Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours
HarperCollins Publishers The Forgettery
Book SynopsisAmelia’s granny forgets lots of things. Little things, like where she put her glasses, and big things like people and places. But everything anyone has ever forgotten is stored in The Forgettery, and there Amelia and her granny learn the power of making memories.Trade Review“A tender, humorous look at the idea of dementia for very young children, it boasts some of the poignant sweetness of Julia Donaldson’s The Paper Dolls.” – Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian “Rachel has explored memory loss with such a gentle touch, that while The Forgettery could be read to a child who has a family member living with dementia, it is not “a picture book about dementia”. Laura’s illustrations are out of this world – they make The Forgettery feel like a real place you can visit in the forest. I wish I could step inside this book and visit The Forgettery! This breath-taking picture book made me laugh, cry and tingle all over. It is one of the best picture books I’ve ever read.” – Rachel, Picture Book Perfect
£999.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Queen of Halloween
Book SynopsisWearing the perfect fairy queen costume, with her friend Michael by her side, Ann Estelle is ready for a Halloween night on the town. And what a night it is—full of ghosts and mummies and witches and wizards, and lots of candy, of course.But Halloween can also be a little bit scary, as Ann Estelle discovers when she tries trick-or-treating at the spookiest house in town. It's awfully dark up there . . . and the pathway is awfully long. Will Ann Estelle be brave enough to ring the bell?Little trick-or-treaters will enjoy this Halloween outing that sparkles with Mary Engelbreit's signature wit and charm.
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wemberlys IceCream Star
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Thanks for Thanksgiving
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc What to Expect At Preschool
Book SynopsisAngus, the lovable "Answer Dog" helps children and parents alike prepare for the first day of preschool by answering a full range of questions. Reprint.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc What to Expect When Mommys Having a Baby
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£7.08
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Marshmallow
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Olives Ocean CD
Book SynopsisA brilliant, touching coming-of-age story, and a Newbery Honor Book.Martha Boyle and Olive Barstow could have been friends, but they weren''t. Weeks after a tragic accident, all that is left are eerie connections between the two girls, former classmates who both kept the same secret without knowing it.Now, even while on vacation at the ocean, Martha can''t stop thinking about Olive. Things only get more complicated when Martha begins to like Jimmy Manning, a neighbor boy she used to despise. What is going on? Can life for Martha be the same ever again?Multiple award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes brings his insightful, gentle, real-world insight to middle grade novels, including: Billy Miller Makes a Wish Bird Lake Moon The Birthday Room Junonia Olive''s Ocean Protecting Marie Sun & Spoon Sweeping Up the Heart Two Under Par Words of Stone The Year of Billy Miller The Zebra Wall
£17.60
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Pigmans Legacy
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£13.59
HarperCollins A Birthday for Frances
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Tortillas and LullabiesTortillas Y Cancioncitas
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£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Box Full of Lilly Lillys Big DayLillys Purple
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£23.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Good Day
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Just a Little Love
Book SynopsisJoin Mercer Mayer''s classic and beloved character, Little Critter, as he discovers how a little love can fix any problem—big or little—in this My First I Can Read book!For more than thirty years Mercer Mayer has delighted readers with his beloved character Little Critter. Appearing in more than two hundred books, Little Critter and his friends Tiger, Gator, and Miss Kitty are back in this heartwarming My First I Can Read.I Can Read! books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Little Critter: Just a Little Love is a My First I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for shared reading with a child.
£6.92
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Sugar Cookies
Book SynopsisFrom the beloved New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, this delectable follow-up to the bestselling Cookies and Christmas Cookies defines words that are associated with love. From letting your friend have the last cookie (selfless) to waiting to lick the bowl together (considerate), here is a book for anyone looking for the right words to say I love you. Meanings are illuminated in this different kind of dictionary, which is every bit as heartwarming as the experience of baking cookies with someone you love.Amy Krouse Rosenthal''s sweet little lessons, mixed with warm and inviting illustrations by mother-daughter duo Jane Dyer and Brooke Dyer, make for a book that will hit the spot! Go ahead, have another bite! (And another.)A lovely Valentine''s Day present, especially with some home-baked cookies.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Dear Bully Seventy Authors Tell Their Stories
Book SynopsisDon't miss this excellent catalyst for one-on-one and classroom discussion.Today's top authors for teens and young people come together to share their stories about bullying—as bystanders, as victims, and as the bullies themselves—in this moving and deeply personal collection.Lauren Oliver, R.
