOn the farm, the critters knew,At night while they were sleeping,Past barn and pens,Past lambs and hens, A HAMPIRE went out creeping.One dark night when Duck can’t sleep, he ventures out in search of the perfect midnight snack. But when he runs into the dreaded Hampire, the chase is on, all across the farm! Will Duck—and his snacks—make it safely back to bed? From author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and illustrator Howard Fine comes this madcap barnyard adventure, perfect for reading aloud.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc If You Were a Panda Bear
Book SynopsisThe authors of If You Were a Penguin, Wendell and Florence Minor, turn their attention to bears in the educational picture book If You Were a Panda Bear. If You Were a Panda Bear introduces different types of bears to young children. Through the poems in this charming storybook, kids will learn that pandas are shy and eat bamboo, black bears love to climb trees, and grizzly bears can be up to ten feet tall. A section at the back includes even more fun animal facts. The full-color illustrations are playful and bring the personality of each bear wonderfully to life.
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Saving Red
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£14.39
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ronit Jamil
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Ronit & Jamil is as beautiful as it is timely. This modern-day Romeo and Juliet is a story that is at once supremely specific and stunningly universal. The poems stand on their own while holding together a narrative that you want to live inside of long after the final page." -- Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Junk Boy
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The free-verse form effectively propels this story, which is at once action-oriented and introspective, forward. Bobby’s emotion-filled thoughts make him a narrator it is easy to feel sympathy toward. The idea that people can help others even as they contend with their own demons is clear. This message, and the easily accessible, evocative language of the verse, should hold appeal for a range of realistic fiction fans." — Kirkus Reviews "Writing in spare, straightforward verse, Abbott deftly captures the characters’ hurt at feeling forgotten and misunderstood, the isolation of coming-of-age under traumatic circumstances, and the solace of being seen and accepted. Graceful in execution and in substance, Bobby and Rachel’s moving story is emotionally satisfying." — Publishers Weekly "Seasoned YA author Abbott crafts a nuanced story about an unlikely but desperately needed friendship between two outsiders. Readers will be pushed to think critically about how words and actions affect others. The narrative also respectfully shows positive aspects of religion and getting mental health assistance. This novel-in-verse has an engaging male POV, and would be a good read-alike for those who enjoyed Jason Reynolds’s Long Way Down. The message of breaking through barriers to reach out for help and being an empathetic friend are important themes for teens to understand, and makes this a definite buy for YA collections." — School Library Journal "This poignant novel in verse captures the bleakness and frustration of both teens' lives and draws them out of their despair with courage and compassion. The . . . conclusion is both hopeful and a relief." — Booklist "Bobby narrates in largely unrhymed verse with clipped lines and a propulsive cadence that befits its speaker. There’s light and redemption at the end that’s hard earned for all players—adult and teen." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Three Things I Know Are True
Book SynopsisFans of Jandy Nelson and Marieke Nijkamp will love this deeply moving novel in verse about the aftermath of a gun accident.Life changes forever for Liv when her older brother, Jonah, accidentally shoots himself with his best friend Clay’s father’s gun.Trade Review"Culley’s compelling free-verse poems accumulate into a poignant story of a family that was already struggling and then transformed into something unrecognizable. Liv’s narration is touching, honest, and perceptive. A story of love and resilience as much as loss and grief." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) "Piercingly realistic. A poignant, humanizing exploration of a sadly timely issue." — Kirkus Reviews "An emotional journey that follows a life-altering tragedy. Culley weaves carefully chosen details into a slowly forming tapestry. A tale that is both harrowing in subject matter and elegant in execution." — ALA Booklist "A heartbreaking story about a topic that is too prevalent in today’s society." — School Library Journal "Eloquent narrative verse. Culley deftly captures the community’s nuanced responses and the heartbreak both families navigate as this devastating tragedy becomes a political battleground." — Publishers Weekly
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Three Things I Know Are True
