Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
DK Ultimate Sticker Book Disney Pixar The
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Brave Like That
Book SynopsisFind yourself. Find your place. Find your brave. This uplifting tale, which award-winning author Leslie Connor dubbed “a perfectly paced journey of the heart” is perfect for fans of Lisa Graff and Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Cyrus Olson’s dad is a hero—Northfield’s former football star and now one of their finest firefighters. Everyone expects Cyrus to follow in his dad’s record-breaking footsteps, and he wishes they were right—except he’s never been brave like that. But this year, with the help of a stray dog, a few new friends, a little bit of rhythm, and a lot of nerve, he may just discover that actually…he is. Lauded as “remarkable” by the New York Times Book Review, Lindsey Stoddard’s heartfelt stories continue to garner critical acclaim, and her latest novel will have fans new and old rooting for Cyrus and Parker’s special bond and the courage it helps t
£9.49
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The Evolution of Mara Dyer
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£13.18
Nube de Tinta Un monstruo viene a verme / A Monster Calls:
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£17.82
Tanglewood Surviving the Angel of Death: The True Story of a
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£9.02
American Psychological Association What to Do When You Dont Want to Be Apart A Kids
Book SynopsisThis interactive self-help book is the complete resource for educating, motivating, and empowering children to overcome separation anxiety.Trade Review“My son struggles with separation anxiety, so I was excited to read this book with him. From the very first pages, he found the book appealing.... Reading this book made him feel hopeful and empowered. We both recommend it.” —Tulsa Book Review “Lavallee and Schneider bring together their collective wisdom in this interactive self-help book for parents and their young children who have separation concerns and anxiety. Separation anxiety prevents many children from enjoying their friends, families, and school. Using the metaphor of flying in a hot air balloon and based on their lifelong clinical research, they provide specific exercises and strategies based on established cognitive-behavioral principles for helping children overcome excessive separation anxiety. It clearly explains—in an engaging story format—the steps parents and children can take to overcome such anxieties and to lead a worry-free life. This is a practical ‘what-to-do’ book that will benefit many parents and their children. It is a book that will be welcome not only by parents but by clinicians who are looking for such materials to provide families.” —Thomas H. Ollendick, PhD, Director Child Study Center, Virginia Tech “What to Do When You Don’t Want to Be Apart offers a nonjudgmental approach to getting a handle on kids’ separation anxiety with the ultimate goal of leading a richer life.” —Midwest Book ReviewTable of ContentsIntroduction to Parents and Caregivers Chapter 1: Flying Your Hot Air Balloon Chapter 2: How Does Anxiety Make You Feel? Chapter 3: Check Your Visibility Chapter 4: Turn Up the Heat Chapter 5: Untie the Sandbags Chapter 6: Take Your Time Chapter 7: Create Your Flight Plan Chapter 8: Take Off and Accrue Your Flight Hours! Chapter 9: Enjoy the View and Stay Brave! Chapter 10: You Can Do It!
