Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Hyperion The Greatest Gift
Book SynopsisMona the mouse has finally found a place to call home, the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as a maid and sleeps snuggled up in a room with her best friend. Following the festive St. Slumber celebration, most of the guests have settled in to hibernate, and the staff is looking forward to a relaxing winter. But disruptions abound, from a difficult duchess to a mysterious midnight snacker. As the snow stacks higher, Mona will have to gather friends both old and new to keep the peace, finding help in some of the most unexpected places.The second book in the enchanting Heartwood Hotel series, The Greatest Gift will warm your heart with its endearing characters and exquisite illustrations.
£10.99
Hyperion Bride of Slug Man
Book SynopsisAfter her huge success with her first feature-length movie, seventh-grader Kate Walden is eager to start on her next film, a sci-fi romance called Bride of Slug Man. When a new kid comes to town from New York City, Kate thinks she might have a new found film buddy-someone to share her interest with. And it doesn''t hurt that he''s pretty cute. But it turns out that Tristan is making his own movie, and now the classmates Kate thought were eager to join her cast and crew are divided.With rumors spreading in school and between sets, Kate finds herself juggling more than just call times and rewrites. And judging from the whispers Kate hears about Tristan Kingsley, she suspects that he isn''t interested in having a fellow film-buff friend; he just wants to prove himself as the best filmmaker in school by winning the Big Picture Film Festival. Kate vows to enter too, and tries to focus on just making the best movie she can.But between the cutthroat popularity contes
£7.82
Hyperion This Story Is for You
Book SynopsisA simple It''s nice to know you holds so much power in this tender picturebook by acclaimed author-illustrator Greg Pizzoli. Finding value in others as a matter of course, the narrator accepts and appreciates difference as the foundation of a life-long friendship. This Story Is for You celebrates moments of kindness throughout, from the small to the grand in a heartwarming tale of human connection.The warm, comforting text shares the tone of a Ruth Krauss classic and is balanced by Greg''s energetic color palette and signature visual humor. This book is sure to be a special read for parents, children, and their friends for years to come.
£12.34
Hyperion Waylon One Awesome Thing
Book SynopsisFrom the creators of the New York Times bestselling series Clementine comes another chapter book collection that will keep readers engaged and laughing until the very last page.Waylon has lots of ideas for making life more awesome through science, like teleportation, human gills, and attracting cupcakes by controlling gravity. But it's impossible for him to concentrate on his inventions when he's experiencing his own personal Big Bang.Arlo Brody is dividing the fourth grade boys into two groups. Waylon would rather be friends with everyone. Well, everyone except the scary new kid, Baxter Boylen.Waylon's older sister, Neon, is shooting away from the family. He wishes everything would go back to the way it was before she started wearing all black and saying 'What's the point?' all the time.Just when it looks as though Waylon's universe is exploding, something happens to bring it a
£7.14
Hyperion Partners in Slime
Book SynopsisQuinny and Hopper are unstoppable. Together, they tamed a killer chicken, broke the Third Grade Rules, and proved to everyone that they could be best friends. But Hopper has doubts that anyone--even Quinny--can save him from his impending doom: a surgery removing tonsils he is really, really not ready to part ways with.To help Hopper overcome his tonsillectomy fears, Quinny decides to reveal his birthday surprise early: a trip to a museum where they''ll get to see a real brain up close and personal. Hopper needs something to live for. But Quinny is torn when her sometimes-friend, sometimes-enemy, Victoria Porridge, invites her to the most amazing party ever on the exact same day. Quinny and Hopper are back in this hilarious and heartfelt sequel about friendship, changes, and staying true to yourself.
£7.82
Phoenix International Publications, Incorporated Moose Versus Goose
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£11.69
Pan Macmillan Kiss Cam
Book SynopsisJuniper, Jasper, and Lenny have been friends forever and co-own a vlog channel called WereVloggingHere. Their fans are huge "shippers" who believe that Juniper and Jasper are perfect for each other, and, despite warnings from friends and family, a simple Truth-or-Dare inspired kiss soon spirals out of control into a whole new world of making out and surprise kisses. Juniper and Jasper's relationship begins to shift. But as fan requests for different "Kiss Cam" segments keep pouring in, Juniper puts her worries aside and convinces herself that it doesn't mean anything. After all, it's just kissing . . . right?
