Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers
Chicken House Ltd Inkheart (2020 reissue)
Book Synopsis Now on Netflix! A gorgeous new edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading.' Diana Wynne Jones, author of Howl's Moving Castle 'One of the outstanding children's novels of the year.' The Times 'A breathtakingly fast-moving tale.' The Independent Meggie loves stories, but her father, Mo, hasn't read to her since her mother disappeared. When a stranger knocks at their door, Mo is forced to reveal an extraordinary secret – when he reads aloud, words come alive, and dangerous characters step out of the pages. Suddenly Meggie is living the kind of adventure she has only read about in books, but this one will change her life for ever ... A thrilling and magical adventure about stories and the imagination they inspire Also a major film from the makers of The Lord of the Rings, starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser! The adventure continues in books 2 and 3, Inkspell and Inkdeath Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord
£8.54
Chicken House Ltd Inkdeath (2020 reissue)
Book Synopsis The third and final book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones on Inkheart Life in the Inkworld has been far from easy since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the story of Inkheart magically drew Meggie, Mo and Dustfinger back into its pages. With Dustfinger dead, and the evil Adderhead now in control, the story in which they are all caught has taken an unhappy turn. Even Elinor, left alone in the real world, believes her family to be lost – lost between the covers of a book. But as winter comes on there is reason to hope – if only Meggie and Mo can rewrite the wrongs of the past and make a dangerous pact with death ... A thrilling and magical series about stories and the imagination they inspire Book 1, Inkheart, is now a major movie starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser! Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord
£8.54
Chicken House Ltd Inkspell (2020 reissue)
Book Synopsis The second book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy – magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of reading' Diana Wynne Jones Although a year has passed, not a day goes by without Meggie thinking of the extraordinary events of Inkheart, and the story whose characters strode out of the pages, and changed her life for ever. But for Dustfinger, the fire-eater, torn from his world of words, the need to return has become desperate. When he finds a crooked storyteller with the magical ability to read him back, he sets in motion a dangerous reversal that sees the characters of Inkheart transported to a charmed Inkworld, about to be fought over by rival rebels and princes ... A thrilling and magical series about stories and the imagination they inspire Book 1, Inkheart, is now a major movie starring Andy Serkis, Paul Bettany and Brendan Fraser! The adventure continues in book 3, Inkdeath Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord
£8.54
Pan Macmillan The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel
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£21.25
Scholastic The Bookshop Girl
Book SynopsisProperty Jones loves living in a bookshop, but she's hiding a whopperof a secret ......... she can't actually read! When Property'sfamily win The Montgomery Book Emporium in a surprise raffle,Property's life is turned upside down. But will her secret come out?
£6.64
Quarto Publishing PLC Every Word Tells a Story
Book SynopsisIn Every Word Tells a Story, each fascinating word is explored through a quirky, amusing story alongside the extraordinary etymology, word origin and a definition.Trade Review“An A-Z of etymological exploration. Full of funny stories and fascinating facts exploring the origins of everyday words and how the English Language evolved. Each word has a story, the origin and definition paired with humorous illustrations by Ian Morris.” * The Bookseller *'fun, unique and stimulating.’ * All On The Board *“Truly this a package of fun, and not just for little ones learning their words but for anyone interested in language.” * Armadillo Magazine *“Full of surprising facts and funny stories, this book shows you how words were born.” * The Week Junior *“the author’s enjoyment of words is infectious and he offers a wonderful insight into the creative evolution of language.” * JUNO Magazine *"The book is simple but yet so informative and interesting that it has taken us on some fabulous learning journeys." * The Green parent *
£11.69
Quarto Publishing PLC Maya Angelou: Volume 4
Book SynopsisIn this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer and civil rights activist. Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Maya Angelou's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! Trade Review“The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well… The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity” * Irish Times *Best children’s books for spring - “Strikingly illustrated, they’re superb first biographies for younger readers.” * The Huffington Post *“A QUIRKY kids biography series“ * The Voice *“Brilliantly accessible and inspiring” * Rhino Reads *“One children’s books series trying to fight back… by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams.” * Toronto Star *'We love the Little People, Big Dreams series of books' * The Glitter Guide *'Sumptuously illustrated hardbacks, they take the life stories of famous women in history and retell them in a child-friendly way' * Daily Mail *
£8.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Book That No One Wanted to Read