Book SynopsisFans of Jandy Nelson and Marieke Nijkamp will love this deeply moving novel in verse about the aftermath of a gun accident.Life changes forever for Liv when her older brother, Jonah, accidentally shoots himself with his best friend Clay’s father’s gun.Trade Review"Culley’s compelling free-verse poems accumulate into a poignant story of a family that was already struggling and then transformed into something unrecognizable. Liv’s narration is touching, honest, and perceptive. A story of love and resilience as much as loss and grief." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) "Piercingly realistic. A poignant, humanizing exploration of a sadly timely issue." — Kirkus Reviews "An emotional journey that follows a life-altering tragedy. Culley weaves carefully chosen details into a slowly forming tapestry. A tale that is both harrowing in subject matter and elegant in execution." — ALA Booklist "A heartbreaking story about a topic that is too prevalent in today’s society." — School Library Journal "Eloquent narrative verse. Culley deftly captures the community’s nuanced responses and the heartbreak both families navigate as this devastating tragedy becomes a political battleground." — Publishers Weekly
£12.82
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Red White and Whole
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Truly, one of the most heart-expanding stories ever, filled with kindness, music, mythology, all of those things. But above all, here is a story of love, and the ways in which it transcends nationalities, age, science, and fear. In LaRocca’s gifted hands, her Reha shows us how to live in the world, even when it feels divided, even then.” — Kathi Appelt, National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor-winning author of The Underneath and Keeper "Red, White, and Whole is the lyrical and poignant journey of a first generation Indian American girl growing up in the eighties. LaRocca weaves together a beautiful mix of themes-- identity, belonging, love, devastating loss, and eighties pop music rendered in seamless verse. A book I wish I had growing up in the eighties!" — Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor-winning author of The Night Diary "This book is a marvel — at once so rich and so spare." — Ali Benjamin, National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of The Thing About Jellyfish and The Next Great Paulie Fink "The seamless blend of ancient Indian folklore and modern western storytelling makes this winner a standout. Red, White, and Whole gets my vote." — Nikki Grimes, author of Ordinary Hazards and Garvey's Choice "This deeply memorable coming-of-age story weaves Indian mythology with the relatable modern story of Reha, as she grapples with identity, family, and what it means to truly be home." — Joy McCullough, author of Blood Water Paint; A Field Guide to Getting Lost; and We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire “I felt this novel in verse in my bones. An important book, it will change how young readers see their world. And that's the best kind of book to read at any age.” — Jane Yolen, author of The Devil's Arithmetic, Briar Rose, and Mapping the Bones "This is a sweet, gentle story about love and loss, individualism and community, friendship and family, belonging and longing to live up to one's dreams. In Reha, LaRocca has created a relatable protagonist who feels caught between two cultures, but ultimately finds her own way." — Padma Venkatraman, award-winning author of The Bridge Home and A Time To Dance "Infused with science, 80s music, and the struggles and joys of navigating middle school when you live in two different worlds, Red, White, and Whole is delightfully real and achingly beautiful. Reha’s story grabbed my heart from the first pages and never let go." — Kate Messner, author of Breakout and Chirp “LaRocca’s historical novel in verse takes the reader through Reha’s past and present, flowing as seamlessly as many of the songs often referred to within the poems. Readers will be changed by her story.” — Booklist (starred review) “LaRocca showcases the best of what verse can do, telling a story that is spare, direct and true, every word and idea placed with intentional care. A sensitive coming-of-age story with all the makings of a new middle grade classic.” — BookPage (starred review) “An intimate novel that beautifully confronts grief and loss.” — Kirkus Reviews “Brimming with warmth. An approachable account of negotiating identity and of struggling with loss.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Perfect for fans of Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga and Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton.” — School Library Journal “This verse novel weaves together complex narrative strands with sophistication. Give this emotionally powerful novel to immigrant, third-culture kids or anyone experiencing grief and loss.” — Horn Book Magazine
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mirror to Mirror
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£15.06
HarperCollins Publishers Inc An Impossible Thing to Say
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A heartfelt and nuanced depiction of what it’s like to straddle different cultures and the critical need to understand oneself. [And] a love letter to words and their ability to not only define us, but shape who we are." — Kirkus Reviews
£14.24
Penguin Random House Children's UK Little Monster
Book SynopsisBelch, the smallest monster, loves to play with her toys and have parties with her friends. But will she get to bed on time? Find out in this charming addition to Rhiannon Fielding's Ten Minutes to Bed series.Belch the Monster doesn't want to go to sleep. She loves to eat tasty treats and play with her toys. But will she get to bed on time? Weaving a journey from lively beginning to gentle end, the ten-minute countdown to bed is at the heart of this gripping story. This beautifully illustrated picture book is the perfect length for sending little ones off to sleep.
