Children’s / Teenage general interest: Communities, places and peoples
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Yellow Dog Blues
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£13.49
Kaddo The 50 States Bingo Game
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£18.78
Lonely Planet Global Limited Lonely Planet Kids The Big World of Fun Facts
Book SynopsisWant to know which nation is ruled by a dentist-turned-dictator? Where to find taxis shaped like coconuts? And who watches competitive cockroach racing? Then this is the book for you! The Big World of Fun Facts from Lonely Planet Kids is a bumper book of amazing facts and stories from around the world. From countries, food and folklore to sports, flags, animals and more, this fun and fascinating adventure will boggle your mind. Themes to explore include: Nations of the world Nature Government, politics and the law People and culture Life stages Religion and faith Food and drink Holiday and celebrations School and work Arts and entertainment Sports and games Transportation and communications About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more.
£13.49
Five Mile Happy Halloween Sticker Activity Book
£5.62
Random House USA Inc Serena Williams A Little Golden Book Biography
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£6.23
HarperCollins Publishers My Important Jobs Sticker Book
Book SynopsisA fantastic sticker activity book about all the different jobs Paddington has put his paws to since moving from Peru.The young bear has been a police officer, a fire bear, a waiter, a detective, a dancer, a singer and a monster hunter to name but a few. Your very important job is to help him complete all the puzzles in this activity book using the stickers inside.
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dim Sum Here We Come
Book SynopsisFrom author-illustrator Maple Lam comes a new picture book about a Chinese American girl and her younger sister as they attend their weekly dim sum family gathering. Today is Sunday and that means its dim sum time with my whole family!Trade ReviewLam's love of both dim sum and family is infectious, and she deftly weaves cultural details into the story, such as family members tapping their fingers to thank Uncle Jeremy for refilling hot tea for everyone. Delicious. — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Sharing, caring, and cultural traditions mark a Chinese American family’s weekly meal together in author-illustrator Lam’s delectable picture book. The book’s plot doubles as a dim sum primer for those not in the know, showing the family ordering via a card, sharing from steamer baskets rotated around the table, and, via a revealing bird’s-eye view of the table, respectfully taking turns. Lam’s yummy watercolor and colored pencil art depicts char siu buns, pork dumplings, and spring rolls that are surely worth the wait." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) While the food might seem to steal the show in this cheerful book, Lam links it all together with an emphasis on sharing: “sharing dim sum means I love you.” Whether they’re familiar with dim sum or not, little kids are sure to recognize the experience of eating lots (and lots!) of food with loved ones. — Booklist This is a charming, ebullient celebration of family and food, but it is also a playful primer for readers unfamiliar with Chinese customs and dim sum, including details like tapping the table twice as a thank you. Lam’s cartoony, big-headed figures call up Schulz’s Peanuts characters, and the watercolor and colored pencil illustrations give mouthwatering detail to the delectable spread. This is an easy pick for a tasty food-themed storytime, perhaps paired with Maillard’s Fry Bread or last month’s Mama’s Home—just be sure to have snacks on hand. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Living the Confidence Code
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The girls you meet in Living the Confidence Code are changemakers. They are making the world a better place. We can all learn so much from their bravery and resilience." — Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani "An impressive group of girls lead with hope and confidence. ...A high-interest, empowering read." — Kirkus Reviews "These inspiring stories spotlight compelling role models for young girls. A great companion to the authors’ The Confidence Code for Girls." — School Library Journal
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Finding Papa
Book SynopsisThis poignant and lyrical debut picture book based on the author’s own experience and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Thi Bui follows young Mai and her mother’s perilous journey from Vietnam to America to find Papa—who left ahead of them to start a better life for their family.Trade ReviewReassuring despite depicting a dangerous journey and uncertain time; there are many children for whom this is not history, but family stories. Essential. — School Library Journal (starred review) "Krans' prose gently helps young readers understand concepts such as missing loved ones and displacement. Repeated phrasing and recurring elements (crocodiles, mango trees, goodbyes) create a lyrical, compelling narrative and read-aloud. Bui's art, with its intimate portraits of family moments, is full of tenderness and expression. An affecting story of courage and hope in hardship." — Kirkus Reviews Stunning illustrations and gentle text tell the story of a separated family’s heartrending and hopeful journey from Vietnam to the U.S. A beautifully moving collaboration of lyrical text and striking illustrations. — Booklist (starred review) Based on the author's real journey in 1983 from Vietnam to the U.S., the story brings another important voice to the recent influx of kid-authentic tellings of harrowing immigrant and refugee experiences such as Marwan's Where Butterflies Fill the Sky (BCCB 03/22), or Mayper's Night on the Sand (BCCB 07/22). Bui's illustrations stretch across the pages, with dappled textures and careful blending evocative of watercolor, while the compositions structure the story's pace. . . Add this to the aforementioned titles for an inclusive display on the various journeys people take to find safety and the hardships they often face. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Drawing from personal experiences emigrating from Vietnam to America, per creators’ notes, the author-illustrator team foregrounds one family’s journey in this sensitive picture book. . . Mixed-media illustrations from Bui (A Different Pond) focus on interpersonal tenderness and varied landscapes, evoking across somber events a young child’s joy and yearning, and a playful parent-child bond. — Publishers Weekly
