Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Families and family members
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
Penguin Putnam Inc When Dads Dont Grow Up
Book SynopsisAn endearing celebration of dads who are young at heart Just in time for Father''s Day, this playful book follows four father-child pairs as they spend happy, silly times together, popping bubble wrap and watching cartoons and taking part in shoppingcart races. These are dads who aren''t worried about looking goofy or getting their hair wet - dads who still remember what it''s like to be little. Don''t be fooled. They may look like grown-ups on the outside, But underneath they''re just like you . . . Kids!
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc How Martha Saved Her Parents from Green Beans
Book SynopsisMartha HATES green beans. When some mean, green bandits stroll into town, anyone who ever said 'Eat your green beans' is in big trouble. But when the beans kidnap Martha's parents, Martha is forced to take action. She can think of only one way to stop the villainous veggies from taking over her town, and it’s not pretty...or tasty. Featuring absurdly funny text and illustrations with attitude, this is a hilarious read for everyone – even the pickiest of eaters.
£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Counting by 7s
Book SynopsisIn the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family.Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting to count by 7s. It has never been easy for her to connect with anyone other than her adoptive parents, but that hasn’t kept her from leading a quietly happy life . . . until now. Suddenly Willow’s world is tragically changed when her parents both die in a car crash, leaving her alone in a baffling world. The triumph of this book is that it is not a tragedy. This extraordinarily odd, but extraordinarily endearing, girl manages to push through her grief. Her journey to find a fascinatingly diverse and fully believable surrogate family is a joy and a revelation to read.“Holly Goldberg Sloan writes about
£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc Ladybug Girls Day Out with Grandpa
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Ladybug Girl and Her Papa
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£8.33
Pan Macmillan South Africa Over the Moon
Book SynopsisAn affirming story about international adoption, based on the author''s own experience with her daughter.Over the Moon by Karen Katz is a magical, reassuring story of one adoptive family''s beginnings, told in words and pictures that are just right for the youngest child. Featuring ilustrations by the author.
£9.89
Square Fish Digger Man
Book SynopsisA picture book for the very young that celebrates a child''s excitement for construction vehiclesHonk the horn! Flash the lights!Scoop the rocks!Push the mud!A little boy imagines driving a great big digger-scooping and pushing mud to make a playground for his baby brother.Children are fascinated with bulldozers, backhoes, payloaders-diggers of all shapes and sizes. In this playful picture book, simple alliterative language and bold, colorful images capture a child''s love of building and creating.
£8.54
Henry Holt & Company The Storm Whale
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£18.69
Random House Children's Books The Mystery in the Magic Shop
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£6.99
Albert Whitman & Company Flicka Ricka Dicka and Their New Skates
Book SynopsisEarly one Christmas morning in Sweden, Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka opened their eyes. Soon they would have their Christmas gifts! For the first time in over thirty years, this classic holiday tale returns, in a deluxe hardcover edition. Longtime fans of the series will delight in revisiting the story, and new readers will find fun and excitement as the girls must save their friend Bertie after an ice-skating disaster.
£999.99
Albert Whitman & Company The Sound of Silence Growing Up Hearing with Deaf Parents
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£9.99
Albert Whitman & Company Ians Walk
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£10.64
Albert Whitman & Company I Am a Baby
Book Synopsis'I am a baby, this is my crib, this is my high chair, this is my bib.' Photos of happy babies and words that encourage make this an irresistible read-aloud for every child and family. From the author of the critically acclaimed A Kiss Means I Love You and Show Me Happy comes a delightful approach to visual learning.
£8.99
Random House Children's Books The Mystery of the Mummys Curse
Book SynopsisThe Aldens help the Greenfield Museum set up a new exhibit about ancient Egypt! The main attraction is a 4,000-year-old mummy. But when it arrives, one thing after another goes wrong for the museum. Has it been struck by a curse from the ancient mummy?