£12.34
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Dinos on the Bus
Book SynopsisRoar, stomp, and clap along to the tune of Wheels on the Bus with a group of playful dinosaurs as they go on their first bus journey!Hop on the bus with a rowdy bunch of dinosaurs, as they travel up and down, round and round, all through the land. A delightful reinvention of the classic Wheels on the Bus rhyme, this book is full of action-packed moments, dynamic illustrations, and is sure to take readers on a fun-filled adventure!
£12.34
Little, Brown & Company Peach and Plum Here We Come
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£11.69
Little, Brown & Company Peach and Plum Rule at School A Graphic Novel
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£11.69
Clarion Books Quick as a Cricket
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£18.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Voices
Book SynopsisBest-selling author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death. Joan of Arc gets the Hamilton treatment in this evocative novel.Trade ReviewPraise for Voices: "With stunning lyricism, these poems fashion an enlivened, gripping narrative that addresses themes of gender identity, class and vocation, and innocence and culpability, bringing fresh nuance to an oft-told story." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Ethereal, wondering, and poignant. An innovative, entrancing account of a popular figure that will appeal to fans of verse, history, and biography.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Elliot delivers another hit. [Voices] showcases a gorgeous storytelling style that flows in an effortless fashion. . . . A glorious tribute to a woman who dared, defied, and defended her truth. A must-have." — School Library Journal (starred review) "Joan’s thoughts are almost conversational, in simple left-justified verse with rhyme skillfully embedded within lines. . . . [A] creative historical account of a young woman who answered a norm-shattering higher call." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) "An elegant, spirited introduction to classical poetry and to a woman fighting not just for a cause but for a place in a world that undervalued her voice." — Booklist "Stunning . . . . elegant . . . . arresting . . . . supple and harrowing.” — Wall Street Journal
£9.35
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Turn The Tide
Book SynopsisTwelve-year-old Mimi Laskaris is inspired by the Wijsen sisters of Bali to turn her focus from classical piano to a new obsession: forming a grassroots, kid-led movement to ban plastic bags in her new island home in Florida. Written in accessible verse, this timely story of environmental activism has extensive back matter for aspiring activists. With a foreword by Melati Wijsen, cofounder of Bye, Bye Plastic Bags. Mimi has a plan for her seventh grade year: play piano in the Young Artists competition at Carnegie Hall with her best friend, Lee; enjoy a good old Massachusetts snow day or two; and work in her community garden plot with her dad. But all that changes when her family’s Greek restaurant falls on hard times. The Laskarises’ relocation to Wilford Island, Florida, is a big key change for Mimi. Where does she fit in in this shell-covered paradise without Lee? Mimi is taken by the beauty of the island and alarmed by the plastic pollution she sees on the beaches. Then her science teacher, Ms. Miller, shows her class a TED Talk by Melati and Isabel Wijsen. At ages twelve and ten, they lobbied to ban single-use plastic bags on their home island of Bali—and won. Their story strikes a chord for Mimi. She’s twelve. Could a kid like her make such a big change in a place that she’s not yet sure feels like home? Can she manage to keep up with piano, her schoolwork, and activism? And does confident and flawless Carmen Alvarez-Hill really want to help her with the movement? In this story of environmental activism, friendship, and self-discovery, Mimi figures out what’s truly important to her, and takes her place in the ranks of real-life youth activists like the Wijsen sisters, Greta Thunberg, and Isra Hirsi. A foreword by Melati Wijsen, author’s note, and detailed back matter about the effects of plastic pollution and how to get involved are tools for young readers who are moved to turn the tide in their own communities.
£16.14
Versify The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin
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£15.19
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) All He Knew
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£16.14
Random House USA Inc Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories
Book SynopsisA follow-up to The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories by Dr. Seuss! A new Dr. Seuss book! This follow-up to The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories features familiar Seussian faces and places—including Horton the Elephant, Marco, Mulberry Street, and a Grinch—as well as an introduction by renowned Seuss scholar Charles D. Cohen. Seuss fans will learn more about Horton’s integrity, Marco’s amazing imagination, a narrowly avoided disaster on Mullbery Street, and a devious Grinch. With a color palette enhanced beyond that of the magazines in which the stories originally appeared, this new volume of “lost” tales is a perfect gift for young readers and a must-have for Seuss collectors of all ages!