£12.59
Enchanted Lion Books The Bathing Costume: Or the Worst Vacation of My
Book SynopsisThe book's protagonist is Michel, an eight-year-old Parisian boy. His brother Martin, who's twelve, detests him, and he detests Martin right back. This summer, Michel will go away alone, which really means without his mom, to stay with his grandparents while his parents move apartments. To add to the horror, Michel's older boy cousins will be going, too. As Michel says, "To put it simply, they are big, strong, and pals with Martin. I am their scapegoat." Recounted by Michel himself, his vacation doesn't turn out to be such a complete zero after all. Between a competition to see who can shower the least, wild bike rides without gear, and a tooth that finally falls out, Michel discovers both independence and real moments of happiness. The text is both very funny and moving, with good reason, for we see an eight-year-old's vacation with his grandparents and older cousins through his own eyes, with all of the little things that are important to a boy of eight: the dumb things that he'll never tell his mom; the small triumphs; the disregard and mocking of the older cousins; the shame of having a bathing suit that slips off in the pool; the freedom of being away from home; and the satisfaction of overcoming fears. As always, Olivier Tallec's illustrations render all the emotions of our little hero with an enormous amount of expressiveness, talent, and sheer gorgeousness.Trade Review2014 Mildred L. Batchelder Honor Book "It's funny. It's touching without being cloying. Its tone is just right, and the characters nearly leap off the page in all their authenticity. It's a coming-of-age story with heart and truth and lots of humor. Don't miss it. ... The Bathing Costume is enticing and humorous reading that youths will relish with a charming art style, recommended." - Julie Danielson, Kirkus "Moundlic gets the voice just right...Tallec is gorgeously sensitive to the passions of childhood." - The New York Times Book Review "Tallec's softly rendered illustrations are always in tune with Myron's moods...A pensive, sensitive book for pensive, sensitive children." - Publishers Weekly
£11.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Bebes del mundo/Global Babies
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£6.99
NavPress Publishing Group Story of Me, The
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£9.02
Tiger Tales Grandpa and Me
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£7.99
Random House USA Inc Hey Grandude
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Hanging out with grandad turns out to be anything but boring…. Readers will roll up for repeats, and not just because of the name on the cover. —Kirkus “This picture book debut from the musical icon hits all the right notes in the tale of a cool grandfather, his magical compass, and his grandchildren." —Publishers Weekly"McCartney does a fine job of upping the ante at each stop... the diverse group of chillers dash, crash, scurry, worry, and laugh about the magical events. In the end, it's golden slumbers, but the promise of future adventures is in the air.” — Booklist
£16.19
Sourcebooks, Inc The Dogs
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£11.99
Andersen Press Ltd Lovely Old Lion
Book SynopsisLenny the lion loves his grandpa, King Lion. But when King Lion starts to forget things, Lenny begins to worry. He can’t understand why grandpa keeps getting muddled and doesn’t want to play any more. Lenny doesn’t know what to do, but with a little help from grandpa’s old friends, perhaps he can find a way to help him remember…Trade Review"A sensitively told story about a child coming to terms with his Grandpa's dementia." -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"Truly beautifully illustrated and sensitive story about dementia" * Askews & Holts Library Service *"A supportive, honest, and needed explanation of Alzheimer's-type illnesses." * Kirkus Reviews *"A thoughtful picture book which will help keep the bond between grandparents & children strong" * My Book Corner *"Moving and sensitive... another classic" * Books for Keeps *
£8.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Frozen Anna Elsa and the Enchanting Holiday
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£15.75
Brave Books As You Grow
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£20.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Critter Tricky Chickies
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£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Infinity Reaper
Book SynopsisIn this gripping sequel to the New York Times bestselling Infinity Son, Adam Silvera brings a diverse cast of heroes and villains to life in an alternate New York where some people are born with powers, while others steal them from the blood of endangered magical creatures. Emil and Brighton defied the odds. They beat the Blood Casters and escaped with their lives—or so they thought. When Brighton drank the Reaper''s Blood, he believed it would make him invincible, but instead the potion is killing him.In Emil''s race to find an antidote that will not only save his brother but also rid him of his own unwanted phoenix powers, he will have to dig deep into the very past lives he''s trying to outrun. Though he needs the help of the Spell Walkers now more than ever, their ranks are fracturing, with Maribelle''s thirst for revenge sending her down a dangerous path.Meanwhile, Ness is being abused by Senator Iron for political gain, his rare shifting ability making him a dangerous weapon. As much as Ness longs to send Emil a signal, he knows the best way to keep Emil safe from his corrupt father is to keep him at a distance.The battle for peace is playing out like an intricate game of chess, and as the pieces on the board move into place, Emil starts to realize that he may have been competing against the wrong enemy all along.
