Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Indian Shoes
Book SynopsisThe beloved chapter book by New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith about the love and adventures shared by a Cherokee-Seminole boy and his Grampa now has brand-new illustrations! A perfect pick for new readers. What do Indian shoes look like, anyway? Like beautiful beaded moccasins... or hightops with bright orange shoelaces?Ray Halfmoon prefers hightops, but he gladly trades them for a nice pair of moccasins for his grampa. After all, it''s Grampa Halfmoon who''s always there to help Ray get in and out of scrapes—like the time they teamed up to pet sit for the whole block during a holiday blizzard! Award-winning author Cynthia Leitich Smith writes with wit and candor about a boy and his grandfather, sharing all their love, joy, and humor. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Three Hat Day
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£8.54
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Loved You Before You Were Born
Book Synopsis“Just right for sharing on Grandma’s lap.” (Publishers Weekly)A loving grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her grandchild. She dreams of the baby''s soft sighs, sweet smells, and tiny toes, and imagines the infant smiling, rolling over, and crawling for the first time.Finally, the baby arrives and Grandma is ready with a very special message: Even before you were born, I was your grandma and I loved you.With soft but realistic watercolor illustrations and sentimental and lyrical text, I Loved You Before You Were Born perfectly captures a grandmother’s feelings as she anticipates the birth of her grandchild.A perfect gift for baby showers and for Grandparents Day!
£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Wild Babies
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£8.20
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Color of My Words
Book SynopsisAméricas Award Winner“An achingly beautiful story.”—Kirkus (starred review) “Eloquent.”—Booklist (starred review) “Lovely and lyrical.”—School Library JournalThis powerful and resonant Américas Award-winning novel tells the story of a young girl’s struggle to find her place in the world and to become a writer in a country where words are feared.Seamlessly interweaving both poetry and prose, Lynn Joseph’s acclaimed debut is a lush and lyrical journey into a landscape and culture of the Dominican Republic.The Color of My Words explores the pain and poetry of discovering what it means to be part of a family, what it takes to find your voice and the means for it to be heard, and how it feels to write it all down.
£9.49
Penguin Random House Australia Oliver Amanda and Grandmother Pig
Book SynopsisWhen Grandmother Pig comes for a visit, Oliver and Amanda learn just how much fun it is to have a grandmother in the house.
£6.69
Penguin Young Readers Group Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One
Book SynopsisWhat goes into a really good story? Only the best ingredients—a heroine, a hero, excitement, a little romance, and even a villain or two. They are all here, as Aunt Isabel and her niece concoct a delightful story within a story. Fun to read aloud, this book is a lively yarn, a visual treat, and a charming introduction—all in one.
£7.99
Penguin Books Ltd Hazels Amazing Mother Picture Puffin
Book SynopsisA heartwarming story about the power of a mother's love from the bestselling creator of Max & Ruby.Hazel is out for a walk with her beloved doll Eleanor. But when she makes a wrong turn, she encounters some kids who are up to no good. Fortunately, Hazel's amazing mother is there to rescue her--and set the bullies straight--just in the nick of time.A beguiling book with a nonsensical streak that will make children look again and laugh.--Booklist
£7.99
Penguin Random House Australia Isla Picture Puffins
Book SynopsisThis soaring story takes readers on a fantastic journey set in the same world and warm relationship as Arthur Dorros's award-winning Abuela! Rosalba is going on an imaginary journey to the Caribbean island where her grandmother grew up. Through her abuela's eyes and stories, Rosalba visits with relatives who still live on la isla and sees the beautiful terrain of the island--from the lush, tropical rain forest to the bustling old city. Along the way Rosalba and her grandmother visit a busy fruit market, then cool off with a swim in the turquoise sea filled with colorful fish. Their magical trip is brought to life by Elisa Kleven's shimmering collage artwork. Also available in a Spanish-language edition (ISBN: 978-0-14-056541-6)Dorros's language is rich and magical—readers fly to la isla, too. Kleven's art is whimsical and quiltlike, crowded with sweet things and surprises.—School Library Journal<
£7.99
Penguin Random House Australia Mommies Are For Counting Stars Puffin LiftTheFlap
Book SynopsisA mommy is a special person. She knows just how to kiss a boo-boo to make it feel better and how to do hair-dos. When you need an audience for your puppet show, a mommy will always watch. Lift the flaps and see all the ways a mommy is wonderful. This celebration of mothers is ideal for Mother's Day and for sharing throughout the year.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Australia Daddies Are For Catching Fireflies Picture Puffin
Book SynopsisDaddies do so many terrific things. A daddy always gives you the best seat at the parade, he reads you bedtime stories, and he tries his best to fix your toys when they break (even if he doesn't always succeed). Filled with soft, beautiful watercolor artwork and lilting text, this lift-the-flap book about all the great things fathers do is perfect for young children.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Australia Miss Fannies Hat
Book SynopsisNinety-nine year old Miss Fannie has lots of hats, and she loves them all. But her favorite is the pink straw hat with the silk roses. That''s the one Miss Fannie has worn on Easter Sunday for the past thirty-five years. When Miss Fannie''s preacher asks her to donate one of her precious hats to the church auction, choosing which one to part with is no small task. This heartwarming story about the rewards of unselfish love will enchant readers young and old.The star of Miss Fannie''s Hat is based on Jan Karon''s own grandmother. My grandmother, Miss Fannie, was so wonderful I wanted to share her with everyone, says Jan Karon. I wrote Miss Fannie''s Hat to give both children and adults a sense of family, to give them the grandmother or great-grandmother they never had, or always wished they had. Briefly, the story is about sacrifice--and the rewards that can come when we give with a willing heart.
