Children’s / Teenage general interest: City and town life
Kingfisher This Is Our World
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£15.29
Kingfisher This Is Our World
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£9.89
Pebble Books ScoobyDoo Explores the Neighborhood
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£8.99
Pebble Books ScoobyDoo Explores the Neighborhood
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£23.49
Pebble Books ScoobyDoo Explores Cities
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£8.99
Pebble Books ScoobyDoo Explores Cities
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£23.49
Workman Publishing Origami City
Book Synopsis Fold it. Design it. Play with it. This amazing origami city, with 75 fold-by-number origami models, is yours! Do you want an ice-cream shop right next to school? Or a limo waiting outside your driveway, ready to take you anywhere? Go for it! Created by certified origami genius, Taro Yaguchi––who has not only mastered the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, but now introduces his own innovation called Fold-by-Number––Origami City will have you building every part of a paper-folded city: an eleven-story apartment building, a town airport complete with a plane, cars, a train, an ice cream truck, trees, cats, dogs, a rabbit, and even little chipmunks that play in the park. And you’re in charge. It’s like being an architect, an engineer, a builder, an urban planner, and a mayor all in one. The kit includes 75 models to fold (with step-by-step instructions), 104 sheets of specially printed origami paper with numbers and lines for folding, and a full-color foldout play mat with roads and more.
£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Demolition
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maude the NotSoNoticeable Shrimpton
Book SynopsisLauren Child teams up with a debut illustrator to tell a cautionary tale about the surprising perils of craving constant attention.Meet the Shrimpton family — so talented, so eccentric, so larger than life, you couldn’t miss them if you wanted to. Mrs. Shrimpton wears flamboyant hats, and Mr. Shrimpton’s moustache makes quite a statement. The youngsters each have a stand-out quality: beauty, dancing, singing, a sense of humor that’s a laugh a minute. Indeed, the Shrimptons live to be noticed — all that is, except Maude, who prefers to blend into the wallpaper. But when Maude receives a ferocious tiger for her birthday instead of the goldfish she asked for, might her talent for blending in come in handy? With stylized artwork evoking both Vogue magazine and Edward Gorey, here is a story to bring a smile to all the quiet stars among us.
£14.44
Candlewick Press,U.S. Demolicion
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Migloos Day
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Angel in Beijing
Book SynopsisIn a lost-and-found tale that soars far beyond just a happy ending, Taiwanese fine artist Belle Yang pays affectionate homage to the city of Beijing.In busy Beijing, New Year’s Eve firecrackers scare a stray white cat into the courtyard of a young girl. The two become fast friends, riding the girl’s bike through the city and seeing all kinds of people and things. Trrrring-trrrring! the girl chimes with her bicycle bell. Niaow-niaow! answers Kitty. On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, the girl and the cat watch the kites soaring above crowded, chaotic Tiananmen Square. Kitty is enthralled by the enormous, colorful dragon kite, and she leaps to catch it as it sails up into the sky — taking Kitty with it and carrying her out of sight! The girl searches the city, visiting all their favorite spots and ringing her bell along the way, but Kitty is nowhere to be found. Will the two ever be reunited? Or could another unexpected friendship be in
£14.44
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Blanket Where Violet Sits
Book SynopsisCozy and expansive at once, this warm bedtime book reminds us that our aspirations—no matter how big—deserve the universe.A gorgeous picture-book ode to wonder and safety, told in cumulative rhyme and with earthy illustrations evoking brick brownstones and crisp autumn skies. In a galaxy spiraling white, on a small blue planet with a moon so pretty, in a green park in a bustling city, a little girl sits on a blanket with her family, eating a sandwich, an apple, and chips. Equipped with telescope and space book, Violet gazes up into the great beyond, imagining a rocket ride to the stars . . . and a soft, sleepy return to her blanket. Lyrical and meditative, this is the perfect picture book to savor and share during a late-night picnic under the moon—or anytime.