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc La Guitarrista
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewTold with unitalicized Spanish and English intertwined, the rhymes are appropriately melodic, and the art is vibrant, full of warm tones and round-faced characters full of expression. It’s a combination that works: a heartfelt story of a neighborhood coming together to help a little girl’s dream come true and engaging illustrations that deliver. An inspiring story of perseverance. — Kirkus Reviews The rhyming of this story only enhances the rhythm of the guitar readers might imagine playing in the background as they read. The illustrations are vibrant and add to the feel of the story, showcasing diverse characters and the energy of the Los Angeles neighborhood where it is set. With English and Spanish text, this book could be used to foster social and emotional learning, as well as highlighting diversity. VERDICT A recommended purchase that will be fun to share as a read-aloud and inspire readers to follow the song in their hearts. — School Library Journal This upbeat story carries positive messages about believing in yourself, persevering when others doubt you, and achieving your dream through hard work. A fun read-aloud pick for a bilingual (or any!) storytime. — Booklist A vibrant rhyming celebration of an L.A. neighborhood community and one Latinx-cued child’s determination to find “the song in my heart.” Diaz’s text flows smoothly between English and Spanish as a refrain of “Strum! Strum! Strum!” propels Canta’s journey from observer to performer. Emotions leap from Player’s warm-palette digital illustrations, which utilize emanata and deep perspective to create a sense of movement and passionate energy around Canta’s larger-than-life dreams. — Publishers Weekly
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc What Jewish Looks Like
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£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Playbook
Book SynopsisKwame Alexander also shares his own stories of overcoming obstacles and winning games in this motivational and inspirational book for readers of any age and for anyone needing a little bit of encouragement.You gotta know the rules to play the game.Trade ReviewSpring 2017 Kids' Indie Next List -- "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers" "The volume reads like a series of locker- room pep talks by a coach with stories to tell and advice to give..." —Horn Book “A stirring collection of 52 motivational poems-as-rules…” —Publishers Weekly "The advice never feels heavy-handed, and the author's voice shines through... This will appeal to fans of Alexander's previous middle-grade novels as well as young sports fans." —Kirkus “Alexander uses sports as a metaphor for life in this earnest gathering of personal reminiscences.” —Booklist —
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Why Do We Wear Clothes
Book SynopsisDo you know why a chef''s hat has 100 pleats? Or how many ways there are to tie a tie?Packed full of whacky facts and stunning clothes from designers and cultures around the world, as well as glorious illustrations featuring objects from the V&A, this book is a must-have for anyone who has ever wondered why we wear the clothes we do. Published in association with the V&A Museum, your purchase helps the V&A to enrich people''s lives as the world''s leading museum of art and design.
£7.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Galapagos
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£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Black Curriculum Migration Journeys Through
Book SynopsisUncover the journeys that define Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of migration stories. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page.In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, learn about how migration has shaped Black British History. Discover how migration has been part of British history right from the start. For example, did you know Black people lived in Britain during Roman times? Or that there was a Black trumpeter in Henry VIII''s court? Find out more in this fascinating guide to Britain''s diverse history.Discover the Black British people who campaigned for the abolition of slavery in the 18th century, like Olaudah Equiano. Find out what brought people to Britain in the 20th century and what life was like for them. Learn how migration is important to Britain''s identity and history, and how it con
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Black Curriculum Legacies
Book SynopsisLania Narjee is an artist, educator and art psychotherapist who lives and works in London. A trained primary school teacher, she has worked with children and young people for almost a decade and has a lifelong passion for history and art. Her great grandfather was one of the original Windrush passengers that arrived at Tilbury Docks on 22nd June 1948. She spends her (spare) time reading books, visiting galleries and thinking of new ways to share her learning with others.
