Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Body and health
Penguin USA Miracle Season
Book SynopsisIn a magical story that blurs the lines between reality and the fantastic, Persephone Clark has a talent for making things grow, but in the wake of her brother's accident, the only things growing are the lies and secrets she's been keeping.Thirteen-year-old Persephone Pearl Clark has never met a plant that wouldn’t bud or bloom for her. But lately, between the accident that left her older brother, Levi, with an irreversible brain injury, a messy fight with her once-best friend Mya, and a pile of lies growing faster than the stack of medical bills she collects from the post office every day, Persephone is stuck. She would give anything to change things for her family, but unfortunately, money doesn’t grow on trees. So, when she stumbles upon Levi's unfinished application submitting their hometown of Coulter, Wisconsin, to Small Town Revival—the famous makeover show with a large financial prize attached—Persephone forges her olde
£16.19
Random House USA Inc Try Try Again TwoHeaded Monster Sesame Street
Book SynopsisTwo-Headed Monster learns fun breathing activities to help calm him when he gets frustrated—based on the popular Sesame Street Monster Meditation video on YouTube, made in collaboration with the mindfulness app Headspace.It can be frustrating when things don't go right—but giving up isn't the answer! This terrific board book features Two-Headed Monster learning a calming Monster Meditation. Now when his block tower falls down, he does the simple breathing games and starts building his tower again. Plus, there's an offer in the book for a free month of the Headspace app!This is book five in a series of six books, all inspired by the popular Sesame Street Monster Meditation videos on YouTube, which help young girls and boys learn mindfulness techniques along with their favorite characters. The videos are made in collaboration with the mindfulness app Headspace. The art style in the books is the same as in the videos—bright and simple
£8.54
Random House USA Inc The Little Book of Joy
Book SynopsisNobel Peace Prize winners His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu share their own childhood struggles to show young readers how they can thrive and find joy even during the most challenging times in this picture book adaptation of the international bestseller The Book of Joy. If you just focus on the thing that is making you sad, then the sadness is all you see. But if you look around, you will see that joy is everywhere. In their only collaboration for children, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu use their childhood stories to show young people how to find joy even in hard times and why sharing joy with others makes it grow. The two spiritual masters tell a simple story, vibrantly brought to life by bestselling illustrator Rafael López, of how every child has joy inside them, even when it sometimes hides, and how we can find it, keep it close, and grow it by sharing it with the world.
£20.89
Random House USA Inc Royal Blood
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£11.69
Penguin Young Readers Our Skin A First Conversation about Race
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£13.49
Random House Children's Books Halfway to Somewhere
Book SynopsisNew school, new country, but only half a family?! Embark on a coming of age journey with a middle school teen navigating their parent’s divorce while moving to a new country in this stunning graphic novel.Ave thought moving to Kansas would be boring and flat after enjoying the mountains and trails in Mexico, but at least they would have their family with them. Unfortunately, while Ave, their mom, and their younger brother are relocating to the US, Ave's father and older sister will be staying in Mexico...permanently. Their parents are getting a divorce.As if learning a whole new language wasn't hard enough, and now a Middle-Schooler has to figure out a new family dynamic...and what this means for them as they start middle school with no friends.Jose Pimienta's stunningly illustrated and thought provoking middle graphic novel is about exploring identity, understanding family, making friends with a language barrier, and above all else, learning what t
£23.74
Penguin Putnam Inc Suddenly a Murder
Book SynopsisSeven friends throw a 1920s–themed party, where it's all pretend—until one of them is murdered. One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out in this glamorous locked-room mystery.A can't miss for mystery fans. —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and The AgathasSomeone brought a knife to the party.To celebrate the end of high school, Izzy Morales joins her ride-or-die Kassidy and five friends on a 1920s–themed getaway at the glamorous Ashwood Manor. There, Izzy and her friends party in vintage dresses and expensive diamonds—until Kassidy’s boyfriend turns up dead.Murdered, investigators declare when they arrive at the scene, and now every party guest is a suspect. There’s the girlfriend, in love. The other girl, in despair. The old friend, forlorn. The new friend, distressed. The brooding enigma. And then, there’s Izz