£6.99
Albert Whitman & Company One Wave at a Time
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£999.99
GLOBAL PUBLISHER SERVICES When a Kid Like Me Fights Cancer
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£10.64
Albert Whitman & Company The Star Festival
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£16.14
Albert Whitman & Company The Star Festival
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£9.99
Albert Whitman & Company Los chicos del vagon de carga The Boxcar
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£8.07
Mad Creek Books Con Papá With Papá
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£999.99
Holiday House Inc Double Luck
Book SynopsisWhen Lu Chi Fa''s parents died in 1944, he was only three years old. The timing of the tragedy could not have been worse-- it was a time of political turmoil and severe hardship in China. Few people willingly took in orphans, and Chi Fa''s extended family was no exception. The young boy was shuffled from one house to another as his relatives turned him away, one by one. Even his loving sister was forbidden by her husband to take him under her roof. Chi fa was always hungry, often cold, and frequently beaten. But through all his struggles, he held onto his sister''s hopeful words: You are lucky, Chi Fa. Good fortune will find you. This stirring memoir of a painful childhood tells a story of resilience and courage, and attests to the power of even small acts of kindness.
£16.11
Holiday House Inc In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb
Book SynopsisA fresh take on a familiar saying, perfect for the first rainy days of spring.Rattling windows with the roar of a late-winter storm, March shows up like a lion-- wild and messy, muddy and wet. In rhythmic, exuberant text, Newbery Honor-author Marion Dane Bauer conveys the changeable nature of spring weather, as the lion makes way for the lamb—with a huge sneeze!—as the trees and flowers spring into bloom. Full of humor and motion, Caldecott-winning illustrator Emily Arnold McCully''s soft watercolors bring the blustering lion and gentle lamb to life. From hail and wet snow to vibrant green fields full of blossoms, the illustrations grow brighter, springing into new life—and hinting and the summer to come. The lively text and paintings illustrate the ways in which we personify spring weather, making this book a perfect introduction to figurative language—and lots of fun to read as well.
£7.99
Holiday House Inc I Have a Garden
Book SynopsisI have a garden, a frisky dog announces. In simple sentences, the dog guides new readers through a bright and lush garden, which is home to a chipmunk, a bird, a bug, and all sorts of other creatures. This garden is for me, the dog continues. No. This garden is for all of us. We have a garden, answer his animal neighbors. Illustrated in vibrant collage, this deceptively simple I like to Read® book is a celebration of nature and community, plus readers can play spot the dog on nearly every spread. Guided Reading Level B.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Little Puppy and the Big Green Monster
Book SynopsisWho wants to play? wonders Little Puppy. The schoolchildren are too busy, the sleeping man is too lazy, the big dogs are too mean, and the cat is too boring. Maybe the monster wants a friend. The monster replies with a powerful ROAR! But with unfaltering optimism, inexhaustible goodwill, and a bit of naivete, the tiny puppy transforms the curmudgeonly monster into the perfect playmate.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Pug
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£7.59
Holiday House Inc Pip Sits
Book SynopsisMother Duck asks Pip to sit on her eggs for a bit. As soon as Pip sits, he hears a tap! The chicks are hatching! The chicks follow Pip, even when Mother Duck returns. Oh no! They think Pip is their mother! With charming art and a sweet, simple text, Mary Morgan tells a fun and touching story about mistaken identity, childhood adventures, and motherly love.