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Ladybird Class Around the World Read It Yourself
Book SynopsisJoin Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! The class are excited to see some different parts of the world. From Antarctica and the Australian outback to the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China, the world has many wonderful places to explore. Where in the world would you most like to go? Ladybird Class Around the World is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK On the Farm Read It Yourself Level 2 Developing
Book SynopsisThere is so much to do on a farm all year round! Join the busy farmers and learn fun facts along the way as they harvest vegetables, grow crops, look after animals and more.On the Farm is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
£5.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Fun at the Fair Read It Yourself Level
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Maths Adventurers Measure Up
Book SynopsisSital Gorasia Chapman is passionate about bringing maths to life for kids. She worked in finance before becoming a children's author. She studied Writing for Children at the City Lit and her picture book submission was commended at the FAB awards in 2019. Sital was recently commissioned to write a poem for the CBeebies children's television series, Colours.
£9.49
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Worlds Wildest Waters Protecting Life in Seas
Book SynopsisDive into the world''s wildest oceans, lakes, and rivers, and get ready for an underwater adventure!Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world''s wildest waters! Explore each environment and learn about the people who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the creatures who call these watery worlds home and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference.Featuring colourful original illustrations and stunning photography, The World''s Wildest Waters brings the excitement of the high seas and the mystery of the ocean''s dark, hidden depths to your lap.
£15.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Babys First Valentines Day
Book SynopsisAn early learning board book that introduces babies and toddlers to Valentine's Day.Perfect for story time, this is a first board book that takes a very first look at the delightful festival of Valentine's Day, from pink hearts and cuddly teddy bears to delicious chocolates and colourful balloons.Baby's First Valentine's Day includes all the child-friendly elements of this fun festival, with simple language and engaging real-life photos. The book is clear and easy to follow, with one main image per page and short accompanying text. Parents and toddlers can enjoy reading this aloud together and pointing at the pictures as they learn about this holiday.This Valentine's board book for babies offers: A padded board book format with 12 interior baby-tough pages and rounded edges for little hands to hold. An early learning board book that's part of the Baby's First series, introducing 0-3 year olds to a diverse mix of religious holidays and festivals. Easy-to-follow pictures and simple sentences promotes early learning for 0-3 year olds. Specially made for little hands, this hard-wearing board book has a soft padded cover and safe rounded corners. Babies and toddlers will soon be turning the pages themselves, naming objects, joining in with the text, and learning all about this happy festival that celebrates being kind and caring.At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why stop here?There's so much more to explore and love with DK's Baby's First series, introducing little ones to a diverse mix of religious holidays and festivals. Why not try other titles in the series like Baby's First Christmas, Baby's First Easter, Baby's First Ramadan, Baby's First Passover or Baby's First Hanukkah?
£6.23
Dorling Kindersley Ltd DK Super World Mexico
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£7.59
Little, Brown & Company Halfway There
Book SynopsisA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA poignant young adult graphic memoir that follows one teen's year abroad in Japan, as she seeks to reconcile both sides of her biracial identity. Christine has always felt she is just half: Half American, half Japanese. As a biracial Japanese American who was born in Tokyo but raised in the US, she knows all too well what it’s like to be a part of two different worlds but never feeling as though you belong to either. Now on the brink of adulthood, Christine decides it’s time to return to the place she once called home. So she sets forth on a year abroad in Tokyo, believing that this is where she truly belongs. After years of feeling like an outsider, now she will finally be complete. Except…Tokyo isn’t the answer she thought it would be. Instead of fitting in, Christine finds herself a fish out of water, as being half of two cultures isolates her in ways she'd never imagined. All she can do is try to stay afloat for the rest of the year—still figuring out who she is, what she wants in life, and whether she’ll ever truly be more than halfway there. Author-illustrator Christine Mari explores what it means to lose and find yourself in this moving narrative of belonging and home.