£12.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Just a Teachers Pet
Book SynopsisJoin Mercer Mayer''s classic and loveable character, Little Critter®, as he sets out on a new adventure in this brand-new My First I Can Read storybook!Little Critter is not too happy when a new student gets special treatment. But when the teacher''s pet shows that she''s a team player, Little Critter and his classmates discover that they''ve made a great new friend. With fun illustrations and simple text, Mercer Mayer''s Little Critter stories are perfect for developing readers.I Can Read books are designed to encourage a love of reading. My First I Can Read books are perfect for shared reading with a child.
£14.44
HarperFestival The Berenstain Bears Easter Parade
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£6.99
HarperCollins Penny and Her Marble
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Charlie Goes to the Doctor
Book SynopsisCharlie is the lovable basset hound of the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond, and the star of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture book Charlie the Ranch Dog. Now our favorite bacon-loving dog is back in this new I Can Read story! Mama knows something''s wrong with Charlie the Ranch Dog when he''s not even hungry for bacon! So they''re off to see Dr. Jan. Even though Charlie is nervous about his visit to the doctor, he''s not half as scared as Hickory, the puppy he befriends in the waiting room. As the older hound, can Charlie put on a brave face for Hickory?With his usual hilarious antics, Charlie overcomes his fears about the doctor . . . as will the kids who read this book! This Level 1 I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Broken Things
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Broken Things
Book SynopsisWith all the intensity and whiplash turns of Sharp Objects and One of Us Is Lying, this engrossing psychological thriller by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver is an unforgettable, mesmerizing tale of exquisite obsession, spoiled innocence, and impossible friendships.It’s been five years since Summer Marks was brutally murdered in the woods. Everyone thinks Mia and Brynn killed their best friend. That driven by their obsession with a novel called The Way into Lovelorn the three girls had imagined themselves into the magical world where their fantasies became twisted, even deadly. The only thing is: they didn’t do it. On the anniversary of Summer’s death, a seemingly insignificant discovery resurrects the mystery and pulls Mia and Brynn back together once again. But as the lines begin to blur between past and pre
£12.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Lost Found
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Crash
Book SynopsisIn this first book in the New York Times bestselling Crash trilogy, the world is introduced to this generation''s Romeo and Juliet: Jude Ryder and Lucy Larson—Explosive. Sizzling. Tragic.A steamy summer encounter with bad boy Jude means trouble for Lucy. Her sights are set on becoming a ballerina, and she won''t let anything get in her way . . . except Jude.He''s got a rap sheet, dangerous mood swings, and a fate to ruin the lives of girls like Lucy—and he tells her so.But as rumors run rampant and reputations are destroyed, Lucy''s not listening to Jude''s warning. Is tragedy waiting in the wings? Or could this be the true love that every romantic dreams of? With red-hot chemistry and shocking twists, this is a love story that is not to be missed.
£9.49
HarperCollins OConnor J Fancy Nancy Peanut Butter and Jellyfish
Book SynopsisJoin Fancy Nancy on an exciting trip to the aquarium in this Fancy Nancy I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O''Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. During a class trip to the aquarium, Fancy Nancy is enjoying all the incredible sea creatures—that is until she comes to the jellyfish exhibit! With the help of Ms. Glass and her friends, Nancy learns to overcome her fear of jellyfish, and she makes her teacher a special project to say thank you. Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight as they experience the fun of sea life right alongside Nancy.Fancy Nancy: Peanut Butter and Jellyfish is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it''s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.