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£15.29
Quarto Publishing PLC Charles Dickens
Book SynopsisIntroduce your child to the life of Charles Dickens, the great author of classic literature including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and many more
£9.49
Usborne Publishing Ltd Write Your Own Story Book
Book SynopsisSuitable for aspiring young writers, this activity book is full of hints, tips and handy tasks for writing stories. It includes writing tips, techniques and methods to make every story a masterpiece, with helpful activities on coming up with ideas, writing from different points of view, and creating characters, settings and story lines.Trade Review'A writing workshop in book form' - Bookfest; 'A truly creative book that is bound to inspire the JK Rowlings and Jacqueline Wilsons of the future' - tBk magazine; 'Packed with ideas to get children's imaginations flowing, from tips on characters, settings and story starter, to word lists and hints on titles. There are also plenty of blank lines, just begging to be written on' - We Love This Book; 'Full of inspiring ideas for all sorts of stories, from super power adventures to time-travel mysteries. Guidance on how to get started and help with all the things a budding writer needs to think about. By the end of the summer holidays you could have written the next Harry Potter!' - Baby and Me; 'For all budding story tellers, this is a must-have book: from simple story plans to techniques for more elaborate stories, your storytelling skills will jump to a different league' - Angels and Urchins; 'This is such a fantastic tool that I can't stop talking about it' - 5 Minutes Peace blog; 'I wish I had had this fabulous book when I was young girl... an absolute gem for creative kids or for kids whose creativity needs a boost.' - Book Reviews for Mums; 'Simply fantastic for encouraging budding young authors to write their very own masterpieces... a really superb and highly educational 'exercise' book which not only gives children a fascinating insight into story writing and creation, but also encourages them to have a go themselves. This is definitely a personal favourite' - First4Dads; 'Another gem from Usborne... includes a number of different writing activities, hints, tips and handy tasks all of which help inspire and guide your child on their creative path and aid their writing journey' - The Little Book
£8.54
Quarto Publishing PLC Agatha Christie: Volume 5
Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Agatha Christie, the most famous crime writer of all time. When Agatha was young, she read books every night, but always had her own idea for how they should end! As an adult, her crime novels, with their twists and turns and peculiar detectives, challenged the minds of millions of readers, making her the queen of mystery and the bestselling novelist of all time. This stirring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the author's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! Trade Review“The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well… The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity” * Irish Times *Best children’s books for spring - “Strikingly illustrated, they’re superb first biographies for younger readers.” * The Huffington Post *'Sumptuously illustrated hardbacks, they take the life stories of famous women in history and retell them in a child-friendly way' * Daily Mail *“Brilliantly accessible and inspiring” * Rhino Reads *“One children’s books series trying to fight back… by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams." * Toronto Star *"This delightful biography for young readers... As well as highlighting her achievements, the book quietly emphasises how wonderful the imagination can be, and how this can inspire others, too. This is shown even through the illustrations, as Agatha's creations spill out across the pages." * Book Trust *'Astoundingly, Agatha Christie taught herself to read at the age of five. Children will follow the famous author's life story with the aid of succinct text and enjoyable illustrations.' * Parents in Touch *“A QUIRKY kids biography series“ * The Voice *
£8.99
Abrams Little Women The Official Movie Companion
Book Synopsis Go behind the scenes with the March sisters in this official companion to the major motion picture adaptation of Little Women, written and directed by Academy Award–nominated director Greta Gerwig. Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic comes to life in Greta Gerwig’s film, and this stunning guide details the making of the major motion picture, with an all-star cast featuring Timothée Chalamet, Chris Cooper, Laura Dern, Louis Garrel, James Norton, Bob Odenkirk, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan, Eliza Scanlen, Meryl Streep, and Emma Watson. Learn about the history that led to Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel and the modern vision that brought these cherished characters to life for a new generation. Take a look at how the film was made in New York Times bestselling author Gina McIntyre’s Little Women: The Official Movie Companion, an insider’s guide packed with cast and crew interviews, photos o
£16.19
Frances Lincoln Children's Books Antoine de SaintExupéry
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£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Comprehension Bumper Book Ages 79
Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: English Engaging reading comprehension activities to help boost your child's progress at every stage of their learning! Including helpful tips and answers, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.