£14.39
Sourcebooks Wonderland My Recordable Storytime: Sweet Dreams, Night Night
£22.49
Disney Publishing Group Disney Baby I Love You More Each Day
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Albert Whitman & Company Theos Mood
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£10.75
Tiger Tales Big, Big Feelings
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£17.09
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Just Try It
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£16.14
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Infinity Son
Book SynopsisA New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and IndieBound bestseller!Balancing epic and intensely personal stakes, bestselling author Adam Silvera’s Infinity Son is a gritty, fast-paced adventure about two brothers caught up in a magical war generations in the making. Growing up in New York, brothers Emil and Brighton always idolized the Spell Walkers—a vigilante group sworn to rid the world of specters. While the Spell Walkers and other celestials are born with powers, specters take them, violently stealing the essence of endangered magical creatures.Brighton wishes he had a power so he could join the fray. Emil just wants the fighting to stop. The cycle of violence has taken a toll, making it harder for anyone with a power to live peacefully and openly. In this climate of fear, a gang of specters has been growing bolder by the day.Then, in a brawl after a protest, Emil manifests a power of his own—one that puts him right at the heart of the conflict and sets him up to be the heroic Spell Walker Brighton always wanted to be.Brotherhood, love, and loyalty will be put to the test, and no one will escape the fight unscathed.Don''t miss Infinity Reaper, the gripping sequel, which includes a special prequel short story starring Ness!
£14.39
Disney Publishing Group Lost Legends The Fixer Upper
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£7.59
Feisty Scholar Publications The Burst Balloon: Helping Children Understand Grief and Loss
£13.00
Chronicle Books Heart String
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£12.99
Cuento de Luz SL Familia
Book SynopsisA heartening addition to the awarded series Family Love. An unbreakeable bond and a red thread that connects us to our loved ones will guide us into this magical love story.Family means a world of colors, scents, moments and shared dreams. It is our refuge, our home, a place where everything can be solved with love. From the creators of this award-winning saga (Daughter and Son) comes this new emotional yet funny picture book Familia. The perfect read for the little ones in the house (and the not so little ones!) to recognize themselves in the colorful, magical illustrations created by the German artist Sonja Wimmer. Family is one of those treasures to keep in our libraries, and to read and reread over again as a way of expressing grattitude to the universe for having united us in this life.An inclusive book for all types of family constellations. It has been made with great care and delicacy in order to contemplate the different families that exist in the world, and is designed to highlight the unconditional love and gratitute towards life.Llega una nueva entrega de la serie Amor de Familia, Familia. Un vínculo inquebrantable y un hilo rojo que nos une a nuestros seres queridos nos guiarán en esta mágica historia de amor.La familia es un mundo de colores, aromas, momentos y sueños compartidos. Es nuestro refugio, nuestro hogar, donde todo con amor se puede solucionar. De los creadores de esta premiada saga (Hija e Hijo) llega Familia, un álbum ilustrado que nos hará emocionarnos y reír al mismo tiempo, mientras los pequeños de la casa (¡y los no tan pequeños!) se reconocen en las ilustraciones llenas de color y magia creadas por la artista alemana Sonja Wimmer. Familia es uno de esos tesoros para guardar en nuestras bibliotecas, y para leer y releer como forma de dar gracias al universo por habernos unido en esta vida. Esta historia sobre amor incondicional y gratitud hacia la vida os llenará los corazones de ternura y creará un entorno seguro donde poder compartir la magia y el amor con los niños.Un libro inclusivo para todo tipo de constelaciones familiares. Ha sido realizado con sumo cuidado y delicadeza para contemplar las diferentes familias que existen en el mundo, y está pensado para resaltar ese vínculo esencial que es el amor por la vida que se nos presenta y por aquellas personas que, con su compañía, la hacen aún más especial.
£19.70
Penguin Young Readers Group I Love My Brother with The Very Hungry
Book SynopsisCelebrate siblings with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this loving book featuring Eric Carle's delightful illustrations!The Very Hungry Caterpillar knows there's nothing like the bond you share with a brother. This celebratory keepsake is the perfect way to show how much you appreciate him, so give the gift of love with sweet sentiments and Eric Carle's charming illustrations.
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Family of Liars
Book Synopsis#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? The addictive prequel to the TikTok phenomenon We Were Liars: the story of another summer, another generation?and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come.I anticipated that at some point a shocking twist would come. And, wow, does it ever. ?The New York TimesA perfect beach read. ?The Boston GlobeA windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts.A hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow.A fiery, addicted heiress. An irresistible, unpredictable boy.A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes.Welcome back to the Sinclair family.They were always liars.