£15.29
HarperCollins Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses
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£16.91
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report
Book SynopsisBe bold, be smart, and speak from the heart!Clark the Shark is ready to present his book report to the class. But at the last minute, Clark gets stage fright and clams up in front of everybody. With a little help from his teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, will Clark be able to overcome his fears?With easy-to-read text and Clark’s trademark rhymes, this shark tale will prepare beginning readers to take a big bite out of reading! Also included are Clark the Shark’s Bite-Sized Facts, real facts on shark communication, behavior, and more! Clark the Shark and the Big Book Report is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
£6.46
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Clark The Shark And The Big Book Report
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£14.44
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Secret History of Us
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Jessi Kirby's books just keep getting better and better, and The Secret History of Us is her best yet. It beautifully touches on all the most important things in life-love, family, friendship, memory, and bacon. I loved it." -- Morgan Matson, New York Times bestselling author of The Unexpected Everything
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc On The First Day Of Kindergarten
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£9.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Scattering
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Scattering
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight raises the stakes in the second book of the heart-pounding Outliers trilogy, a uniquely speculative story about secrets, betrayal, and a world where one small group of people are blessed—or cursed—with an incredible power.Wylie may have escaped the camp in Maine, but she is far from safe. The best way for her to protect herself is to understand her ability, fast. But after spending a lifetime trying to ignore her own feelings, giving in to her ability to read other peoples’ emotions is as difficult as it is dangerous.And Wylie isn’t the only one at risk. Ever since they returned home, Jasper has been spiraling, wracked with guilt over what happened to Cassie. After all they’ve been through together, Wylie and Jasper would do anything for each other, but she doesn’t know if their bond is strong enough to overcome demons from the past.It is amid this uncertainty and f
£14.30
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Like Water
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Change Places with Me
Book SynopsisFrom Lois Metzger, the acclaimed author of A Trick of the Light, comes a work of speculative fiction set in the near future about a teen girl who gains a new perspective on her life. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Adam Silvera’s More Happy than Not.Rose has changed. She still lives in the same neighborhood and goes to the same high school with the same group of kids, but when she woke up today, something was a little different. Her clothes and her hair don’t suit her anymore. The dogs who live upstairs are no longer a terror. She wants to throw a party—this from a girl who hardly ever spoke to her classmates. There’s no more sadness in her life; she’s bursting with happiness.But something still feels wrong to Rose. Because until very recently, she was an entirely different person—a person who’s still there inside her, just beneath the thinnest layer of skin.
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc How It Feels to Fly
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc How Do I Love Thee A Valentines Day Book For Kids
Book SynopsisA gorgeous reinvention of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous "Sonnet 43" from the bestselling author of the BabyLit board books and the acclaimed illustrator of Over and Under the Snow.Trade Review“A beautiful ode to friendship that brings Browning’s rhythms to kids’ level.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Adams’ and Neal’s homage to Browning’s poem is a book to love.” — New York Journal of Books “Three friends share in wondrous moments throughout this beautifully rendered picture book adaptation of the iconic poem. An enchanting imagining of love and friendship made successful by its splendid artwork; this is a winning choice for young poets.” — School Library Journal
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Frazzled 2 Ordinary Mishaps and Inevitable
Book SynopsisTrade Review“[Readers]...will also appreciate Abbie’s astute observations (”Teachers never let you choose your partner, and unless you were very very lucky, you usually got someone you never really wanted to get at all”) and Vivat’s fresh, funny illustrations.” — Kirkus Reviews “A realistic, humorous, and compassionate treatment of middle school angst makes for an accessible and appealing read.” — Kirkus Reviews “Vivat’s second entry into the “Frazzled” series has Abbie’s relatable adventures punctuated on each page with doodles...While there are plenty of middle grade series about starting middle school and the various trials and tribulations that go along with it, this is a bit gentler than most.” — School Library Journal “Funny, relatable, and fast-paced. Ideal for reluctant readers or any kids who enjoy hybrid novels.” — School Library Journal
£12.83
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Plant a Kiss Board Book
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£8.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc One Giant Leap
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Thanks For Thanksgiving Board Book
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Calling My Name
Book Synopsis“Calling My Name is a treasure.”—Nic Stone, New York Times-bestselling author of Dear MartinCalling My Name is a striking, luminous, and literary exploration of family, spirituality, and self—ideal for readers of Jacqueline Woodson, Jandy Nelson, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Sandra Cisneros.This unforgettable novel tells a universal coming-of-age story about Taja Brown, a young African American girl growing up in Houston, Texas, and deftly and beautifully explores the universal struggles of growing up, battling family expectations, discovering a sense of self, and finding a unique voice and purpose.Told in fifty-three short, episodic, moving, and iridescent chapters, Calling My Name follows Taja on her journey from middle school to high school. Literary and noteworthy, this is a beauty of a novel that captures the multifaceted struggle of finding where you belong and why you matter.