£5.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Jane Austen
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£12.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bard of Avon The Story of William Shakespeare
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Jungle Book
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Roald Dahls Creative Writing with Charlie and the
Book SynopsisInvent terrific heroes and revolting villains to star in your story with the World''s NUMBER ONE Storyteller! Perfect for home learning, pick up your pen and join Charlie and Mr Wonka to learn how to write the MOST MAGNIFICENT characters. These super fun activities will help you to: Improve language and vocabulary skills Develop the tools you need to write your own stories Learn how to create heroes and villains with their own interests, behaviours and backstoriesRoald Dahl''s Creative Writing will spark your creativity, build your confidence and inspire you through the wonderful worlds of Roald Dahl''s best loved stories! Filled with top tips and ideas boxes, each book introduces techniques and methods to help you plan and write a phizz-whizzing story of your own!
£6.30
Enchanted Lion Books Where Is Everybody?
Book SynopsisCreated by the prolific and visionary Remy Charlip, this singular picture book begins with an empty scene, asking "Where is everybody?" Gradually, Charlip introduces landscape and characters from the ground up, showing young readers that to tell a story is to build a world.Artist, writer, illustrator, director, choreographer and teacher Remy Charlip was the creator of more than 40 children’s books, including the beloved Dress Up and Let’s Have a Party and Fortunately!. Where Is Everybody? continues Charlip’s distinctive tradition of deceptively simple illustrations (the first page is blank, bearing only the words ‘Here is an empty sky’), slowly building a scene piece by piece, and eventually, a surreal narrative sure to delight readers and expand children’s ideas of what a picture book can be.Trade Review“Here is someone who transforms, embroiders, and enchants ordinary experiences into magical excursions, encouraging children to imagine and improvise for themselves.” –– Edith Cohen, volunteer, Library of Congress Children's Literature Center“This book, first published in 1957, is one that young children will love. It begins with an empty page. A small, simple drawing of a bird follows, ‘A bird flies up into the sky.’ The following 2-page spread has a bright yellow sun shining in the sky while the opposite page shows the bird flying. The illustrations are ones like young children themselves would draw: A waving line travels across two pages, the yellow sun in the top left-hand corner, the bird still flying but now there are hills. A river is added at the bottom of the next two pages – with a fish swimming at the bottom of the right-hand page. And so it goes, or rather grows, with the addition of a tree, then a forest, a road, a deer, a house, a man coming from the house to feed the deer, a boy who pets the deer. When the rain begins to fall, the pages turn gray and grayer, shrouding over all that has previously been seen until all that remains is the rain. This book is perfect for any young child, age 2-6. I think they would request it multiple times in one sitting. Perfect for storytimes as well or lap-sits.” —Youth Services Book Review
£11.04
Nosy Crow Ltd Writes of Passage: Words To Read Before You Turn
Book SynopsisAn inspiring, accessible and powerful collection of words that matter.Published in a gorgeous hardback edition, with a stunning neon and foil-stamped cover, ribbon marker, and beautifully designed insides, Writes of Passage is the perfect gift for every occasion - birthdays, Christmas, school leaving celebrations, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, and more.An inspiring collection of over 100 pieces of writing - poems, prose, letters, speeches, song lyrics, quotations, and more - from Shakespeare to Stephen Hawking; Greta Thunberg to Galileo; Malala to Martin Luther King; and Lin-Manuel Miranda to Lord Tennyson - which are in turn powerful, funny, moving, wise, and thought-provoking, and expertly selected and with accessible, thoughtful commentary by Nicolette Jones, children's book critic for The Sunday Times.