£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc She Persisted Pura Belpré
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£6.99
Random House USA Inc Beautiful Noise
Book SynopsisOpen this unique picture book and meet John Cage, the pioneering, inspiring composer who believed all sound—from the crash of a slamming door to the whirr of a blender to the whoosh of the wind—was music.For John Cage, music was everywhere: in the hum of the refrigerator, the screech of a garbage truck, the patter of the rain. But other people disagreed. They felt that, surely, a pianist on stage must actually play their piano to create music...not just sit there. And in no way was it melodic to turn a musician's mic on and off as they do play their instruments--it was just chaos!John Cage found sound in silence, and knew that all noises were unique. All you had to do was listen to hear it.Told in second person and paired with exciting illustrations as innovative as Cage's music, here is a picture book--perfect for any budding musician--that celebrates the genius of a nonconforming musician
£20.89
Penguin Young Readers Every Body A First Conversation About Bodies
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£14.39
Penguin USA The Secret Year
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£10.92
Penguin Young Readers This Is Ballet
Book SynopsisThe first in a series that introduces three major dance families: ballet, hip-hop, and jazz, from a world-renowned early childhood educator and performer.This first introduction to classical dance begins with a simple explanation of what defines a classical dancer. Young readers are then invited on a global exploration of different classical dances, from ballet to synchronized swimming to Kabuki; the ways dancers move; and who they move with.This encouraging dance series will inspire young children to dance in their home or in their community, in socks or ballet shoes, and alone or with others.
£7.99
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) A Kids Book About Bullying
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£13.78
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) A Kids Book About Diversity
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£13.78
Dutton Books for Young Readers A Most Perilous World
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£15.27
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Wilma Mankiller
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£16.84
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) A Kids Book About OCD
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£16.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama Home with Mama
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Dewdney's artwork is the ideal foil to her rhyming verses--her characters' bleary, sick expressions alone are sure to elicit giggles and knowing smiles." — Kirkus Reviews, July 15, 2011"Llama is sick with a sore throat, and children who have to take 'yucky' medicine will relate to how he feels ... The story has wonderful rhyming phrases and large, colorful illustrations full of priceless facial expressions and body language." — School Library Journal, August 2011
£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Corduroy Goes to the Doctor lg format
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£8.13
HarperCollins Espanol Ramona la chinche
Book SynopsisThis high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.Ramona Quimby está emocionada por empezar Kindergarten. Ahora no tiene que ver a su hermana mayor, Beezus, montarse en el autobús a la escuela con todos los niños grandes. ¡Ella finalmente es suficiente mayor para hacerlo también! Después ella se mete en problemas por hallar el pelo rizado de su compañero de clase durante el recreo. Peor, el niño que le gusta le rechaza en frente de todo la clase. Beezus dice que Ramona necesita dejar de ser una chinche, pero ¿cómo puede dejarlo si nunca estaba tratando hacer una chinche para empezar?La ganadora del Newbery Award, la escritora Beverly Cleary expertamente representa las tribulaciones y triunfos de crecer por una heroína relacionable: Ramona Quimby.
£9.21
Quarto Publishing PLC You Your Strange Brain
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£10.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Cancer Hates Kisses
Book SynopsisMothers are superheroes when they're battling cancer, and this empowering picture book gives them an honest yet spirited way to share the difficult experience with their kids. Author Jessica Reid Sliwerski was diagnosed with breast cancer four months after giving birth to her daughter. And through all the stages of treatment—surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, losing her hair—she thought about how hard it would be to talk to your child about cancer while coping with it. She wrote this picture book to give other parents and their children an encouraging tool for having those conversations—a lovingly upbeat book that is also refreshingly authentic and straightforward. With its simple text and heartwarming illustrations, Cancer Hates Kisses is relatable to any type of cancer.