£7.99
Penguin Random House Australia Jazmins Notebook
Book SynopsisJazmin Shelby was born with clenched fists-which is okay, since she's got a lot of fighting ahead of her. Her dad died a couple of years back, and now that her mom's in the hospital, it's just her and her big sister, CeCe. But that's fine by Jazmin. She's got her friends, her school, lots of big plans for the future-and a zest for life and laughter that's impossible to resist.A Coretta Scott King Honor BookA Booklist Editors' Choice BookA Child Study Children's Book Committee Children's Book of the Year
£6.99
Warne Frederick & Company Spots Peekaboo
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£9.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Morris Disappearing Bag
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£7.99
Penguin Random House Australia Are We There Yet Daddy Picture Puffins
Book SynopsisOn a hundred-mile car trip to Grandma's house, a father and son travel from the city to the country. Every ten miles the son asks, Are we there yet, Daddy? and is told to consult the map. A gatefold map, as well as a map on each page, will allow young readers to follow the father and son's route and to count down the miles left in their journey.
£8.62
Penguin Putnam Inc Dear Juno
Book SynopsisJuno's grandmother writes in Korean and Juno writes in drawings, but that doesn't mean they can't exchange letters. From the photo his grandmother sends him, Juno can tell that she has a new cat. From the picture he makes for her, Juno's grandmother can tell that he wants her to come for a visit. So she sends Juno a miniature plane, to let him know she's on the way. This tender tale won the author an Ezra Jack Keats award, and is a perfect introduction to the concept of foreign cultures and far-off lands.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc What Cried Granny
Book SynopsisPatrick is having his first sleep-over at his grandmother's house. It's almost bedtime, but there's a problem-Patrick doesn't have a bed at Granny's. So Granny goes out to her yard, chops down some trees, and makes a comfy bed for Patrick. Now he can go to sleep. Right? Not yet. He doesn't have a pillow! So Granny dashes to the henhouse, collects some feathers, and sews a fluffy pillow for Patrick. Now he can go to sleep. Right? Not yet. A few other things are still missing . . . . If Patrick is lucky, this could go on all night!Children will snuggle down with smiles on their faces after this comic spin on the paraphernalia associated with a common ritual. (Kirkus Reviews)
£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia Young Cam Jansen and the Library Mystery
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc A Long Way From Chicago Puffin Modern Classics
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£8.54
Penguin Random House Australia Rubys Beauty Shop
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£8.54
Penguin Books Ltd Daisy Comes Home
Book SynopsisA hertwarming tale from the beloved author of The MittenMei Mei has the six happiest hens in China. She gives them treats and fresh hay baths, and when she calls to them-gu gu gu gu gu!-they all run to her as fast as they can. But one of the hens, Daisy, is not always so happy. The other hens pick on Daisy and push her off the perch every night, knowing that she is too small to stand up to them. Then one day Daisy accidentally drifts out onto the river in a basket and must quickly learn how to survive. When Daisy finds her way home, this plucky little hen is no longer afraid. Jan Brett and her husband, Joe, traveled with their daughter-in-law, Yun, and her husband, Sean, to China, the land where Yun was born. During this trip, Jan found the inspiration for Daisy''s story.