£11.69
Oxford University Press Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary From aardvark to
Book SynopsisThis is not an ordinary dictionary. After all, you wouldn''t expect an Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary to be ordinary, would you? Lots of dictionaries tell you what an alligator is, or how to spell balloon but they won''t explain the difference between a ringbeller and a trogglehumper, or say why witches need gruntles eggs or suggest a word for the shape of a Knid. This dictionary does all those things.All the words that Roald Dahl invented are here, like biffsquiggled and whizzpopping to remind you what means what, but that is not all. You''ll also find out where words came from, rhyming words, synonyms and lots of alternative words for words that are overused.Oxford Children''s Dictionaries are perfect for supporting literacy and learning and this is the world''s first Roald Dahl Dictionary from the word experts at Oxford University Press. With real citations from Roald Dahl''s children''s books and illustrations by Quentin Blake, this is authoritative, engaging and accessible and will inspire and encourage young writers and readers.Trade ReviewPerfect way to introduce a new generation to Matilda and co * Radio Times *An excellently entertaining book for children from 8 to 100-plus. Buy it and enjoy it. * Newbury Weekly News *Perfect for reading aloud and anyone who enjoys the sound and feeling of words * Cotswold Life *
£10.44
Scholastic Roald Dahls Life in Stories
Book SynopsisIntroducing the life of Roald Dahl to a new generation of readers. With Spielberg's adaption of Dahl's The BFG releasing incinemas in July and centenary celebrations reaching a peak on DahlDay in September, this is the perfect way to find out more aboutone of our best-loved writers.
£5.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Jungle Book
Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.''There is no harm in a man''s cub.''Best known for the ''Mowgli'' stories, Rudyard Kipling''s The Jungle Book expertly interweaves myth, morals, adventure and powerful story-telling. Set in Central India, Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves. Along the way he encounters memorable characters such as the foreboding tiger Shere Kahn, Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Including other stories such as that of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, a heroic mongoose and Toomai, a young elephant handler, Kipling''s fables remain as popular today as they ever were.
£5.68
HarperCollins Publishers The Incredible Book Eating Boy
Book SynopsisThe mouth-watering new book from acclaimed author illustrator, Oliver Jeffers.Henry loves books but not like you and I. He loves to EAT books! This exciting story follows the trials and tribulations of a boy with a voracious appetite for books.Henry discovers his unusual taste by mistake one day, and is soon swept up in his new-found passion gorging on every delicious book in sight! And better still, he realises that the more books he eats, the smarter he gets. Henry dreams of becoming the Incredible Book Eating Boy; the smartest boy in the world!But a book-eating diet isn't the healthiest of habits, as Henry soon finds outTrade Review"Mouth-wateringly irresistible" The Guardian "This is a book that children will devour." The Observer "The whole thing looks good enough to eat." Times Educational Supplement "a beautifully produced edition that really is good enough to eat." The Bookseller "with IBEB, Jeffers has produced his most appealing work yet, conjuring up a magical piece of fiction that is not only divinely illustrated and wittily told, but perfectly realised." Junior
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Once Upon an Alphabet
Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE CBI BOOK OF THE YEARA flagship publication, gloriously bringing the alphabet to life in irresistible Oliver Jeffers style!The letters of our alphabet work tirelessly to make words that in turn make stories, but what if there was a story FOR each of the letters instead? Turn the pages of this exquisite book to find outHere you will discover twenty-six short stories introducing a host of new characters (plus the occasional familiar face). From Edmund the astronaut with his awkward fear of heights, via the dynamic new investigative duo of the Owl and the Octopus, through to the Zeppelin that just might get Edmund a little bit closer to where he needs to be, this book is packed with funny, thrilling, perilous and above all entertaining tales inspired by every letter in the alphabet.An adventure to follow from A to Z, or a treasure trove to dip in and out of, Once Upon an Alphabet is a work of exhilarating originality from artist Oliver Jeffers, the creator of much-loved moderTrade Review‘…combines classic storytelling with stunning artwork. Parents and kids will love to read this again and again’ The Bookseller ‘…a glorious romp of a book’ The Guardian Praise for ‘How to Catch a Star’: ‘The best recent picture book by light years… stylishly spellbinding.’ Telegraph ‘Hail to new talent… If only all picture books could be this good.’ The Bookseller Praise for The Day the Crayons Quit: “Hilarious picture book brilliance…” Books for Keeps “It’s funny, clever and pushes kids’ creativity.” The Telegraph “…stunning illustrations” Julia Eccleshare, The Guardian