£15.99
Disney Book Publishing Inc. Cruellas Sketchbook
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£12.77
Candlewick Press,U.S. Astro Girl
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£8.54
Hyperion Gamora and Nebula
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£9.49
Cottage Door Press I Love You, Daddy
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£8.42
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Storm Keepers' Battle
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£16.14
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Understanding Your Baby
Book SynopsisWhy do some mothers and babies take to breast feeding while others don't? And what are the emotions involved for mother and baby when the baby rejects a feed, or when breast feeding stops? What happens when parents and their babies have to negotiate separations, or deal with night-time crying? What if your baby's distress makes you feel that you cannot cope? This book takes the reader through the entire first year of a baby's life, anticipating parents' questions and covering topics ranging from parental feelings during pregnancy to a 10-month-old's sociability and deepening relationships.Trade ReviewReview for all of the series'They are a rich resource of balanced, sensitive and non-judgemental advice to help parents and professionals looking after children... The central subject is the mental and emotional development of children and their parents. And the style is intelligent and friendly. Each book is divided into very easily digestible sections, with excellent (and often very funny) case studies scattered liberally throughout and a really detailed contents page for those "where did I see that bit about?" moments... The books form a cohesive and continuous guide to almost everything I have ever wondered about bringing up my children. I learnt a lot. And a friend, mother of her first two-year-old, could not wait to get her hands on these when I described them. They are now going into our bathroom "reference library" for family and visitors to peruse and digest.' -- 0-19 MagazineFor any new and prospective parents who have an expectation of compliant and obedient babies that will develop along a clear path, these books will be a revelation. Parents who are beginning to wonder whether they have created some kind of monster will be greatly reassured to learn that there is not an unusual situation. -- Bill Hibberd, director, The Parent Organisation.Table of ContentsForeword. Introduction. 1. Pregnancy, birth and "bonding". 2. The First Six Weeks. 3. Three to Six months. 4. Six to Twelve months. 5. Dealing with Separation: Returning to Work and Weaning from the Breast. Conclusion. Further reading. Helpful organizations. Index.
£15.80
Barefoot Books Baby Play Bilingual French English
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£8.07
Random House Publishing Group Once a Castle
Book SynopsisWorlds collide and lives are changed as portals between our reality and the magical land of Ternival fray in the spellbinding sequel to the Christy Award finalist Once a Queen, called ?a fresh, delightful new tale for our wonder-hungry era? by Mitali Perkins.A few years after Eva Joyce and Frankie Addison discovered the existence of portals to other worlds, Frankie?s younger siblings, together with some new friends, make discoveries that will change their lives, and at least two worlds, forever.Jack, Tilly, and Elspeth Addison just want to stay out of trouble (well, mostly, at least), but trouble keeps finding them.Meanwhile, Arash, a newcomer to the Addisons? English village, tries to discover the secret his grandfather is hiding while keeping his own secrets from everyone. And Zahra, a Ternivali teenager, faces a crisis in her world, but before she can put things right, she?s rudely catapulted into the weirdest place she?s ever seen?where everyone seems to think she?s the weird one.Soon their stories get tangled together, and the teens must discover if they can bridge their differences and find, in themselves and one another, what it takes to put things right. Because it?s not only their lives at stake but also the fate of their home?and of more than one kingdom.