£10.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Abduction
Book SynopsisMatt is missing. Bonnie's brother left his classroom to use thebathroom —and disappeared. A police dog traces his scent to the curb, where he apparently got into a vehicle. But why would Matt go anywhere with a stranger? Overwhelmed with fear, Bonnie discovers that her dog is gone, too. Was Pookie used as a lure for Matt? Bonnie makes one big mistake in her attempt to find her brother. In a chilling climax on a Washington State ferry, Bonnie and Matt must outsmart their abductor or pay with their lives.
£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Hundred Penny Box
Book SynopsisMichael loves his great-great-aunt Dew, even if she can''t always remember his name. He especially loves to spend time with her and her beloved hundred penny box, listening to stories about each of the hundred years of her life. Michael''s mother wants to throw out the battered old box that holds the pennies, but Michael understands that the box itself is as important to Aunt Dew as the memories it contains. Winner of a Newbery Honor, this beautiful story will be available in a collector''s edition featuring heavy interior stock embossing and silver ink on the cover, and a thread-sewn binding for added durability. A timeless story of the relationship between a boy and his elderly relative, this new edition is one that families young and old will treasure for years to come.
£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Homeless
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£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit
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£8.16
Penguin Young Readers Group Storm Rescue
Book SynopsisSunita Patel is book smart and good with cats. When a hurricane approaches, Sunita realizes that Lucy, a diabetic cat with a broken leg, is in danger, along with her owner, Mrs. Clark. When the vets are called out on emergency, the evacuation starts. Will Sunita be able to save Lucy or will she be a scaredy-cat?
£7.59
Penguin Putnam Inc Maxs ABC
Book SynopsisLearn the alphabet Max and Ruby style!Everybody''s favorite bunnies, Max and Ruby, are back, starring in their very own ABC concept book. Max''s ants have escaped from their farm, and now they''re searching for food. The ants start with Max''s sandwich, and soon they''re everywhere! Fortunately, Ruby comes to the rescue. Max''s ABC teaches the alphabet by featuring a different letter on each page, large and colorful so they''re easy to spot.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc The Snow Globe Family
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Penguin Putnam Inc Amber Brown Sees Red
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Penguin Putnam Inc The HomeRun King
Book SynopsisA historical chapter book series from three-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and Newbery Honor author, Patricia C. McKissack.Brothers Tank and Jimbo Turner love sneaking into Nashville's Sulphur Dell Ballpark to watch the superstars of Negro League baseball. When Josh Gibson, the famous home-run hitter for the Homestead Grays, bunks at their house, the boys think they're one step away from heaven. With warmth and humor, the fourth installment of Patricia C. McKissack's family saga brings to life an era of all-black baseball for readers who may not know that Major League teams were once restricted only to white players.A good child's-eye introduction to baseball's segregated past. --Booklist
£7.59
Puffin Books Miracles Boys
Book SynopsisFrom a four-time Newbery Honor author, a novel that was awarded the 2001 Coretta Scott King award and the Los Angeles Times Book PrizeFor Lafayette and his brothers, the challenges of growing up in New York City are compounded by the facts that they've lost their parents and it's up to eldest brother Ty'ree to support the boys, and middle brother Charlie has just returned home from a correctional facility.Lafayette loves his brothers and would do anything if they could face the world as a team. But even though Ty'ree cares, he's just so busy with work and responsibility. And Charlie's changed so much that his former affection for his little brother has turned to open hostility.Now, as Lafayette approaches 13, he needs the guidance and answers only his brothers can give him. The events of one dramatic weekend force the boys to make the choice to be there for each other--to really see each other--or to give in to the pain and problems of every day.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun
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Penguin Putnam Inc Encyclopedia Brown Super Sleuth
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Runaway Twin
Book SynopsisThirteen-year-old Sunny runs away from her current foster parent in search of her twin sister, from whom she was separated ten years earlier. On the way, she'll face a tornado, bullies, and a stray dog- and the fact that her sister may not be who Sunny hoped she would be.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Encore Grace
Book SynopsisThe spirited little girl with a big imagination who stars in Amazing Grace has two fun chapter books! In Encore, Grace!, when Grace's family and group of friends change, Grace turns to her imagination to cope with things like a new girl in school and the death of a family friend. A heartwarming story about a beloved character.