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc All the Things We Never Knew
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Be a Girl in the World
Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed author of the ALA Notable and Charlotte Huck Honor Book Forever, or a Long, Long Time comes a poignant coming-of-age novel about the complicated parts of growing up, finding your voice, and claiming your space. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Laurel Snyder, or Ali Benjamin! Lydia hasn’t felt comfortable in her own skin since the boys at her school started commenting on the way she looks in her uniform. Her cousin and friends think she should be flattered, but the boys—and sometimes her mom’s boyfriend, Jeremy—make Lydia uncomfortable and confused. Even more confusing is when Jeremy hovers too close and hugs a little too long. Then her mom surprises her by buying a dilapidated house in their neighborhood. Lydia hopes to find a little bit of magic in their new home. But just like the adults in her life, and God, and her friends, the magic Lydia deeply believes
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc How to Be a Girl in the World
Book SynopsisFrom the critically acclaimed author of the ALA Notable and Charlotte Huck Honor Book Forever, or a Long, Long Time comes a poignant coming-of-age novel about the complicated parts of growing up, finding your voice, and claiming your space. Perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead, Laurel Snyder, or Ali Benjamin! Lydia hasn’t felt comfortable in her own skin since the boys at her school started commenting on the way she looks in her uniform. Her cousin and friends think she should be flattered, but the boys—and sometimes her mom’s boyfriend, Jeremy—make Lydia uncomfortable and confused. Even more confusing is when Jeremy hovers too close and hugs a little too long. Then her mom surprises her by buying a dilapidated house in their neighborhood. Lydia hopes to find a little bit of magic in their new home. But just like the adults in her life, and God, and her friends, the magic Lydia deeply believes
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Into the Real
Book SynopsisIn this gripping, genre-defying YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Z Brewer, three teens—one who presents as genderqueer, one who presents as female, and one who presents as male—are caught up in three very different stories of survival.Trade Review"Teens who are contemplating the constructs of their identity will appreciate Quinn's company." — School Library Journal
£14.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Voices in the Air
Book SynopsisComparable to National Book Award finalist Naomi Shihab Nye's acclaimed collections 19 VARIETIES OF GAZELLE, A MAZE ME, and HONEYBEE, this volume of 100 original poems celebrates the voices in the air that inspire us and give us hope. Trade Review“A rich collection of poems celebrating diverse lives. ...Asking tough questions and demonstrating the beauty of the voices on the fringe, Nye once again deftly charts the world through verse: not to be missed.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Nye frames the collection ever so clearly, first with the title, second with the subtitle, and third with her masterly written introduction. Her intentionality is palpable but never contrived. ...A beautifully constructed, thoughtful, and inspiring collection...A vital addition to poetry collections.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “With her trademark conversational style, [Nye] feels like the sister you wish you had: warm, curious and insightful. ...The poems in this collection are suffused with humor and thoughtfulness...Teen readers will love the gentle intensity of Nye’s words and messages and the accessibility of her poetry. Beautiful.” — Shelf Awareness (starred review) “Inspired and guided by the voices that surround her...Nye’s free verse tells of the wisdom, solace and beauty she has found and urges readers to join her...Nye displays a palpable, unwavering empathy and hope for a better world.” — New York Times Book Review “Nye delivers graceful dedications and intimate recollections, playful musings and sharp rebukes. ...there’s no doubt that Nye’s nimble, clear-eyed, and quietly political poems—supplemented by meticulous biographical notes—may make an avid listener out of anyone.” — ALA Booklist “[Nye] honors new world freedoms and old world traditions and celebrates youth without discounting childhood’s haphazard impulsiveness. ...Nye’s thought-provoking and timely collection will serve as a gentle invitation to use poems as tools for making sense of a world in crisis and explaining the strangeness of everyday lives.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “Taken in sequence, the poems lead the reader through a natural and profound emotional progression. As much as the poems function as windows into their subjects, together they offer a sort of self-portrait of the poet herself, painted in negative space.” — The Horn Book “’Can we go outside and listen?’ Naomi Nye ponders in her introduction. Or stay in. Reflect. Pay. Attention. If we do we’ll find there is no such things as a too-small moment or memory. ...Nye is, above all, a poet of hope and heartening. ...Thank you, Naomi.” — Cooperative Children’s Book Center “The poems are moving when read aloud, but Nye is also asking readers to take part in a more profound and subtle type of listening, a kind that cuts through the noise and hears what matters.” — Publishers Weekly “Like happiness itself, Nye’s poems steal up on us and take us by surprise. This collection, especially, encourages listening: to nature, to other voices, and to the whispers of our own hearts. ...Brimming with affection, wit and optimism, these are poems we truly need right now. A+” — Cleveland Plain Dealer
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Voices in the Air
Book SynopsisTrade Review“A rich collection of poems celebrating diverse lives. ...Asking tough questions and demonstrating the beauty of the voices on the fringe, Nye once again deftly charts the world through verse: not to be missed.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Nye frames the collection ever so clearly, first with the title, second with the subtitle, and third with her masterly written introduction. Her intentionality is palpable but never contrived. ...A beautifully constructed, thoughtful, and inspiring collection...A vital addition to poetry collections.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “With her trademark conversational style, [Nye] feels like the sister you wish you had: warm, curious and insightful. ...The poems in this collection are suffused with humor and thoughtfulness...Teen readers will love the gentle intensity of Nye’s words and messages and the accessibility of her poetry. Beautiful.” — Shelf Awareness (starred review) “Inspired and guided by the voices that surround her...Nye’s free verse tells of the wisdom, solace and beauty she has found and urges readers to join her...Nye displays a palpable, unwavering empathy and hope for a better world.” — New York Times Book Review “Nye delivers graceful dedications and intimate recollections, playful musings and sharp rebukes. ...there’s no doubt that Nye’s nimble, clear-eyed, and quietly political poems—supplemented by meticulous biographical notes—may make an avid listener out of anyone.” — ALA Booklist “[Nye] honors new world freedoms and old world traditions and celebrates youth without discounting childhood’s haphazard impulsiveness. ...Nye’s thought-provoking and timely collection will serve as a gentle invitation to use poems as tools for making sense of a world in crisis and explaining the strangeness of everyday lives.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “Taken in sequence, the poems lead the reader through a natural and profound emotional progression. As much as the poems function as windows into their subjects, together they offer a sort of self-portrait of the poet herself, painted in negative space.” — The Horn Book “’Can we go outside and listen?’ Naomi Nye ponders in her introduction. Or stay in. Reflect. Pay. Attention. If we do we’ll find there is no such things as a too-small moment or memory. ...Nye is, above all, a poet of hope and heartening. ...Thank you, Naomi.” — Cooperative Children’s Book Center “The poems are moving when read aloud, but Nye is also asking readers to take part in a more profound and subtle type of listening, a kind that cuts through the noise and hears what matters.” — Publishers Weekly “Like happiness itself, Nye’s poems steal up on us and take us by surprise. This collection, especially, encourages listening: to nature, to other voices, and to the whispers of our own hearts. ...Brimming with affection, wit and optimism, these are poems we truly need right now. A+” — Cleveland Plain Dealer
£8.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Love Letter
Book SynopsisThe answer may surprise you!Celebrated author Anika Aldamuy Denise and beloved illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins deliver this heartwarming tale about a wonderful mix-up that reminds us of the joys of friendship.Makes for a perfect Valentine’s Day gift, or for any time you want to tell someone in your life how much you love them!Trade Review“Appealing illustrations combine with a timely message that one kind act can start a chain reaction of kindness…A sweet and far-from-cloying ode to love.” — Kirkus Reviews “Demonstrate[s] how seemingly immutable personalities can be transformed by the power of love.” — Publishers Weekly “An unconventional but effective look at how to recognize and express love.” — Booklist “Denise’s sweet text pairs with Cummins’s dreamy and cozy illustrations about the transformative power of love and feelings of affirmation. A tender addition for most collections.” — School Library Journal
£12.99