£13.49
Random House USA Inc Ice is Nice All About the North and South Poles
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£8.54
Random House USA Inc Grumpy Monkey Yuck
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£7.59
Random House Children's Books Death in the Jungle
Book SynopsisHow did Jim Jones, the leader of Peoples Temple, convince more than 900 of his followers to commit revolutionary suicide by drinking cyanide-laced punch? From a master of narrative nonfiction comes a chilling chronicle of one of the most notorious cults in American history.Using riveting first-person accounts, award-winning author Candace Fleming reveals the makings of a monster:from Jones?s humble origins as a child of the Depression… to his founding of a group whose idealistic promises of equality and justice attracted thousands of followers… to his relocation ofTemple headquarters from California to an unsettled territory in Guyana, South America, which he dubbed Jonestown?… to his transformation ofPeoples Temple into a nefarious experiment in mind-control.And Fleming heart-stoppingly depicts Jones?s final act, persuading his followers toswallow fatal doses of cyanide?to ?drink the kool-aid,? as it became known?as a test of their ultimate devotion.Here is a sweeping story that traces, step by step, theways in which one man slowly indoctrinated, then murdered, 900 innocent, well- meaning people. And how a few members, Jones'' own son included, stood up to him... but not before it was too late.
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Penguin Young Readers Bless the Blood
Book SynopsisA searing debut YA poetry and essay collection about a Black cancer patient who faces medical racism after being diagnosed with leukemia in their early twenties, for fans of Audre Lorde''s TheCancer Journals andLaurie Halse Anderson''s Shout.When Walela is diagnosed at twenty-three with advanced stage blood cancer, they''re suddenly thrust into the unsympathetic world of tubes and pills, doctors who don?t use their correct pronouns, and hordes of well-meaning but patronizing people offering unsolicited advice as they navigate rocky personal relationships and share their story online.But this experience also deepens their relationship to their ancestors, providing added support from another realm. Walela''s diagnosis becomes a catalyst for their self-realization. As they fill out forms in the insurance office in downtown Los Angeles or travel to therapy in wealthier neighborhoods, they begin to understand that cancer is where all forms of their oppression intersect: Disabled. Fat. Black. Queer. Nonbinary.In Bless the Blood: A Cancer Memoir, the author details a galvanizing account of their survival despite the U.S. medical system, and of the struggle to face death unafraid.Trade ReviewPraise for Bless the Blood:★ "Nehanda infuses queer Black disabled resilience and wretchedness into a poetic sinew that stretches, tears, and heals again and again...Shatters mirrors and windows to reveal the jagged shards of self-determination: 'gently volatile' and absolutely crucial."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A forcefully crafted collection of poetic and narrative storytelling with devastating impact" —Publishers Weekly, starred review★ “Nehanda is a gifted poet with a fiercely honest, achingly vulnerable voice. They reveal both the ugly and the beautiful, their anger (‘Concept: Coraline but Make It Black’) as compelling as their stunning love poems (‘Heaven Is at Grandma’s House’ is unforgettable) and odes (‘Nail Salon as Self-Care’)…Teens will recognize the inspirations for many of the poems, from bell hooks to Megan Thee Stallion, as they follow Nehanda’s journey to its cathartic, revelatory end.” —Booklist, starred review★ "Nehanda crafts a gritty collection of poems and short essays that speak to the emotional, financial, physical, and social circumstances of illness and medical racism in America. ..."Bless the Blood is unlike any book I’ve read before. In a voice that’s utterly electric and completely new, Walela Nehanda explodes the tidy narratives of the typical illness arc. Equal parts prose and poetry, memoir and manifesto, this book rejects every trope of what it means to be sick and disabled. When in the throes of illness, it’s so easy to feel helpless, but Bless the Blood pulses with a power that’s contagious. Reading this book gives me the energy to take it on." —Suleika Jaouad, New York Times bestselling author of Between Two Kingdoms"Walela Nehanda’s Bless the Blood: A Cancer Memoir cuts deep into the pain, everyday details, dysfunctions, dreams, and desires of being sick and disabled. Nehanda’s depiction of the medical industrial complex is spot on. ...A haunting and powerful read."—Alice Wong, Founder and Director, Disability Visibility Project"With this stunning collection of poetry, journal entries, prose poems, vignettes, notes to self, notes to all the rest of us, it becomes clear that Nehanda's gift with words also serves as their lifeline to living with leukemia. Their refusal to sugar-coat, sanitize, sterilize, normalize, etc. is what makes this book genuinely more uplifting to me than most all illness and disability narratives. This reality, so masterfully delivered and coming from a young queer Black nonbinary person, makes it the only real successor to my beloved Audre Lorde's Cancer Journals I have ever encountered. Whether unpacking medical racism, economic hardship, or everyday ableism—whether investigating family bonds, community efforts, and the grace of our ancestors—Bless the Blood goes all out and truly deserves its own section, shelf, category." —Porochista Khakpour, author of Sick: A Memoir
£15.29