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Seussisms
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Monster Trucks
Book SynopsisFilled with playful verse and lively illustrations of all types of trucks, each with a distinct personality, this bright book is the ultimate pick for storytime with truck-loving toddlers. There is the milk truck, Señor Moo, and the snow plow, Mr. Salty, and don’t forget every little one’s favorite, Big Red, the fire truck.Trade Review"For junior aficionados of extra-heavy equipment, Todd offers a verbal and visual inventory of delights." Publishers Weekly "Fourteen monster trucks are brought to life through giant cartoons that roar with personality and an enthusiastic text." School Library Journal "In this crowd-pleasing portrait gallery, 14 burly, rugged, cartoon trucks pose against monochromatic, minimally detailed backgrounds, accompanied by equally muscular captions... Roar on!" Kirkus Reviews —
£8.80
Random House USA Inc Dormilones Dr. Seusss Sleep Book Spanish Edition
Book Synopsis¡Edición en español y rimada del libro de Dr. Seuss preferido a la hora de dormir! Este clásico ilustrado acerca de quedarse dormido es la lectura ideal para antes de irse a la cama o dormir una siesta. Cuando un pequeño insecto comienza a bostezar, desencadena una reacción que provoca que ¡noventa y nueve tropecientos nueve trillones y tres criaturas Seussianas se queden profundamente dormidas! Sin olvidarse del despertador, los sonámbulos y los ronquidos, esta encantadora oda a la hora de dormir arrullará a los somnolientos oyentes (y lectores) que se adentrarán en un dulce sueño. Regalo ideal para cualquier ocasión, ¡Dormilones! debe formar parte de la biblioteca personal de cada niño. Las ediciones rimadas en español de los clásicos de Dr. Seuss, publicadas por Random House, brindan la maravillosa oportunidad de disfrutar de sus historias a más de treinta y ocho millones de personas hispanohablantes en Estados Unidos. Los lectores podrán divertirse con las ediciones en español de The Cat in the Hat (El Gato Ensombrerado); Green Eggs and Ham (Huevos verdes con jamón); One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish (Un pez, dos peces, pez rojo, pez azul); The Lorax (El Lórax); Oh, the Places You'll Go! (¡Oh, cuán lejos llegarás!); How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (¡Cómo el Grinch robó la Navidad!); The Cat in the Hat Comes Back (El Gato Ensombrerado ha regresado); I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! (¡Yo puedo leer con los ojos cerrados!); Horton Hears a Who! (¡Horton escucha a Quién!); The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins (Los 500 sombreros de Bartolomé Cubbins); There's a Wocket in My Pocket! (¡Hay un Molillo en mi Bolsillo!); Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (¡El Sr. Brown hace Muuu! ¿Podrías hacerlo tú?); Ten Apples Up on Top! (¡Diez manzanas en la cabeza!); What Pet Should I Get? (¿Cómo podré decidir qué mascota elegir?); Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories (Yoruga la Tortuga y otros cuentos); Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! (¡Oh, piensa en todo lo que puedes pensar!); The Foot Book! (¡Cuántos, cuántos pies!); Happy Birthday to You! (¡Feliz cumpleaños!); Come Over to My House (Ven a mi casa); Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book (¡Dormilones!); Would You Rather Be a Bullfrog? (¿Preferirías ser una rana?); Horton Hatches the Egg (Horton cuida un nido); y Dr. Seuss's 1 2 3 (Cuenta con Dr. Seuss 1 2 3). Además, se publicarán nuevas ediciones en español ¡todos los años!A rhymed, Spanish edition of Dr. Seuss's beloved bedtime story! This classic picture book about falling asleep is perfect for reading before bed and nap time. When a very small bug begins to yawn, he sets off a chain reaction which spreads until ninety-nine zillion nine trillion and three wildly Seussian creatures are fast asleep! With nods to alarm clocks, sleepwalking, and snoring, this charming ode to bedtime will lull listeners (and readers) toward happy dreams. An ideal gift for any occasion, Dr. Seuss's Sleep Book belongs in every child's home library!
