Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
Paul Dry Books, Inc Davey McGravey
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£14.39
Tughra Books The Adventures of Kyle
Book SynopsisThe Adventures of Kyle, the Koala, is a collection of stories that teach children importance of acting responsibly and respectfully toward people around them. There are six stories in the book each focusing on a different theme. Stories include Kyle and His Grandmother, Kyle and His Sister, Kyle Goes on a Picnic, Kyle and the Seedling, and Kyle and the Neighbors. Wonderful world of Kyle awaits all kids.
£9.49
Tughra Books Eric and Derrick
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£7.99
Lee & Low Books Inc A Space For Me
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£14.24
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Brand-New Bubbe
Book SynopsisJillian isn''t so sure she needs a third grandma now that her stepdad is joining the family, but can her brand-new Bubbe win her over?When Jillian joins Bubbe for some mom-mandated matzo ball soup making, she realizes she has room in her heart (and stomach!) for one more grandmother. But how can she convince Noni and Gram she still loves them just as much? A super soup celebration, of course! Chaos in the kitchen leads to matzo ball soup, spicy gazpacho, meatball soup, and a trio of grandmas united in their love for their family. Complete with all three soup recipes, Brand-New Bubbe captures the warmth of blended family and honors the joys of cooking with the ones you love.
£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Our Wish for You: A Story About Open Adoption
Book SynopsisThis moving picture book about open adoption shares all parents’ wish for a child’s life to be full of love and family.One birth mother is pregnant with a baby and wants to find parents to adopt the child. Eventually she finds two dads who will be just the right parents, because they, too, share her same wishes of love and happiness for the baby. Author Dano Moreno drew from his and his husband''s experience with adopting their son to write a gentle, universal story about all the hopes, dreams, and wishes parents have for their children to live happy lives. Sweet and tender, Our Wish For You is the perfect gift for growing families, baby showers, or adoption day celebrations.
£16.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Bábo: A Tale of Armenian Rug-Washing Day
Book SynopsisJoin Tato and her family as they help Bábo (grandmother) on rug-washing day, in this sweet and playful picture book tribute to Armenian cultural traditions.Little Tato sneaks a few cherry plums before racing off to help Bábo—her grandmother—with a favorite chore. Each year Tato looks forward to washing the family rugs. With bubbles and suds floating like clouds and snowflakes, Tato and her siblings help Bábo scrub the rugs clean. With lively text and vivid illustrations, Astrid Kamalyan brings her charming childhood memories to life by inviting young readers to spend a day full of fun and love with an Armenian family.
£15.29
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Racket Rumors
Book SynopsisMac loves uncovering stories, but ever since the arrival of new student Roe Danner, there''s one story he just can''t figure out. The introverted tennis prodigy may make herself known on the court, but off the court, she''s a total mystery. And before long, Roe''s playing starts sparking rumors too. Even though she''s right-handed, she plays with her left. And instead of sticking to the baseline, she charges the net. She even replaces her state-of-the-art graphite racket with an old wooden one. It''s up to Mac to discover the truth behind Roe''s odd antics. If he can do that, he might be able to stop the rumors and help bring Roe the fan support she needs. Stewart Mac McKenzie is THE sports expert at Coyote Canyon Middle School. While he scores big on the court with his wheelchair basketball team, his love for all sports is equally epic. There isn't a stat he doesn't know, a player's name he doesn't recognize, a big game he hasn't seen.
£23.79
Jolly Fish Press Mac's Sports Report: Racket Rumors
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£8.54
North Star Editions Girl and the Grove
Book SynopsisTeenager Leila's life is full of challenges. From bouncing around the foster care system to living with seasonal affective disorder, she's never had an easy road. Leila keeps herself busy with her passion for environmental advocacy, monitoring the Urban Ecovists message board and joining a local environmental club with her best friend, Sarika. And now that Leila has finally been adopted, she dares to hope her life will improve.But the voices in Leila''s head are growing louder by the day. Ignoring them isn''t working anymore. Something calls out to her from the grove at Fairmount Park. Is she ready to answer?
£12.34
Our Daily Bread Publishing Different Like Me
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£16.99
Beaver's Pond Press, Incorporated The Nodders: What! You Don't Want to Nap?
Book SynopsisThis whimsical story introduces the Nodders, magical creatures who leave special treats for Nappers while they snooze! With magic shoes whirring and tiny wings flapping a Nodder will peek in to see if you're napping. Then out of the pocket comes a small treat or treasure tucked into your nap pouch, for your waking pleasure. This rhyming nap time book encourages children to look forward to snuggling in their bed, knowing they just might wake up to a surprise.