£13.29
Penguin Random House India The Elephant in the Room
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s comes a heartfelt story about the importance of compassion and bravery when facing life’s challenges” (Kirkus) for fans of The One and Only Ivan and Front Desk.It's been almost a year since Sila's mother traveled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to secure the immigration paperwork that would allow her to return to her family in the United States.The long separation is almost impossible for Sila to withstand. But things change when Sila accompanies her father (who is a mechanic) outside their Oregon town to fix a truck. There, behind an enormous stone wall, she meets a grandfatherly man who only months before won the state lottery. Their new alliance leads to the rescue of a circus elephant named Veda, and then to a friendship with an unusual boy named Mateo, proving that comfort and hope come in the most unlikely of places. A moving
£14.25
Random House USA Inc As Big as a Whale Disney Junior Doc McStuffins
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£7.98
Random House USA Inc Snowman Surprise Little Golden Books
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£8.01
Random House USA Inc Bubblerific Little Golden Books Doc Mcstuffins
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£7.08
DK DK Super Readers Level 2 Sniffles Sneezes Hiccups
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£13.49
DK DK Super Readers Level 2 Sniffles Sneezes Hiccups
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£6.49
DK Childrens Quick and Easy Cookbook
Book SynopsisA perfect first cookbook to start your kitchen adventure, with more than 60 recipes for young chefs to try.Feel right at home in the kitchen with this first cookbook for budding chefs! With over 60 recipes, there’s something for every occasion: super-fast snacks, speedy main meals, plus delicious desserts and sweet treats.Children’s Quick and Easy Cookbook is packed with simple but varied recipes, so young cooks aged 5-7 can enjoy discovering new dishes, learning new skills, and perfect great meals that the whole family will love. And for those already handy in the kitchen, there are more involved dishes, and ideas and advice about how to adapt the recipes for different tastes and diets. From triple-decker sandwiches and fruit smoothies to chicken curry and lemon cheesecake, each recipe includes a photographic step-by-step to show you exactly what you need to do and when. Put on your apron and get cooking, with: - Re
£17.99
DK A Kids Book About Gratitude
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£16.99
£12.10
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) DK Super Readers Level 4 Viaje a Través de la
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£6.79
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) A Kids Book About Change
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£13.78
Kingfisher The Germ Lab
Book SynopsisPrepare to be infected with fun and fascinating knowledge. The Germ Lab tells the gruesome story of deadly diseases, told by the filthy pests that spread the germs!Discover history''s worst epidemics and pandemics and see how and why they happened, including the Black Death, polio and coronavirus. Hear the eyewitness accounts from the pesky rats, flies, ticks and creepy-crawlies who spread the most terrible viruses around the world and cause the most damage. Watch out for terrible typhoid, beware of malicious malaria and learn more about cruel Covid-19.Don''t be too scared though. The Germ Lab explains how bacteria and other bad beasties are beaten through the work of genius scientists and with the development of vaccinations. Meet Jon Snow, whose careful observations of the slums of London led him to stop the spread of cholera , and see the world''s leading scientists in action as they create life-saving vaccines.Written by Richard Platt
£15.29
Kingfisher Basher Science Mini Pandemic
Book SynopsisDo you know what happens when Virus goes viral? How does Immune System fight infection when it strikes? And why do masks matter? Kids need real science information about the Covid-19 pandemic that has kept them away from school, kept their parents away from work, and may even have harmed people they know and love. And they want information about how to deal with their feelings, too. The Basher mix of science and humor makes these difficult times less frightening by providing approachable and easily understandable information in a format kids know and love.From Smallpox to Social Distancing, this book is crammed with bad actors from the world of pandemics. Find out about history's nastiest diseases, then discover how Vaccine, Treatment, and Clinical Trial help to beat back today's viruses. And turn to Hygiene, Face Mask, Lockdown, and Resourcefulness for advice on keeping safe physicallyand mentally.Basher's distinctive, colorful illustrations and Tom J
£7.59
Pebble Books Losing a Tooth
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£26.99
Pebble Books Losing a Tooth
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£9.46
DK Big Girls Use the Potty
Book SynopsisTake the worry out of potty training with this fun and informative guide that encourages your child to use the potty like a big girl. Now your child can be potty perfect with this step-by-step guide to using the potty with pride! With lots of friendly advice, and special reward stickers to encourage success, soon your toddler will be able to say, Bye-bye, diapers! With rhyming text, this board book is fully illustrated and complete with a pull-out chart and star stickers. The emphasis is on motivating children to use the potty correctly by giving them praise and rewarding their success as they take their first steps towards becoming diaper-free. This book is a great introduction to a challenging family subject. Motivating and fun! Includes 80 reward stickers for your brave little trouper. Board books are durable and ideal for tiny hands. Practice makes perfect!