£7.00
Penguin USA The Big Field
Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Heat, Travel Team and Million-Dollar Throw.Playing shortstop is a way of life for Hutch—not only is his hero, Derek Jeter, a shortstop, but so was his father, a former local legend turned pro. Which is why having to play second base feels like demotion to second team. Yet that's where Hutch ends up after Darryl D-Will Williams, the best shortstop prospect since A-Rod, joins the team. But Hutch is nothing if not a team player, and he's cool with playing in D-Will's shadow—until, that is, the two shortstops in Hutch's life betray him in a way he never could have imagined. With the league championship on the line, just how far is Hutch willing to bend to be a good teammate?
£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc I Amber Brown
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Penguin Putnam Inc The Absolute Value of Mike
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Mockingbird, a National Book Award winner! Mike tries so hard to please his father, but the only language his dad seems to speak is calculus. And for a boy with a math learning disability, nothing could be more difficult. When his dad sends him to live with distant relatives in rural Pennsylvania for the summer to work on an engineering project, Mike figures this is his big chance to prove himself. But when he gets there, nothing is what he thought it would be. Instead of an engineering assignment, he finds himself part of a town-wide project to adopt a boy from Romania while working alongside his wacky eighty-something-year-old aunt, a homeless man, and a punk-rock girl. Mike might not learn anything about engineering, but what he does learn is far more valuable.
£9.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Runaway Mummy a Petrifying Parody
Book SynopsisA hysterical (and creepy) parody of a children''s classic! Filled with uproarious illustrations, a beloved classic gets a kindhearted send-up in this utterly monsterized parody from Michael Rex, creator of the New York Times bestselling Goodnight Goon. This is The Runaway Bunny like you''ve never seen it before. Kids will dig the vast array of terrible monsters, but parents will love the sweet sentiment. A fabulous Halloween treat for all those little monsters!
£7.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Saint Louis Armstrong Beach
Book SynopsisA boy, a dog, and New Orleans' most famous storm—Hurricane Katrina.Saint is a boy with confidence as big as his name is long. A budding musician, he earns money playing clarinet for the New Orleans tourists, and his best friend is a stray dog named Shadow. At first Saint is sure that Hurricane Katrina will be just like the last one--no big deal. But then the city is ordered to evacuate and Saint refuses to leave without Shadow. Saint and Shadow flee to his neighbor's attic--and soon enough it's up to Saint to save them all.Woods takes us right into New Orleans, right into the eye of the storm and the heart of New Orleans' people. — Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award-winnng author of Brown Girl DreamingProvides a vivid description of what life was like in pre-Katrina New Orleans, and how quickly peoples' lives were shattered. The characters are well-developed, and readers truly will care about their fates. —
£8.90
Penguin Putnam Inc Young Cam Jansen and the Knock Knock Mystery
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPRAISE FOR YOUNG CAM JANSEN AND THE KNOCK-KNOCK MYSTERY:"The stories in the this series promote logical thinking and helpfulness for young readers beginning to enjoy simple transitional chapter books." —School Library Journal
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Penguin Problems
Book SynopsisMeet Ty, a little guy with a big heart!Winnie Perry’s sweet baby brother, Ty is full of awesome ideas and wacky plans that only a seven-year-old boy could hatch. Whether it’s battling the family cat with a Dustbuster or smuggling a baby penguin out of the aquarium, Ty is always in the middle of a well-intended, kind hearted scheme!In the spirit of the Judy Moody spinoff Stink series, Ty will work his way into the hearts and funny bones of a whole new generation of Myracle fans.
£6.99
Penguin USA True Legend
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£9.49
Penguin Putnam Inc One for the Murphys
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£9.31
Penguin Putnam Inc CAM Jansen and the Millionaire Mystery
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£6.86
Penguin Putnam Inc Journey to the River Sea
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£8.99
Penguin Random House India Everything Beautiful Is Not Ruined
Book SynopsisLike Wild for teens! In the tradition of Sara Zarr and A. S. King, a girl must survive an extreme wilderness experience to prove to her mother that she has the strength to pursue her dreams. When she was a little girl, Ingrid's entire world was her mother: Margot-Sophia, the brilliant and sophisticated opera star. So when Margot-Sophia loses her singing voice, Ingrid loses everything. The two of them move to a small, normal house in a normal town, where Ingrid tries to convince her mother that there must still be something worth living for. It's in this small, normal life that Ingrid discovers her own passion for the theater arts. But Margot-Sophia refuses to support her daughter's dreams. They strike a deal: if Ingrid makes it through a summer of an extreme wilderness experience, then she can have her chance to pursue life as a performer. Over the course of this summer, Ingrid is stripped of every dignity and freedom. Bu
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