£19.00
B de Blok La niña que salvó a los libros / The Girl Who
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£19.75
Canterbury Classics The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood
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£11.39
Oxford University Press How To Be A Young Writer
Book SynopsisThis is an authoritative book from the word experts at Oxford to get budding writers crafting brilliant stories. It will help you think about how to develop an idea into a gripping and powerful story, with examples and tips from the best known authors to show you how it''s done. For children aged 11 and over, it covers all the key elements of plot, characterization, building a believable world, thinking about tone and style, weaving description into stories, through to endings and editing your work. Practical tips will get any struggling writer to beat the fear of the blank page and inspirational advice will help young authors to achieve their creative writing goals. It includes information on sharing stories and how to get people reading your work.
£9.49
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Taking Hold
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£8.99
Quarto Publishing PLC Jane Austen: Volume 12
Book SynopsisDiscover the remarkable life of Jane Austen, the great British novelist, in this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Little Jane was born into a large family with seven brothers and sisters. She grew up reading and writing stories in the English countryside. As an adult, she wrote witty commentaries about landed gentry in a way that no one had ever done before, portraying young women who bravely made their own choices. These novels made Jane one of the most loved British writers of all time. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical images and a detailed profile of the author's life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS! Trade Review“The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well… The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity” * Irish Times *“Strikingly illustrated, they’re superb first biographies for younger readers.” * The Huffington Post *“A QUIRKY kids biography series“ * The Voice *“Brilliantly accessible and inspiring” * Rhino Reads *“One children’s books series trying to fight back… by telling the inspiring stories of women who overcame adversity and made history by pursuing their childhood dreams.” * Toronto Star *
£8.99
Bonnier Books Ltd How To Write a Great Story
Book SynopsisStories are incredibly powerful so if you become a writer, be careful. Your book could change the world.Caroline Lawrence shares her best tips in this illustrated guide to creative writing and storytelling for readers and writers aged 9+. . .Featuring examples from all kinds of stories, including Black Panther, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, The Incredibles and Star Wars, Caroline explores every aspect of writing - from brainstorming a setting, to creating an opponent and choosing your hero's greatest weakness. Inspired by Caroline's school events and workshops, and illustrated with Linzie Hunter's lively black and white artwork on every page, this is the perfect addition to the bookshelves of young writers everywhere.
£7.59
Bellwether Media Chris Van Allsburg: Children's Storytellers
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£12.34
Quarto Publishing PLC Astrid Lindgren: Volume 35
Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world’s best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking. Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches and fairies. They all came out from a magic object called a book. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn’t stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and her friends. Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. Accessible and easy to follow text means that this book can inspire young readers in just the same way that Astrid was inspired when she started reading, all those years ago. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring writer’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
£8.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Judy Moody, Book Quiz Whiz
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£5.99
Chronicle Books Bookscape Board Books: We Love Books!
Book SynopsisExplore a cozy bookstore, visit a library, and learn all about books in this one-of-a-kind format by celebrated illustrator Ingela P Arrhenius. Each uniquely shaped page overlaps with the next to create a complete landscape when closed—and an immersive world to explore with each turn of the page when open. Simple text and jubilant illustrations introduce babies and toddlers to a word of books and usher in an early appreciation for reading! Delightfully petite, Bookscape Board Books’ chunkiness and unique layers give them a tactile, toylike quality that begs to be picked up—making each book in the series a memorable and irresistible gift.