£7.59
Holiday House Inc I Hug
Book SynopsisSimple enough for the newest of readers, this affectionate story is a reminder of all the huggable things we see every day. Guided Reading Level A. With a simple text, where only one word changes per page, beloved author-illustrator David McPhail has crafted a sweet story in which a small child shows her love for everything around her-- her cat and dog, her favorite tree, and of course, her family and friends. The gentle waterolor illustrations reflect and reinforce the text, offering clues to help new readers and adding warmth and detail to the scenes. This charming story is perfect to read with a loved one-- or simple enough to be the first book a child reads on their own. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original,
£7.59
Holiday House Inc Pug
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£6.49
Holiday House Inc Surprise Lily
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£14.39
Holiday House Inc Stinky and Successful 3 Riot Brothers
Book SynopsisTomorrow is April Fool's day, the best holiday of all, and the Riot Brothers have only one goal: FOOL MOM! This April Fool's day they're determined to finally do it—but Mom isn't an easy mark. If fake rats don't do the trick, what will? And what happens when Mom fools them first? Always inventive and energetic, the Riot Brothers are back and pun-nier than ever. Can they save a damsel in distress by employing Operation Armpit? And how do you become a mad scientist, anyway? One thing is certain—the Riot Brothers are always up to something, and it's always something great. This new hardcover edition features an updated paper over board cover (with extra shiny stink clouds!) as well as a list of the Riot Brothers' new games, rules, songs, and sayings... And hark! A goodly guide to talking like a Riot Knight. Plus, a sneak peek of Riot Brothers #4: Take the Mummy and Run
£8.13
Holiday House Inc I Hop
Book SynopsisThis Level C book about a boy and his grandma is perfect for kindergarten readers.A Theodor Geisel Honor Book!A boy hops around town on his pogo stick.I get cheese. I get bread I get apples.Very simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for new readers just starting out. Easy to read and brightly illustrated, this is a perfect book to read on their own!I Hop is a companion to Joe Cepeda''s other I Like to Read books, including Up (a Guided Reading Level B book) and I See (Guided Reading Level B), featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life.An ALSC Notable Children''s BookFor readers who''ve mastered basic sight words, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences and a wider range of high frequency words than Level B books. Level C book
£14.39
Holiday House Inc My Babas Garden
Book SynopsisThe bond between a child and his grandmother grows as they tend her garden together.A young boy spends his mornings with his beloved Baba, his grandmother. She doesn''t speak much English, but they connect through gestures, gardening, eating, and walking to school together. Marked by memories of wartime scarcity, Baba cherishes food, and the boy learns to do the same. Eventually, Baba needs to move in with the boy and his parents, and he has the chance to care for her as she’s always cared for him. Inspired by memories from poet Jordan Scott’s childhood, with beautiful, dreamlike illustrations by award-winning illustrator Sydney Smith, My Baba’s Garden is a deeply personal story that evokes universal emotions. Like Scott and Smith’s previous collaboration I Talk Like a River, winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, My Baba’s Garden lends wistful appreciation to cherished time with family.A Jun
£16.14
Holiday House Inc Rip to the Rescue
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£8.54
Holiday House Inc The People We Choose
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£11.69
Holiday House Inc I Help
Book SynopsisWhen a boy finds a canteen, he finds his superpower–helping everyone he meets! From Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Winner Joe Cepeda, this Level C book is perfect for new readers.When a boy finds a canteen in his garage, he finds his superpower--helping everyone, from the postman to the local birds.I walk.I see a dog.I help.Very simple text and fun pictures support comprehension in this delightful book, ideal for new readers just starting out. Easy to read and brightly illustrated, this is a perfect book to read on their own!Other books in this series: I Hop (a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book), Up, I See, and I Dig, featuring the same curious, excited brothers exploring the world around them and celebrating the diversity of everyday life.For readers who have mastered basic sight words, Level C books feature slightly longer sentences and a wider range of high-frequency words t
£14.39
Holiday House Inc I Want It
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£12.39
Worthy Publishing Somebunny Loves You
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£12.59
Worthy Publishing Mommy Cuddles
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£9.56
Kregel Publications Andrea Carter and the Long Ride Home
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£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Standing on My Own Two Feet A Childs Affirmation
Book SynopsisAddison is a regular kid whose parents are going through a divorce, but he knows that no matter what happens, his parents will always love him. The text in this beautifully illustrated picture book is inspiring, gentle, and uplifting, and teaches kids that having two homes to live in can be just as great as having two strong feet to stand on.
£14.19