£16.19
North Star Editions My Family: People in My Family
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£9.49
Sourcebooks, Inc Slide and Smile: Baby, You're Magic!
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£11.52
Maria Dismondy Incorporated Three Pockets Full: A story of love, family, and
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£16.99
Cormorant Books,Canada I'm Good and Other Lies
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£8.54
Head of Zeus The Key to Finding Jack
Book SynopsisFlick's big brother, Jack, goes missing in Peru and she is desperate to find him. But can she solve the greatest mystery of all: who Jack really is? A heartwarming, third novel from Waterstones Prize shortlisted author, Ewa Jozefkowicz, about the unbreakable bond between siblings. Twelve-year-old Flick adores Jack and loves solving puzzles with him. But Jack is soon to flee the family nest and Flick worries she'll lose her partner in crime. During his gap year in Peru, tragedy strikes when an earthquake devastates the region and no one knows what has happened to Jack. Flick and her family are thrown into the horrible unknown.She finds a key on a fine gold chain and a note with the initials SF in his room, and clings to the hope that SF (whoever that is) might hold the clue to finding her brother. When she sets out to uncover the identity of its owner, she meets new friends, rekindles a special relationship and discovers a whole new side to Jack. Intriguing clues from a legend about Inca gold, to a key with magical powers help her along the way.Featuring a story within a story and a mystery to solve, The Key to Finding Jack, is about sacrifice and courage, the riches of family, friendship and the power of living life to the full.Trade Review'I thoroughly enjoyed Ewa Jozefkowicz's latest novel about family, friendship and listening – to others as well as the inner voice that both chides and encourages ... The Key to Finding Jack is full of tantalising clues and hidden facts ... A brilliant read and an author to watch!' Alison Brumwell, Chair of CILIP Youth Libraries Group.'Jozefkowicz writes wonderfully about family, friendship and self discovery' The Bookseller.'Heartwarming, life-affirming and a wonderful page-turner' Chris Soul, children's book reviewer.'The plot has been carefully and skilfully crafted to be a story within a story ... It is so refreshing to find a well-written powerful standalone story for young adults that I hope it will be widely read and enjoyed' The School Librarian.
£999.99
Spinifex Press I Started Crying Monday
Book SynopsisLaurene Kelly’s first young adult novel introduces us to fourteen-year-old Julie, who is struggling with a terrible home life, but could never imagine the horror that is about to destroy her family forever. She dreams of a new life, away from her abusive father, but when her mother doesn’t arrive to meet Julie and her brother Toby after school as planned, her hopes are shattered. She is told there was an accident, but something more is wrong…Trade Review"A commendable first novel." --"Notable Australian Children's Books 2000"
£9.45
Spinifex Press The Crowded Beach
Book SynopsisJulie's youthful concerns are swept aside by a tragedy that splits her family. She begins a new life in a city that is sometimes exciting, often overwhelming, always different to the only home she has ever known. At first, it seems the turmoil will never cease. And then, just as Julie begins to make some sense of what has happened, there are further surprising developments.
£8.50
Oratia Media Kura Toa Warrior School
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£17.99
Museum of New Mexico Press (Red Crane Books) Where the Cinnamon Wind Blows: Donde soplan los
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£13.29
Secant Publishing Ninth Grade Blues
Book SynopsisNinth Grade Blues follows four teens through the adventures and misadventures of the first year of high school. Interweaving first person stories are told by: Luke: a shy, poorly dressed boy from the wrong side of the tracks. But he has hidden talents in science -- and he is even appealing to some girls. Elly: sociable and friendly, Elly worries about getting a boy to like her. She has frizzy hair, and a few excess pounds. However, she is also a top notch student. Elly has her life mapped out, all the way through a big church wedding and a house in the suburbs. Marcus: a freshman superstar, Marcus plays football and basketball at the varsity level and has his sights on a D-I college scholarship. He worries about having to choose between the NBA and the NFL. Mia: a smart, dedicated girl who gets straight A's. Her Mexican-American parents are intent on matching her up with a nice Hispanic boy. But Mia and Luke begin studying together, and very soon, Mia develops other opinions.
£13.29
Julia Inserro Nonni's Moon
Book SynopsisPerfect for ages 4, 5, 6, and 7. Missing someone far away is hard.It''s hard if you''re a grown-up. It''s even harder if you''re a child. No one knows more than Beanie how hard it is to live far away from loved ones. But then she figures out a way she and Nonni can send messages back and forth.... through the moon! You will love Nonni''s Moon because you are a parent who knows how important it is to keep family and friends close to our hearts, even at great distances and circumstances. It can help explain bereavement or absence of a loved one to children learning how to make sense of an adult world. Nonni''s Moon will instantly become a bedtime favorite for all. As a parent, you will love this sweet bedtime story because it can help kids feel empowered to stay connected to loved ones far away.