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Stars Just Up the Street
Book SynopsisA grandpa’s memories of brilliant night skies inspire a little girl to take action in a tale for budding community organizers and star lovers alike.Mabel loves stars. She counts five from her window and thirty-seven from her backyard. But her grandfather tells her that, as a child, he could see thousands. Could it be true? Mabel climbs a hill looking for more stars — only to discover that the glow from the nearby town makes them hard to see. What would it take for her neighbors to turn off their lights, just for one night, so that everyone could see the starlit sky? Sue Soltis’s tale of a young activist and Christine Davenier’s luminous illustrations will leave readers curious about the dark-sky movement — and the wonder that is waiting for them just up the street.
£14.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd ABCity
Book SynopsisSeek and find all 26-letters of the alphabet as you travel through the city's mazes!Trade Reviewnbsp;A concept book for the sharpest of eyes. -- Kirkus Reviews
£14.39
Printers Row Lego Fun in Lego City
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£6.23
Studio Fun International This Is My Neighborhood Blippi Allstar Reader
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£5.90
Studio Fun International Blippi This Is My Neighborhood AllStar Reader
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£12.74
Penguin Putnam Inc Glasswings
Book SynopsisClaire, a glasswing butterfly whose transparent wings reflect her lush home, finds herself lost in the city after being separated from her family. She doesn’t know how they will ever see her, but she finds new city friends, a pigeon, an ant, and a ladybug, who search for the flowers Claire needs to live. They come upon a tiny urban garden, and as Claire drinks from the flowers’ nectar, she pollinates more flowers. Soon the garden—and Claire''s clear wings—fill with color, allowing her family to recognize her at last. Together they create an oasis for all to enjoy. Facts about glasswing butterflies and pollination complete this beautiful and educational picture book. Kleven’s latest offering is as colorful and delicate as a butterfly’s wings—a treasure that can be cherished for years.
£15.29
Chronicle Books Jacob Lawrence City Board Book
Book SynopsisBusy city! Beep, beep, beep!Jacob Lawrence''s exuberant artwork guides readers through a bustling city, complete with builders rat-a-tatting and children playing in the streets. With rhythmic text and 11 iconic paintings, this book is both an introduction to an influential artist and a celebration of city life.
£8.45
Holiday House Inc Here Is Big Bunny
Book SynopsisEven the youngest readers can follow Big Bunny through the city in this brightly illustrated Level A reader! Here is a foot. . . . and another foot. Through windows, behind trees, and behind buildings, Big Bunny is peeking out. More than one hundred fifty colorful animal characters, busily walking through their city, stop and look at the giant bunny in their midst. What could all of these clues add up to? Why, it''s Big Bunny—a huge balloon, sailing down the street with a smile in the middle of a parade! Beginning readers will love searching through Steve Henry''s detailed spreads for hints, looking for Big Bunny in each spread. The text features brief, simple sentences with no more than one word changing from page to page, making this one of the first books a child will be able to read on their own. For older readers, an author''s note explains the inspiration behind the story, artistic influences, and some of the unexpected treasure
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Here Is Big Bunny
Book SynopsisEven the youngest readers can follow Big Bunny through the city in this brightly illustrated Level A reader—now in a kid-friendly 6x9 format. Here is a foot. . . . and another foot. Through windows, behind trees, and behind buildings, Big Bunny is peeking out. More than one hundred fifty colorful animal characters, busily walking through their city, stop and look at the giant bunny in their midst. What could all of these clues add up to? Why, it''s Big Bunny—a huge balloon, sailing down the street with a smile in the middle of a parade! Beginning readers will love searching through Steve Henry''s detailed spreads for hints, looking for Big Bunny in each spread. The text features brief, simple sentences with no more than one word changing from page to page, making this one of the first books a child will be able to read on their own. For older readers, an author''s note explains the inspiration behind the story, artist
£5.87
Holiday House Inc Small in the City
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£15.19
Tilbury House,U.S. Most People
Book SynopsisThe world can be a scary place. Anxious adults want children to be aware of dangers but children should be aware of kindness too.Trade Review"Most People reminds kids that, although there are many scary events and images in the world, there are also countless examples of goodness." -- Caroline Bologna - Huffington Post
£10.66
Tilbury House,U.S. Miss Pinkeltinks Purse
