Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Candlewick Press,U.S. Dont Want to Go
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Utterly Lovely One
Book SynopsisTender, playful, and full of joy, this ode from mother to child makes an utterly lovely baby gift and will resonate with readers big and small.Oh, my Yummy One, my Utterly Lovely One!Look at you, so gorgeous! So opens a glorious praise song from a parent crane to her little cranelet — drawing many other species into the circle of love as she sings. Warm, funny, and full of energy and affection, this is another gem from Mary Murphy, whose springlike palette is well suited to the story's celebratory air.
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. When Charley Met Grampa
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. And Then Comes Christmas
Book SynopsisA lyrical invitation to watch for signs of the approaching season — and revel in the homespun rituals that warm a family celebration.From icicles clinging to roofs and houses strung with colorful lights to visiting Santa and hunting for the perfect tree, this classic-in-the-making celebrates all of the holiday’s excitement. Evoking both winter’s changes to the world outside and well-loved traditions taking place within, here is a story to encourage readers to curl up with their loved ones and bask in the magic of the Christmas season.
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Unforgotten Coat
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Tia Isa Quiere Un Carro
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Poor Louie
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£17.09
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,U.S. Hop Hop
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. A New Years Reunion
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Finding Monkey Moon
Book SynopsisWhere could Monkey Moon be? A parent and child share a tender moment as they search the park at night for a favorite toy.Every night at half past seven, Michael and his stuffed monkey go hippity-hop, hippity-hop, up the stairs to bed. But one night when Michael calls out for Monkey Moon, he’s not in any of his favorite places. Dad thinks he must still be at the park, so he and Michael bundle up and head outside, into the dark street, to retrace their steps. As an owl gives a soft hoot, hoot, the two pass silent swings and sleeping ducks, brushing away leaves and looking behind trees, searching the sandbox and peering into the playhouse. Will Michael ever find his beloved toy? With a lyrical narrative and lovely soft art, Finding Monkey Moon transforms a child’s familiar experience into a nighttime adventure.
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Time for Bed
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£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Robber Girl
Book SynopsisPart literary mystery, part magical tour de force—an incantatory novel of fierce beauty, lyricism, and originality from a National Book Award FinalistA brilliant puzzle of a book from the author of Chime and The Folk Keeper plunges us into the vulnerable psyche of one of the most memorable unreliable narrators to grace the page in decades. The Robber Girl has a good dagger. Its voice in her head is as sharp as its two edges that taper down to a point. Today, the Robber Girl and her dagger will ride with Gentleman Jack into the Indigo Heart to claim the gold that’s rightfully his. But instead of gold, the Robber Girl finds a dollhouse cottage with doorknobs the size of apple seeds. She finds two dolls who give her three tasks, even though she knows that three is too many tasks. The right number of tasks is two, like Grandmother gave to Gentleman Jack: Fetch unto me the mountain’s gold, to build our city fair. Fetch unto me the wingless b
£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. Guess How Much I Love You Oversized Board Book
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Juana Lucas Muchos Changes
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Gorilla
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£9.49
Templar Books More and More
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£11.69
Templar Books Greenling
Book SynopsisA modern fable about nature's power from a Kate Greenaway Medal winnerMr. Barleycorn picks a green baby growing on his land, unleashing the incredible power of nature. When zucchinis flower in the kitchen and carrots sprout out of their television, Mr. Barleycorn’s wife insists that the Greenling has to go. But the bounty and beauty of nature have a strange power — the power to bring a whole community together.
£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Poppy the Pirate Dog Candlewick Sparks
Book Synopsis“Good pacing and appealing artwork. . . . Engaging fare for young readers.” —BooklistPoppy the dalmatian can’t wait to go on a seaside vacation with her family; she thinks it will be fun to be a pirate dog. But she’s afraid of boats! After trying—and failing—to be brave on a fishing boat, a seal-spotting cruise, a pedal boat, and a speedboat, Poppy has almost given up. Will she manage to find her pirate ship before the family heads back home? From New York Times best-selling author Liz Kessler comes a full-color early reader for adventurous young scalawags and their pirate pooches.