£13.29
Gefen Publishing House The Essential List: A Letter to the Teacher
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£14.39
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press Child of My Heart
Book SynopsisText in Arabic. Is a child from the heart loved the same as a child born from the womb? A touching story about a mothers love providing a lesson in family dynamics to help kids understand what it means to be adopted.
£8.54
North Star Editions Interfaith Families
Book SynopsisThis compassionate book explores the dynamics of interfaith families. Young readers learn about the different kinds of interfaith families, the ways they form, the challenges they can face, and strategies for working through those challenges. This book also features a Many Identities special feature, several Did You Know? facts, a table of contents, a reading comprehension quiz, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers book is at the Beacon level, aligned to reading levels of grades 2-3 and interest levels of grades 3-5.
£27.19
HarperCollins Publishers Marley A Dog Like No Other
Book SynopsisA heart-warming story about the World’s Worst Dog, adapted from John Grogan’s phenomenally bestselling memoir, Marley and Me.Trade ReviewReviews for Marley and Me:Life and Love with the Worlds Worst Dog ‘…a very funny Valentine … full of tail-thumping enthusiasm.’The New York Times ‘This is a wonderful, moving book that even non-dog-lovers cannot fail to enjoy.’ The Mail on Sunday 'Made me laugh so much that I pulled a muscle in my solar plexus.’ Daily Mail
£9.37
HarperCollins Publishers The Runner Book 4 Tillerman Series
Book SynopsisThe fourth book in Cynthia Voigt’s acclaimed Tillerman Series, where 1960s Vietnam beckons Bullet Tillerman.Trade Review“Cynthia Voigt writes with great power.”Junior Bookshelf “The Tillerman series… is a tour de force”The Guardian
£11.39
HarperCollins Publishers Homecoming Collins Modern Classics
Book SynopsisDicey began to panic. The four of them had been waiting in the car for hours now. Why wasn’t their mother back? Why had she just walked off like that? What would they do if she never came back?Trade Review“The plot has pace and is exciting, but the real fascination lies in the characters of the children… A powerful book.”The Guardian “A really engaging and gripping story, well written”Grimsby Evening Telegraph “Keeps you hooked”Children’s Bookshelf “The details of day-to-day survival are totally absorbing”ILEA Contact “The Tillerman series… is a tour de force”The Guardian
£13.29
HarperCollins Biscuit and the Baby
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£6.90
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flat Stanley His Original Adventure
Book SynopsisIn this 50th anniversary edition, join Flat Stanley and the rest of the Lambchop family on the adventure that started it all! Kids love Flat Stanley—even reluctant readers. And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book delivers multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast.When Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning, his brother, Arthur, is yelling. A bulletin board fell on Stanley during the night, and now he is only half an inch thick! Amazing things begin happening to him. Stanley gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even gets to help catch two dangerous art thieves. He may be flat, but he''s a hero.With lots of pictures and goofy situations, this is a short, delightful story that young readers have loved for generations. (Brightly.com)
£6.99
HarperCollins Makoons
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Da Vincis Tiger
Book SynopsisFor fans of rich and vivid historical novels like Girl with a Pearl Earring and Code Name Verity, Laura Malone Elliott delivers the stunning tale of real-life Renaissance woman Ginevra de' Benci, the inspiration for one of Leonardo da Vinci's earliest masterpieces.Trade ReviewAn exquisitely detailed story of the passionate relationship between artist and muse, whose spirited yet gentle Renaissance heroine put me in awe of just how far women have had to come in 500 years. Beautifully painted. -- Elizabeth Wein, Michael L. Printz Honor winner and New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity "Elliott's novel is thoroughly researched, portraying three-dimensional characters in a lively atmosphere of love and art. Renaissance Florence breathes through this book, bringing readers to a fuller understanding of the portrait, the era, and an indomitable young woman." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Rich in historical detail... fans of historical fiction will find Italy's Renaissance fascinating." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Elliott meticulously researched the 15th century to bring alive the affluence, art, and clothing Florence was known for. In many ways, this intriguing novel is a feminist piece. Add this gem to round-out collections skewed toward 20th century history." -- School Library Journal "[T]he independent female narrator and the richly drawn portrait of Italian culture will attract history buffs and artists alike to this story behind da Vinci's first-known painting." -- Booklist
£11.72
HarperCollins More Perfect Than the Moon
Book SynopsisThe fourth book in the series that began with the Newbery Medal-winning Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan.I am a watcher. I am a listener, too. I am invisible. I can make myself so small and quiet and hidden that sometimes no one knows I am there to watch and listen.Cassie spends her days watching Grandfather and Caleb in the barn, looking out at Papa working the fields, spying on her mother, Sarah, feeding the goslings. She''s an observer, a writer, a storyteller. Everything is as it should be.But change is inevitable, even on the prairie. Something new is expected, and Sarah says it will be the perfect gift. Cassie isn''t so sure. But just as life changes, people change too. And Cassie learns that unexpected surprises can bring great joy.