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The concept of homelessness is brought down to the youngest child's level. This is a nonthreatening and simple introduction to the topic for young children who have no prior exposure to homelessness. Simplistic but heartfelt, earnest, and a discussion starter." -- Kirkus"...A beautiful example of how we can and should all help each other regardless of our differences. This book fills the need for stories that demonstrate civic engagement, what it might be like to be homeless and all alone in the world, and that one person absolutely can make a difference. -- Starred Review" -- Sandy Kelly, JVFletcher Library, Westford, MA - Youth Services Book Review"With her patchwork dress, messy gray bun, and reading glasses, Miss Pinkeltink resembles everyone’s favorite granny in this rhyming, warmhearted introduction to charity, social outreach, and homelessness. It includes links to organizations created by young people and helpful tips for families and children interested in making a difference in their communities." -- Foreword Review
£13.29
Red Deer Press Just a Kid
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£12.30
Busy Hands Books Begin One Way
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£17.05
Scribble & Sons The Flower Man
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£15.26
Pan Macmillan My First London Sticker Book
Book SynopsisMarion Billet was born in 1982 in Lyon, France. She studied children's book illustration at the Emile Cohl School. Marion is widely published - around eighty children's books published in eleven different countries, including the Whizzy Wheels series (My First London Bus and My First London Taxi) as well as Hello! London, a push, pull and slide book of London landmarks. Her illustrations have also appeared in magazines, on stationery and toys, and on children's furniture and clothes. Marion currently lives in Los Angeles with her family.Trade ReviewSimple, stylish and colourful...plus over 250 stickers, all beautifully detailed and with some lovely comic touches. * Parents in Touch *Whether you are looking for an action-packed virtual tour of London or a way to share memories of a first visit, there could be no better way to learn, look and travel. -- Lancashire Evening PostThis carry-handle activity title has masses of tourist appeal - Children's Buyers Guide Spring 2015. * The Bookseller *
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Whizzy Wheels My First London Bus
Book SynopsisMarion Billet was born in 1982 in Lyon, France. She studied children's book illustration at the Emile Cohl School. Marion is widely published - around eighty children's books published in eleven different countries, including the Whizzy Wheels series (My First London Bus and My First London Taxi) as well as Hello! London, a push, pull and slide book of London landmarks. Her illustrations have also appeared in magazines, on stationery and toys, and on children's furniture and clothes. Marion currently lives in Los Angeles with her family.
£7.99
Abdo Publishing Company My Home Scavenger Hunt
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£24.59
Abdo Publishing Company My Park Scavenger Hunt
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£24.59
Abdo Publishing Company My Restaurant Scavenger Hunt
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£24.59
Abdo Publishing Company My School Scavenger Hunt
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£24.59
Abdo Publishing Company My Walk Scavenger Hunt
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£24.59
Palgrave USA Chinatown
Book SynopsisChinatown. City within a city. Home to street cobblers and herbalists, tai chi masters and kung fu students, outdoor fish markets and lots and lots of restaurants. And best of all, when the Chinese New Year begins there''s a New Year''s Day parade, complete with a lion dance.Young readers will be equally fascinated by the tour of this colorful neighborhood--and by their tour guide and his grandma who live there.
£7.59
WW Norton & Co Everything Naomi Loved
Book SynopsisThis richly crafted portrayal of community and friendship is an ode to those most affected by changing cities.
£14.24
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Vamos Lets Go to the Market
Book SynopsisAn Eisner Award Nominee! A Pura Belpré Award Honor Book!Explore the marketplace of a buzzing Mexican-American border town in ¡Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market, a paper-over-board picture book from New York Times bestselling, three-time Pura Belpré Award-winning author-illustrator Raúl the Third.Bilingual in a new way, this colorful adventure teaches readers simple words in Spanish as they experience the bustling life of a border town. Follow Little Lobo and his dog Bernabe as they deliver supplies to a variety of vendors, selling everything from sweets to sombreros, portraits to piñatas, carved masks to comic books!
£13.49
Scholastic Inc. Flooded Requiem for Johnstown Scholastic Gold
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£7.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Come and See the Town
Book SynopsisHere is the school. Here is the library. This is my town!This is an Engage Literacy title in the Yellow colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the fiction text pair, Kate and Max Go to Town.
£7.55
Capstone Global Library Ltd Kate and Max Go to Town
Book SynopsisKate and her dog, Max, have fun going to town. This is an Engage Literacy title in the Yellow colour band, and is perfect for both guided and independent reading. It connects with the non-fiction text pair, Come and See the Town.