£6.99
b small publishing limited Journeys in Creative Writing: A Different
Book SynopsisSee how far your imagination will take you! Guide Ms. Adjective and Fluffy the dog through the Land of Creative Writing. There are 18 inventive landscapes buzzing with storytelling potential. Read the story openers then tackle the challenge using the fab fivers and top tips on each page. At the end of the book, you will have created your own unique story based in this fantastical world. And then you can do it all over again for a different outcome!
£7.59
Little Tiger Press Group How to Make a Book
Book SynopsisAn inspiring and informative illustrated guide to publishing with a clear and concise text from Becky Davies and characterful, approachable illustrations from Patricia Hu. Do you think it would be cool to have a job where you make books? Have you ever wondered how a book is made? Wonder no more! Follow the stages from acquisition and artwork to publicity and printing, giving you an accurate look at the entire process of what it took to make THIS brilliant book. This illustrated guide of creating a full colour children's book is suitable for children, publishing and bookselling professionals, artists and authors – it is perfect for ANYONE who wants to see how a book is made! The ideal follow-up for children who love to write and draw their own stories.Trade Review"From acquisition and artwork to printing and publicity, a comprehensive look at all the stages of creating a full-colour children's book. Ideal for children who love to create their own stories and illustrations, or a handy resource for schools."
£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers The Book Day Quest
Book SynopsisThe perfect book to get your children excited about World Book Day!Join Paddington for a hilarious World Book Day challenge in this wonderful new picture book story based on the animated series of The Adventures of Paddington!Everyone is very excited about World Book Day! Everyone except Mateo, that is. When Paddington discovers his friend has lost his love of reading, the young bear is determined to help rekindle it again so he can take part in the Windsor Gardens World Book Day fancy dress competition!
£6.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Very Cranky Book
Book SynopsisThe first picture book collaboration from bestselling husband-and-wife team Tony and Angela DiTerlizzi is the charmingly irreverent tale of a very cranky book . But when other books show up for story time, will Cranky change his mind?Angela and Tony DiTerlizzi, two creative forces, have crafted a story as silly as it is clever.Trade Review“Humor and creativity abound in both text and illustrations. Just try to stay cranky during a read-aloud of this one!” — Kirkus Reviews “[Drives] home the importance of readers to books.” — Publishers Weekly
£17.26
Random House USA Inc Mr. Lemoncellos Greatest Box Set on Earth 6 Books
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£40.46
Hachette Children's Group Brown Girl Dreaming
Book SynopsisA mesmerising story about a young girl growing up in America, finding a home and discovering her voice - a multi-award winning New York Times bestseller and President Obama's 'O' Book Club pick.Brown Girl Dreaming is the unforgettable story of Jacqueline Woodson's childhood, sharing what it was like to grow up as an African-American in the wake of the Civil Rights movement, and discovering the first sparks of an incredible, lifelong gift for writing. It's packed with wonderful reflections on family and on place, in a way that will appeal to readers from 11 to adult.Emotionally charged and touching, each line tells the tale of one girl's search to find her voice, her identity and her place in the world.This book has been a bestseller in the US for almost a decade, winning every accolade and prize including the prestigious Newbery Honor Award, and is now made available to readers in the UK for the first time.