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Baby Sister for Frances
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£7.01
HarperCollins God Found Us You Harperblessings
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£12.34
HarperCollins Best of the Best
Book SynopsisJosh’s game is about to change. So is his life.Josh is still flying high from his team’s tournament win at Cooperstown when his parents start talking about a divorce. Now his dad is challenging him to play the best of the best at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. But does he just want to get Josh out of the way?Two things are sure: His father’s new girlfriend, Diane, is looking to make some changes, and Josh is determined to get her and her terrible son out of his life. With help from Benji and Jaden, Josh races to get the facts that can keep his family together. Suspense builds as Josh finds it hard to concentrate on the game and make the winning plays that will lead his team to victory.#1 New York Times bestselling author Tim Green delivers another exciting baseball novel pulsing with action in Best of the Best.
£999.99
HarperCollins Stolen Magic
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£8.95
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Im a Big Sister
Book SynopsisWith an author's note about what big siblings need—extra guidance, reassurance, love—and sweet, engaging artwork, it's no wonder that nearly 4 million families have chosen I’m a Big Sister and its companion book, I’m a Big Brother, to prepare their young ones for their first big transition.Trade Review“I’m a Big Sister and I’m a Big Brother are bestsellers and it’s clear why. They empower first-time older siblings by filling them in on their new role: Mommy and Daddy’s helper with the new baby.” (“The Best Books for Soon-to-Be Big Brothers and Sisters”) — Brightly
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Knuffle Bunny Free
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£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hooper Finds a Family
Book SynopsisWinner of the Christopher Award and Florida''s Sunshine State Young Readers AwardHe''s endearing. He''s funny. He''s a survivor.In this moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet Hooper, the tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home.Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York to meet his new family.He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood.“A heartwarming story about moving forw
£8.95
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Turtle of Oman
Book SynopsisPraised by the Horn Book as “both quiet and exhilarating,” this novel by the acclaimed poet and National Book Award Finalist Naomi Shihab Nye follows Aref Al-Amri as he says goodbye to everything and everyone he loves in his hometown of Muscat, Oman, as his family prepares to move to Ann Arbor, Michigan.Trade Review"Nye's story about the special bond between a boy and his grandfather and their mutual love for their country is somehow both quiet and exhilarating." -- Horn Book (starred review) "A warm and humorous peek at the profound and mundane details of moving from one country to another-a perfect pick for kids on the move." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Magical ...Will deeply touch young readers who have also moved between countries-and it will enlighten their new friends." -- Booklist "Nye's elegant but accessible tale-a love letter to Oman, a touching portrayal of a boy and his grandfather, and a poignant look at how we experience change-is deeply moving." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£9.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wildwood Chronicles 1. Wildwood
Book SynopsisFor fans of the Chronicles of Narnia comes the first book in the Wildwood Chronicles, the New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure series by Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of The Mysterious Benedict Society. Now in paperback!Wildwood captivates readers with the wonder and thrill of a secret world within the landscape of a modern city. It feels at once firmly steeped in the classics of children''s literature and completely fresh. The story is told from multiple points of view, and the book features more than eighty illustrations, including six full-color plates, making this an absolutely gorgeous object.In Wildwood, Prue and her friend Curtis uncover a secret world in the midst of violent upheaval—a world full of warring creatures, peaceable mystics, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions. And what begins as a rescue mission becomes someth
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Listen Slowly
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Poets Dog
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£7.38
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Little Miss Big Sis
Book SynopsisThe perfect picture book for children expecting a new sibling, from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Dear Girl, I Wish You More, and Yes Day, Amy Krouse Rosenthal.The big news is this: Little Miss becomes a big sis! Little Miss learns the wonders of becoming a big sister as she and her family celebrate the momentous arrival of a new baby.From Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds, the creators of Plant a Kiss, comes a charming story about Little Miss, who is about to become a big sis.A perfect gift for any child becoming a big brother or sister and any expecting families!
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid
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£11.66
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Berenstain Bears We Love Soccer
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£6.91