£7.99
DK Baby Touch and Feel Bedtime
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£7.99
DK Boys Potty Time
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£9.49
Amazon Publishing If Beaver Had a Fever
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£12.99
Running Press Book Publishers Vivir Bruja Being Bruja
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£16.66
Candlewick Press,U.S. Binky
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Judy Moody MD 05
Book SynopsisJudy gets a taste of her own medicine in a hilarious new episode sure to tickle your humerus (aka funny bone) and put you in a very Judy Moody mood!She took her own temperature. With the fancy thermometer that beeped. It was not normal. It was not 98.6. Judy's temperature was 188.8! Judy's temperature was 00.0! Judy's temperature was beep-beep-beep-beep-beep. She, Judy Moody, had the temperature of an outer-space alien!Judy Moody has a mood for every occasion, and now, she, Judy Moody, is in a medical mood! It's no secret that Judy wants to be like Elizabeth Blackwell, first woman doctor, when she grows up. So when Class 3T starts to study the Amazing Human Body, Judy can hardly wait to begin her better-than-best-ever third-grade projects: show-and-tell with something way rarer than a scab, a real-live ooey-gooey operation, and a cloning experiment that may create double trouble for Judy and her friends. RARE!
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Stink It Up A Guide to the Gross the Bad and the
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£7.26
Candlewick Press,U.S. Night Job
Book SynopsisWith lyrical narration and elegant, evocative artwork, Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and illustrator G. Brian Karas share the nighttime experience of a father and child.When the sun sets, Dad’s job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a Friday night while the rest of the city is asleep? There’s the smell of lilacs in the night air, the dusky highway in the moonlight, and glimpses of shy nighttime animals to make the dark magical. Shooting baskets in the half-lit gym, sweeping the stage with the game on the radio, and reading out loud to his father in the library all help the boy’s time pass quickly. But what makes the night really special is being with Dad. Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse’s quietly powerful story of a boy and his father is tenderly brought to life by G. Brian Karas in this luminous tribute to an enduring, everyday sort of love.
£15.29
Candlewick Press (MA) The Sniffles for Bear Bear and Mouse
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Who We Are All about Being the Same and Being
Book SynopsisNew York Times best-selling author Robie H. Harris helps preschoolers understand what makes us who we are — from our height to our hair, from the shade of our skin to our eyesight.Join Nellie, Gus, baby Jake, and their parents at Funland as they go on rides, watch performers, and play games along with many other children and grown-ups. As they enjoy their excursion, they — and young readers — notice that people are the same as one another in lots of ways, and different in lots of ways too. Accessible, humorous, family-filled illustrations; conversations between Gus and Nellie; and straightforward text come together to help children realize why it’s important to treat others the way they want to be treated and the way you want to be treated — whether a person is a lot like you or different from you, a good friend or someone you have just met or seen for the first time.
£16.19