£7.55
Abrams Ride Roll Run
Book SynopsisRide, Roll, Run: Time for Fun! is a joyful, rhyming picture book that is an ode to community and outdoor play. Pedal, pump.Speed bump!Ride, roll, run.Friends and fun! This energetic picture book celebrates community and friendship, following children as they play their way through their vibrant neighborhood. Award-winning author and educator Valerie Bolling’s rhyming text makes for an exciting read-aloud and is paired with stunning illustrations by Sabrena Khadija.Trade ReviewAlthough the digital illustrations suggest an urban setting with geometric architecture, children growing up in the country or suburbs will easily relate—the delight experienced as the school day draws to a close is, after all, sure to resonate with many. . .Pure joy. * Kirkus Reviews *
£12.34
Abrams We Might See
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Richard Scarry, author-illustrator Charlie Mylie’s We Might See is a cleverly conceived first-words picture book sure to satisfy the youngest readers.Walking outside, we might seePlaces we pass, things going fastAcross the street, there might beSounds in our ears, music to hear Against this lively rhyming narrative text, readers will find a splash of first words on each spread, inviting little ones to identify things they might see in their own backyards. And some unexpected things, too! Spreads are thoughtfully organized to give readers time with different types of words. One spread is full of onomatopoeia. Another full of color words. Another still invites readers to think about scale—big things and small ones. The high-contrast art is married beautifully with lots of detail on each page, giving the youngest readers lots to find and a friendly environment iTrade Review“With brief, rhyming text and labeled illustrations, this picture book is jam-packed with detail. Little ones will enjoy lingering with every reread, finding new details. A vivid, child’s-eye view of the world.” * Kirkus Reviews *
£10.99
National Geographic Kids Animals in the City National Geographic Kids
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£14.16
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Making Communities Resilient to Pandemics
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£13.29
Pan Macmillan Hello London
Book SynopsisA first big, novelty board book of London landmarks for toddlers!Trade ReviewThe push, pull and slide mechanisms are easy to use and allow toddlers to join in all the big city adventures. Whether you are looking for an action-packed virtual tour of London or a way to share memories of a first visit, there could be no better way to learn, look and travel * Lancashire Evening Post *Hello! London is a great board book, could be a reminder of a trip to London and offers lots of discussion points. We've really enjoyed reading, exploring and sharing our own memories. . . a lovely addition to any bookcase. * over40andamumtoone.com *The text is simple with a maximum of just a couple of sentences per page, so it is ideal for younger reader with shorter attention spans. There is also rhyme to grab the children's attention when listening. Even very young toddlers would enjoy the rhyme and simple story of this book, but the interactive elements and inciting London scenes mean that there is plenty for older toddlers to enjoy too. I definitely think that this is a board book which can offer more longevity than most board books could, and it is really lovely. * intheplayroom.co.uk *Hello! London is a fantastic book as there's so much to look at and talk about. Perfect for Londoners or those just passing through, there are lots of landmarks to look at. This is a sturdy book and my 2 year old adores the fact it's interactive with things to push and pull. Hopefully it should last her rough little hands and give her lots more pleasure. * the-gingerbread-house.co.uk *We loved how beautifully illustrated this book is. It is lovely and bright with lots of illustrations which provided great talking points. With simple push, pull and slide actions, you can lift Tower Bridge up and down, make the London Eye go round and even see the Queen at the palace. The slide mechanisms have been cleverly implemented. Eva is two and a half years old and she simply placed her little finger in the holes and smiled as she could change the picture with a simple slide. * lovedbyparents.com *Marion Billet has crafted a beautiful book of London Landmarks for toddlers to push, pull, and slide. The pages are chock full of loads of beautiful illustrations . . . This bright book will stay on top of your reading stack! * familiesonline.co.uk *The book is action packed, full of things to talk about, from people on the bus - mums, dads and babies - to having a picnic in the park by the River Thames. For the pre-schoolers, colours and shapes can be discussed and readers can pick out their favourites. * Armadillo Magazine *
£11.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing My Life in Smiley I Got This
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£12.59
Accord Publishing, a Division of Andrews McMeel My Life in Smiley Book 3 in Smiley Series
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£12.59