£11.69
Scholastic US The Dinky Donkey
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£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Dig
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£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Town on the Prairie
Book SynopsisBased on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little Town on the Prairie is the seventh book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams.In Little Town on the Prairie, the young town of De Smet has survived the long, harsh winter of 1880-1881. With the arrival of spring comes invitations to socials, parties, and “literaries.” Laura, who is now fifteen years old, attends her first evening social.In her spare time, she sews shirts to help earn money to send Mary to a college for the blind. Laura also receives her teaching certificate and can work at a school. And, best of all, Almanzo Wilder asks permission to being walking her home from church. Life in the little town certainly is exciting!The nine books in the timeless Little House series tell the story of Lau
£9.35
Penguin Putnam Inc When Lightning Comes in a Jar
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Tooth
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£6.97
Conscious Stories The Girl With Waterfall Eyes: Helping children to see beauty in themselves and others
£18.19
Penguin Random House Children's UK Love Lessons
Book SynopsisJacqueline Wilson (Author) Jacqueline Wilson wrote her first novel when she was nine years old, and she has been writing ever since. She is now one of Britain's bestselling and most beloved children's authors. She has written over 100 books and is the creator of characters such as Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather. More than forty million copies of her books have been sold.As well as winning many awards for her books, including the Children's Book of the Year, Jacqueline is a former Children's Laureate, and in 2008 she was appointed a Dame.Jacqueline is also a great reader, and has amassed over 20,000 books, along with her famous collection of silver rings.Find out more about Jacqueline and her books at www.jacquelinewilson.co.ukNick Sharratt (Illustrator) Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awardTrade ReviewJacqueline Wilson at her very best * Publishing News *Sensitive and insightful story . . . Demonstrates perfectly why this author is adored by her legions of fans * The Bookseller *Deserves three cheers . . . The most richly enjoyable Wilson novel for years * The Times *The queen of difficult subjects, Jacqueline handles this one with wit and sensitivity. Her best ever * Mizz *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Girls Out Late
Book Synopsis.While Ellie tries her best to cope with Dad's totally unreasonable curfew, Magda's dealing with her crush on a teacher - and Nadine's falling for slimy Liam again. What they need is a girls' night out - but they might get a little more than they bargained for .Trade ReviewThe portrayal of the girls' relationships and of their love lives is agonisingly accurate. No wonder girls cannot get enough of Jacqueline Wilson * The Good Book Guide *Bursting with a thirteen-year-old's delight in hanging out with her friends and taking on the world * The Times *A surefire bestseller for everyone * The Bookseller *Far more believable and emotionally valid than other fiction of its ilk * The Scotsman *
£7.99
SPCK Publishing Sometimes
Book SynopsisA going-to-the hospital book in which Toby and Clemmie never let illness and disability get in the way of funTrade Review'A truly lovely book' -- Michael Rosen'Deserves a place on every bookshelf’ -- Jacqueline Wilson'I can see this book being genuinely helpful for many families.' -- Dame Clare Tickell, Chief Executive of Action for Children
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group The Colour of the Sun
Book SynopsisA darkly twisted detective ghost tale, from the winner of the Guardian Children''s Book Prize.Davie travels his small town in search of a supposed murderer. But the landscape soon starts to blur into something dark and twisted. He must make sense of the landscape, if he has any chance of finding answers. The people he encounters on his travels don''t seem entirely real either. Then he meets the victim of the murder ... but, is he dead, or alive?Trade ReviewThe book explores liminal spaces: the edgelands between child and adult, being and seeming, life and death and the human and natural worlds. * The Guardian *brilliantly suspenseful until the end...He [David Almond] is that rare thing - a writer of lucid, mature elegance, who can still see the world through adolescent eyes. -- Emily Bearn * The Daily Telegraph *David Almond at his finest...this is a lyrical and moving story about a boy on the cusp of manhood...There is a touching innocence to this book and a warmth that glows from every page. -- Beth Goodyear * The Scotsman *The Colour of the Sun is really, really something. * Woman's Way *Creating some of the finest work of his career is David Almond in The Colour of the Sun (Hodder), a semi-autobiographical novel that showcases his transcendent, otherworldly storytelling. Over the course of a single summer's day, protagonist Davie's journey through his home town and into the sunlit hills shows us life, death and the wonder of the everyday. * The Guardian *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd Scavengers
Book SynopsisLandfill has lived his whole life as a scavenger, running with wooflers, swimming with turtles and feasting on fresh gull. Old Babagoo has always looked after him, on one condition - follow his rules. NEVER COME LOOKING OUTSIDE. NEVER RISE ABOVE THEWALL. But despite the dangers, Landfill longs to see Outside. And some rules are made to be broken.Trade ReviewA book unlike any other – I was totally unprepared for the twists! * Alex Wheatle, Winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize *Extraordinary... A hugely compassionate, sophisticated novel. * The Observer *This coming-of-age novel raises questions about the throwaway culture and the building of walls. * Socialist Review *
£7.59