£18.99
Random House USA Inc Cuenta con Dr. Seuss 1 2 3 Dr. Seusss 1 2 3
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£9.49
Random House USA Inc Dr. Seusss School Things
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£8.54
Random House USA Inc Rosita Cabeza de Margarita DaisyHead Mayzie
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£18.99
Random House USA Inc Bright Red Fruit
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£21.84
Penguin Putnam Inc A Seed in the Sun
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for A Seed in the SunTomás Rivera Children's Book Award WinnerNCTE Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project Top TenBank Street College Best Children's Books of the Year NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book★ “Poignantly told, the story of Lula and her family’s plight will tug young readers’ heartstrings; this is an important, and sometimes unspoken, part of the American past and present that needs to be brought to light.”—School Library Journal, starred review ★ “Salazar seamlessly combines historical events of the farmworkers’ rights movement and the 1965 Delano grape strike with a sensitive portrayal of a girl trying to make sense of the world. It’s a powerful coming-of-age story filled with evocative language, memorable characters, and apt nature imagery.”—Horn Book, starred review ★ “There is a special power in historical fiction’s ability to blend real issues and events with engaging characters, turning the past into a living, breathing thing. Salazar accomplishes this beautifully in her new novel in verse . . . Led by a memorable protagonist, this novel mixes themes of growth and change with historical details and powerful observations on the abuses that sparked the Farmworkers’ Movement and the strength of those demanding justice.”—Booklist, starred review ★ “[W]ell-researched . . . In two previous novels, Salazar established herself as an expert writer of middle grade verse narratives filled with beautiful metaphors and similes. Her skill is evident here . . . Salazar’s text is dynamic . . . Readers gravitate toward middle grade historical fiction because it makes complex history tangible. A Seed in the Sun deserves a space on the shelf alongside Brenda Woods’ When Winter Robeson Came…and Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Pura Belpré Award-winning Esperanza Rising.”—BookPage, starred review “Salazar’s lyrical poetry offers a sensitive depiction of Lula’s struggles and hopes, culminating in a personal arc that emphasizes developing one’s voice.”—PW “[An] introspective novel with a well-developed sense of place . . . The character development is strong . . . Lula shows tenacity as her seeds of potential are nourished. Compelling and atmospheric.”—Kirkus ReviewsAccolades for Aida SalazarThe Moon WithinFour starred reviews: Kirkus, SLJ, PW, BookPageBest Books of 2019: Kirkus, NPR’s Book Concierge, SLJ, NYPL, Center for Multicultural Children’s Literature • 2020 Indie Next List • ALA 2020 Rainbow Book List • Charlotte Huck Recommended Book • International Latino Book Award (MG fiction) winner • Golden Poppy Award winner • Américas Award honor • NCTE 2020 Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels • Nerdy Book Award for Poetry • Lincoln Nebraska City Libraries Top 100 Novels for Youth Land of the CranesThree starred reviews: Kirkus, PW, SLJBest Books of 2020: Kirkus, SLJ, NYPL (Top 10), BookPage • Book Expo Buzz pick • John and Patricia Beatty Award winner • Charlotte Huck Award honor • Jane Addams Peace Association honor • Vermont Golden Dome Book List • ALA RISE: Feminist Book List
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Dr. Seusss How the Grinch Lost Christmas
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A cute Christmas story." —School Library Journal
£21.84
Random House USA Inc Dr. Seusss Horton Hears a Boo
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Nostalgic and enjoyable, this is a delightful addition to Halloween storybook collections for young readers." —School Library Journal
£13.99
Random House USA Inc Hunches in Bunches
Book SynopsisA classic Dr. Seuss story about the difficulty of making up one''s mind! From the beloved author of How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Lorax?this is the perfect book to inspire children to overcome indecision and gain confidence in their choices!It?s awfully awfully awfulWhen you can?t make up your mind!Do you want to kick a football?Or sit there on your behind?Do you want to go out skating?Fly a kite? Or climb a tree?Do you want to eat a pizza?Take a bath? Or watch TV?Dr. Seuss adds his signature spin to the age-old dilemma of indecisiveness in his rhyming picture-book classic Hunches in Bunches. Whether readers have a ?four-way hunch,? a ?nowhere hunch,? or an ?up hunch,? Dr. Seuss and his unmistakable one-of-a-kind advice will ensure that they won?t get ?ga-fluppted when choosing what to do!Now available in the same size as other classic Dr. Seuss books like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Lorax!