Random House USA Inc I Am My Name
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Together We Are Sunshine
£15.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Cleopatra
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£7.50
Random House USA Inc Mi Little Golden Book Sobre Selena My Little
Book SynopsisAyude a su pequeño a soñar en grande con una biografía Little Golden Book sobre la cantante famosa que ganó el premio Grammy y la reina de la música tejana, Selena.Las biografías de Little Golden Book son la introducción perfecta a la no ficción para lectores jóvenes, así como para fanáticos de todas las edades!Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about the Grammy Award winning, Queen of Tejano Music Selena. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction foryoung readers?as well as fans of all ages!Este pequeño Little Golden Book sobre Selena Quintanilla, una cantante Americana mexicana que era muy famosa por su impacto en la cultura y la música tejana, es una historia inspiradora para niños pequeños, así como para sus padres y abuelos que la admiran.This Little Golden Book about Selena Quintanilla?the Grammy Award winning Mexican American singer who became known as the beloved icon of Tejano music and culture?is an inspiring read-aloud for young children, as well as their parents and grandparents who are fans.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: Frida Kahlo Rita Moreno Beyoncé Taylor Swift Lady Gaga
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Random House USA Inc My Little Golden Book About Giraffes
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£6.23
Hachette Children's Group Beginning History The Great Fire Of London
Book SynopsisThis book combines good quality artwork and contemporary illustrations with simple, well-written text. Young readers will discover how the fire started, what devastation it caused and will be able to compare fire-fighting in 1666 to the present day.Photos of artefacts and original illustrations help bring the topic to life.Trade ReviewIn the Beginning History series, text level and content correspond with the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority's key stage 1 units, and the spreads have large, dispersed text and bold captions. The books approach history using pictorial, photographic, archaeological and even some written evidence. * TES Teacher *...help budding historians get a genuine feel for a particular era. * BBC History, January 2003 *This excellent little book tells the story simply but without condescension and explains some of the causes and after effects. It is well illustrated with photographs, drawings and contemporary engravings. The quotations from people living at the time are well chosen and bring the books to life...splendid value. * Carousel Magazine *
£9.36
Hachette Children's Group Beginning History The Life Of Florence
Book SynopsisA simple and attractive title on this popular topic.Trade Review...help budding historians get a genuine feel for a particular era. * BBC History, January 2003 *
£9.36
Candlewick Press,U.S. You Cant Say That
Book SynopsisWhat happens when freedom of expression comes under threat? In frank and wide-ranging interviews, historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus probes the experience of thirteen leading authors of books for young people.A powerful photo essay on transgender teens is called anti-religious and anti-family. A meticulously researched primer on sex education stirs up accusations of pornography and child abuse. Picture books about two mommies (or two penguin daddies) set off a hue and cry. Two hugely popular children's series run afoul of would-be censors, one for its scatological humour, the other because it's deemed too scary. Kids' books that touch on race, sex, LGBTQ matters, the occult, coarse language, and more have found themselves under the scrutiny of those who challenge First Amendment rights.Tune in as thirteen top children's and young adult authors speak out about what it's like to have your work banned or challenged in America today. Prompted by Leonard S. Marcus's in
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Crabtree Publishing Co,US A Refugee s Journey from Bhutan
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Crabtree Publishing Co,US Hoping for a Home After Nigeria Leaving My
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£9.49
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co Facing Fear
£999.99
Austin Macauley Publishers Mermaid of the Ningaloo Reef
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£9.49
Austin Macauley The Valentine
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Bunnys Amazing Adventures
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£7.59
Paw Prints Publishing Bunso Meets a Mumu
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£18.04
PAW PRINTS READER Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett The Virologist Who Changed
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£11.99
PAW PRINTS READER Bertha Parker The First Woman Indigenous American
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£7.05
Feiwel & Friends Shivis Big Leap
Book SynopsisIn this bold and colorful picture book about tapping into your courage, by Kritika H. Rao with illustrations by Sandhya Prabhat , a young boy has to channel the Hindu monkey god Hanuman to reach the top of a climbing wall.
£15.29
Odd Dot You Are Brotherly Love
£999.99
Capstone Global Library Ltd Your Passport to Egypt
Book SynopsisWhat is it like to live in or visit Egypt? What makes Egypt's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions and daily lives of Egyptian people.
£999.99