£7.74
Candlewick Press,U.S. Playing from the Heart
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Hour of the Bees
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Wild Honey from the Moon
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£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. Tom Gates Excellent Excuses and Other Good Stuff
Book SynopsisHits the elementary-school-boy sweet spot. . . . Hilarious. — BooklistNo school for two whole weeks! Now Tom has plenty of time for the good stuff, like finding new ways (so many!) to annoy his big sister, Delia. Or band practice for Dogzombies in his best friend Derek’s garage. All that stands between this band and rock greatness is, well, a song (besides “Delia’s a Weirdo”). And finding a drummer. And landing a gig. Will Tom let a killer toothache and pesky overdue homework get in his way?
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Peck Peck Peck
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Windows
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£17.09
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Button War
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Slider
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Time Now to Dream
Book SynopsisA mysterious forest sound sets a curious girl and her timid younger brother on an evening adventure with an unexpectedly heartwarming outcome.Alice and Jack are out playing catch when they hear a strange sound coming from the forest. Jack wants to know what it could be, and Alice decides to go find out. 'But what if it's the Wicked Wolf?' Jack asks. 'Shhh,' says Alice. 'Everything is going to be all right.' As the two go deeper into the woods and get closer to the odd noise, Jack grows more afraid. But Alice reassures him as she guides him along, and together they make a surprising and sweet discovery. Author Timothy Knapman balances the excitement of adventuring into the unknown with the comfort of returning home safe and sound, while Helen Oxenbury's classically charming illustrations make this a perfect bedtime book to share with little explorers, both the brave ones and those who may need some reassuring that everything is going to be all right.
£15.29
Candlewick Press (MA) Hour of the Bees
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Stars at Oktober Bend
Book SynopsisBeautiful, lyrical prose, told in two voices, lifts up a poignant story of two traumatized teens who find each other in a small riverside town.i am the girl manny loves. the girl who writes our story in the book of flying. i am alice.Alice is fifteen, with hair as red as fire and skin as pale as bone. Something inside Alice is broken: she remembers words, but struggles to speak them. Still, Alice knows that words are for sharing, so she pins them to posters in tucked-away places: railway waiting rooms, fish-and-chips shops, quiet corners. Manny is sixteen, with a scar from shoulder to elbow. Something inside Manny is broken, too: he once was a child soldier, forced to do terrible, violent things. But in a new land with people who care for him, Manny explores the small town on foot. And in his pocket, he carries a poem he scooped up, a poem whose words he knows by heart. The relationship between Alice and Manny will be the beginning of love and healing. And
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Fat Angie Rebel Girl Revolution
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£15.29
Candlewick Press (MA) HushABye Bunny
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£9.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Louisianas Way Home
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. My Grandma and Me
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£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Tale of Angelino Brown
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Pick a Pine Tree
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Play
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Mr. Poseys New Glasses
Book SynopsisIn a charming tale of an elderly man and his obliging young friend, former poet laureate Ted Kooser and newcomer Daniel Duncan invite us to look at the world with fresh eyes.Mr. Posey is feeling gloomy. Everything seems dull. Maybe he needs new glasses? Perhaps a trip to the Cheer Up Thrift Shop with his energetic young neighbor, Andy, will help. But when the duo try on the glasses in the shop’s barrel, they’re in for a big surprise. One pair with stars for frames shows only constellations in a night sky. Round frames reveal a world all aswirl, while a heart-shaped pair makes everything pink. And as soon as Mr. Posey puts on the cat-eye framed glasses, fierce dogs start chasing him. No, thank you! But when Andy makes a simple observation, Mr. Posey’s view opens to a whole new world — and finally everything is brighter, different, and exciting.