£9.82
Andersen Press Ltd The Story Thief
Book SynopsisFrom Waterstones Book Prize shortlisted Graham Carter comes this story perfect for little bookworms, and those who haven't quite discovered the magic of books yet... Olive is a shy girl who prefers reading about adventures to having them herself. But when a mysterious figure steals all of the books in town, Olive is forced straight into an adventure of her own. The thief, meanwhile, doesn’t quite know what to do with the stories he’s stolen. Olive must track down the thief and teach him the joys of reading - and sharing - stories.Trade Review"Graham Carter’s illustrations are a visual delight... For anyone who loves stories, the joy in this book is that shy Olive becomes the intrepid explorer, inspired by the characters she has read about" -- Nikki Gamble * Just Imagine *"Another funny, exciting and inspiring adventure. Graham Carter’s vivid, colourful illustrations glow with energy and are full of wonderful, intriguing details. Octopus himself is a triumph, and children will be delighted at the different uses he finds for books!" -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *"You will most definitely embark on a fun filled journey at the turn of each page. A wonderful addition to any bookworm's library" * LittleC_ReadingCorner *"This book is all kinds of wonderful! It captures the magic and wonder of reading so perfectly through a funny and adventurous story, stunning artwork and characters to completely fall in love with. The Story Thief is an instant classic and will be read here for a very very long time to come. It’s brilliant." * We(e) Read(s) *"Carter's bold colour-saturated illustrations fill each spread using all the dynamics... a very enjoyable picture book" * Books for Keeps *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Write Your Own Story Word Book
Book SynopsisProvides helpful advice on choosing the best words for creating characters, setting scenes and shaping stories, as well as special vocabulary for different story themes. Young authors can create their own stories and build up a word bank of favourite words and phrases, so that they need never use 'nice' again... The perfect companion to Usborne's best-selling Write Your Own Story Book.
£9.49
Quarto Publishing PLC J. R. R. Tolkien
Book SynopsisIn this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of J. R. R. Tolkien, author and forefather of the fantasy genre. Little John experienced lots of change in his life from a young age. Moving from South Africa to a big city in England, he longed for the nature he grew up around. After the death of both of his parents, John found comfort in telling stories and building imaginary worlds with his friends. And he continued to tell stories for the rest of his life, creating epic tales of hobbits, dwarves, elves and wizards as J. R. R. Tolkien. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer’s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids tTrade Review“The creator of the Lord of the Rings saga is the latest addition to the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS range.” * The Bookseller *
£8.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK How Not To Be A Twit and Other Wisdom from Roald
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£7.59
Moppet Books Herman Melvilles Moby Dick
Book SynopsisThere''s no greater maritime adventure than the incredible story about the mysterious, white whale Moby Dick. Join us as we board the spooky whale ship The Pequod, along with tattooed native whale hunters and the one-legged man everyone fears, Captain Ahab. This beautifully illustrated learning guide will pull you in, and not let go, until the tide spits you back up on land. More than picture books, our educational learning guides offer an interactive story time for adult literature fans and their children, or as we like to call them future lit fans.
£13.95
Andersen Press Ltd I Love Tractors!
Book SynopsisWhen Frankie McGee insists on borrowing yet another book about tractors, his mum crumbles. She begs him to read a book about something else – cars, planes, cranes, trains – anything! Frankie launches into all of the various, glorious factors that make up the love that he has for all tractors – but will he be able to bring his mum around? With irresistible rhyming text by award-winning author Davina Bell and unforgettable illustrations by Jenny Løvlie, Illustrator of award-winning The Girls, this story is sure to charm and amuse the whole family.Trade Review"With charming illustrations by Jenny Lovlie, and a perfectly-pitched story-in-rhyme by award-winning Davina Bell, I Love Tractors is a wonderful ode to the joys of finding your thing through books." -- Joanne Owen * LoveReading4Kids *"at its heart, it is a beautiful ode to libraries and the love of reading… It also wonderfully celebrates the fixation and obsessional quirks that so many children experience when it comes to their favourite things" * BookTrust *
£7.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Hans Christian Andersen 59 Little People BIG
Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hans Christian Andersen, the father of fairy tales. When Hans Christian Andersen was a little boy, he treated storybooks as jewels to be treasured. He wanted to perform on stage, but was always cast as the troll. Luckily, through theatre, he found a love for writing. He wrote about both the ordinary and fantastic, in stories like ‘The Ugly Duckling’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’, never talking down to children. His stories became famous all over the world, and were loved and adored by generation upon generation of children who marvelled at these well-told gems. This enchanting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the writer's
£8.99