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Hunches in Bunches
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£19.94
Penguin Putnam Inc La Noche Antes de Mi Cumpleaños
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£7.08
Kingfisher Homers Iliad
Book SynopsisA dramatic retelling of Homer''s classic tale The Iliad, with a gorgeous new gift-edition cover from Sandhya Prabhat.When Helen is kidnapped by Paris, a Trojan prince, the Greek army lays siege to Troy. The Iliad tells of the nine-year war for revenge, thrillingly recounting the fierce battles between both armies'' greatest warriors. This dramatic retelling of Homer''s epic story retains all the excitement of the original.Nick McCarty's fast-paced, lyrical retelling is perfectly pitched for grades 4 and above, while the evocative black-and-white artworks by legendary historical illustrator Victor Ambrus bring the dramatic tale to thrilling life.Kingfisher Epics are action-packed retellings of classic tales and legends, with all the exhilaration and immediacy of their original versions. Magnificent illustrations bring the heroic deeds depicted in these stories dramatically to life. These stories have enthralled readers for centuries, and K
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Busy Lunar New Year
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£8.54
Sunshine Picture Books Night School
£10.40
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bull
Book SynopsisDavid Elliott turns a classic on its head: this rough and rowdy retelling of the Minotaur myth in verse will have readers reevaluating one of mythology's most infamous monsters. THE MYTH OF THE MINOTAUR? THAT'S BULL.Trade Review"Beautifully clever."—Weekend Edition Saturday ? “Razor-sharp rhyme schemes and sly, vicious humor make Bull a bawdy yet sophisticated romp, a literary feast fit for the gods.” – Shelf Awareness, starred review ? "Elliott contemporizes the ancient story of blackmail, betrayal, and revenge with humor, poignancy, and profanity . . . . the personalities and voices Elliott brings to these mythical characters make this powerful and engrossing book a genre of its own." —Publishers Weekly, starred review ? "...Elliott’s clever verse version of the classical story of the Minotaur: its title, Bull, is topically and colloquially apt." —Horn Book, starred review ? “There’s nothing half-blooded or Disneyfied in David Elliott’s energetic, multi- voiced verse novel retelling . . . . Brief, useful notes explain both the liberties taken with the myth and choices of form for each character. Nods to Hamilton are inevitable, but whether or not Lin-Manuel Miranda had anything to do with inspiring what we hope will be a trend of transforming old stories into hip-hop gold, all readers and educators can say at this point is keep ’em coming.” —Bulletin, starred review ? "Elliott's absolutely magnetic rhythms will wake up any high school class, and the book could also work as a play. Irresistible, slick, and sharp (no bull!)—with plenty of bull to dissect." —Kirkus, starred review ? "This striking reexamination of the Greek myth Theseus and the Minotaur [is] a conceit that easily could have floundered; in Elliott’s capable hands, it soars." — Booklist, starred review "Elliott’s contemporary take on the classic myth incorporates modern slang, profanity, and a bawdy sense of humor into an accessible, highly entertaining, and original novel... Recommended for most large collections, particularly those in need of engaging interpretations of classic myths." —School Library Journal "It's rude, it's crude, and it's a whole bunch of fun."—BookPage “David Elliott’s Bull does for mythology what Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Hamilton has done for U.S. history. Teens of all genders and reading levels will devour this salty, quick-witted retelling and the timely truth of this story: It takes a god to make a boy into a beast, but it is us humans who turn him into a monster. I loved this book.” —Allan Wolf, author of The Watch That Ends the Night and New Found Land “Stunning, explosive, and brilliantly-crafted. BULL is a perfect addition to the new canon of classics.” —Liz Wright, Brazo Books “Dark, disturbing, and devastatingly good.” —Elana K. Arnold, author of Infandous and Sacred “What an extraordinary book! Saucy and thoroughly modern, Bull feels both ageless and of our time, and is, above all, a bracing, unforgettable read.” —Jane Brox, author of Brilliant: The Evolution of Artificial Light “The voices in this poem—as much hip hop as epic—taunt in a spirit that is at once modern ghetto and ancient philosopher. As a lover of the Greek tales, I'm so grateful for this dizzying ride.” —Donna Jo Napoli, author of Sirena, Bound, and Beast "Irreverent and witty, the book is a fantastic labyrinth of its own, with new turns and twists that deliver us to the wisdom at its center." —Kyoko Mori, author of —
£12.22
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Xanders Panda Party
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£8.54
Amazon Publishing Halloween Hustle
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£15.29
Flowerpot Press The Owl and the Kitty Cat ReVersed Rhymes
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£8.51
Flowerpot Press The Magic in a Year Picture Books
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£16.14
Flowerpot Press School Bus Safety
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£12.34
Flowerpot Press Lullaby Good Night
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£10.05