£15.29
Candlewick Press (MA) Wish
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£10.44
Candlewick Press,U.S. Baby Clown
Book SynopsisAn award-winning author and a Caldecott Medalist introduce an adorable new circus star — who won’t stop wailing!When Frieda and Boffo Clown have a baby, everyone in the circus is over the moon. But there is just one problem: Baby Clown won’t stop crying! Frieda and Boffo try everything: putting on their silliest faces, driving him around in their tiny car. They even try taking off his red nose and big shoes. But that just makes Baby Clown cry more. Can Frieda and Boffo turn his little clown frown upside down in time for the sold-out show? Kara LaReau deftly juggles wit and warmth in this hilarious nod to parental persistence, while Matthew Cordell’s big-top-bright illustrations bring Baby Clown and his circus family to humorously frazzled life. Older siblings, in particular, will step right up to this applause-worthy picture book, joining Baby Clown in many a heartfelt “WAAAAH!”
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. His Royal Highness King Baby A Terrible True
Book SynopsisWhen an older sibling with a flair for the dramatic shares her kingdom with a baby tyrant, can there be a happily ever after?Once upon a time there was a happy family: A mom, a dad, a gerbil, and the most beautifulest, cleverest, ever so kindest Princess. . . .On one horrible day, a new ruler is born into a young princess’s family — a ruler she dubs His Royal Highness, King Baby. This small interloper is so smelly. He is so noisy. And all the talk in the Land is about him (“Such a nice burp!” “Oh, what a lovely poo-poo!”), nonstop, ALL THE TIME! Has there ever been such an era of wicked rule? With whimsy and sympathy, Sally Lloyd-Jones tells a satisfying tale of usurped attention — and rapprochement — that every big brother or sister will relate to, while illustrator David Roberts captures all the hilarious details of a child’s active imagination.
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Boy and the Gorilla
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£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing USA A Thirst for Home A Story of Water Across the
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis slim, sweet story will resonate particularly with children missing a previous home. * Kirkus Reviews *Velasquez’s light-infused illustrations capture the quiet dignity of Emaye’s grief and Eva’s tentative acceptance, and perfectly complement the tender tone of the text... This book can be read as one of a growing number of immigration stories. * Booklist *Beautifully illustrated oil paintings bring the words to life... This would be a good resource to use while doing cultural studies, especially with younger students. * Library Media Connection *Provides an opportunity for addressing themes of poverty and resource inequity with a very young audience. The perspective is spot-on, and the presentation of Alemitu’s culture shock is realistically detailed. Velasquez’s lush full-bleed oil compositions offer photorealistic portraits of the story’s characters... Raises some important talking points for young listeners as well as some thoughtful reminders to appreciate easy access to food and water. * BCCB *
£16.14
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Found
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWinner of the SCIBA 2014 Book Award for Best Picture Book * . *An NPR Best Book * . *A terrific combination for preschoolers and early readers who will sympathize with Bear’s competing desires. * New York Times Book Review *A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA winning tale about finding new friends. * Kirkus Reviews *Charm and warmth suffuse every page of this book, and the message that it’s important to do the right thing even when it’s hard is one that everyone needs to hear. * Library Media Connection *The story is as simple as can be, but the emotions behind it are complex, and Yoon’s bright, thick-lined digital illustrations reflect that—they’re both cute as heck and heartbreaking, and alternate between amusing panoramas and emotional close-ups. Knuffle Bunny fans, hark! * Booklist *Snuggle up with a favorite stuffed pal for a cozy lap read. * BCCB *A touching, satisfying story that models healthy love between people and their toys. * School Library Journal *Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones. -- Kirkus Reviews on Penguin and PineconeThis picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms. -- Booklist on Penguin and PineconeSimple yet affecting . . . ideal for a lesson plan on friendship, this book explores the theme sweetly and boldly. -- Library Media Connection, recommended, on Penguin and Pinecone
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc A Boy a Dog a Frog and a Friend
Book SynopsisFirst came a boy and his dog.Then they found a frog.Can a new turtle be a good friend too?
£7.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Someday
Book SynopsisA young girl contrasts the exciting things she might someday do, like digging for dinosaur bones and swimming with dolphins, with her present-day activities of finding loose change in the sofa cushions and feeding her goldfish.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc The Moon Over Star
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£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc The Great Big Book of Families
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£16.19