£6.99
Capstone Press Daddy Can't Dance
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£9.56
Random House USA Inc Two Can Keep a Secret
Book SynopsisThe "must-read YA thriller" (Bustle) from #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying about a small town with deadly secrets."When it comes to YA suspense, Karen M. McManus is in a league of her own..." --Entertainment WeeklyEcho Ridge is small-town America. Ellery''s never been there, but she''s heard all about it. Her aunt went missing there at age seventeen. And only five years ago, a homecoming queen put the town on the map when she was killed. Now Ellery has to move there to live with a grandmother she barely knows.The town is picture-perfect, but it''s hiding secrets. And before school even begins for Ellery, someone has declared open season on homecoming, promising to make it as dangerous as it was five years ago. Then, almost as if to prove it, another girl goes missing.Ellery knows all about secrets. Her mother has them; her grandmother does too. And the longer she''s in Echo Ridge, the clearer it becomes that everyone there is hiding something. The thing is, secrets are dangerous--and most people aren''t good at keeping them. Which is why in Echo Ridge, it''s safest to keep your secrets to yourself.Fans of the hit thriller that started it all can watch the secrets of the Bayview Four be revealed in the One of Us is Lying TV series now streaming on NBC''s Peacock!
£9.50
Aladdin Paperbacks Stellarlune
Book SynopsisIn this stunning ninth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover the true meaning of power?and evil. Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she?s facing impossible choices: When to act. When to trust. When to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else. Stellarlune?and the mysterious Elysian?might be the key to everything. But finding truth in the Lost Cities always requires sacrifice. And as the Neverseen?s plans sharpen into terrifying focus, it appears that everyone has miscalculated. The Lost Cities? greatest lie could destroy everything. And in the battle that follows, only one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same.
£17.59
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the
Book SynopsisA #1 New York Times bestseller Four starred reviews! ?Messily human and sincerely insightful.? ?Kirkus Reviews (starred review) The highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe is an ?emotional roller coaster? (School Library Journal, starred review) sure to captivate fans of Adam Silvera and Mary H.K. Choi.In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, two boys in a border town fell in love. Now, they must discover what it means to stay in love and build a relationship in a world that seems to challenge their very existence. Ari has spent all of high school burying who he really is, staying silent and invisible. He expected his senior year to be the same. But something in him cracked open when he fell in love with Dante, and he can?t go back. Suddenly he finds himself reaching out to new friends, standing up to bullies of all kinds, and making his voice heard. And, always, there is Dante, dreamy, witty Dante, who can get on Ari?s nerves and fill him with desire all at once. The boys are determined to forge a path for themselves in a world that doesn?t understand them. But when Ari is faced with a shocking loss, he?ll have to fight like never before to create a life that is truthfully, joyfully his own.
£999.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Merci Suárez Plays It Cool
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£15.60
Little, Brown & Company I Can Be Your Friend
Book SynopsisTeach little ones about making and being friends with this VeggieTales board book about all the things that make friends the best. The Veggies know it is important to be kind and loving to all. Bob, Larry, Laura, Junior, and the rest of the Veggies learn all about what being a good friend means: being kind, forgiving one another, taking turns, sharing, and laughing together. Children will take away the message that we can be a friend to those we meet, whether we share a lot or very little in common on the surface, and that God is the best friend we can ever have.
£8.50
Little, Brown & Company BrindleFox
Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in a world reminiscent of a Brothers Grimm fairy tale with this gorgeously illustrated story about a reclusive fox, a mysterious tree, and the life-giving power of friendship.BrindleFox refuses to be a friend, so he has no friends. He never lets anyone into his home, so he doesn't bother to clean it. Moss and ivy weave through his furniture, and weeds and grasses grow on his floors and in his drawers. One morning, he discovers something unexpected-a tree has begun sprouting from his back. Unphased by this development, he continues on with his life, and the tree continues to grow. One day, a strange heron appears in his tree. Furious, BrindleFox attempts to drive the intruder away and finds himself stunned by something he doesn't understand-a selfless act of kindness from a fearless new friend. Brilliantly illustrated, BrindleFox touches on themes of sadness, loneliness, self-care, and the redeeming power of friendship in simple ways that children will intuitively understand. Little ones will be welcomed into a world brimming with hidden wonders and memorable characters that they will want to revisit time and time again.
£14.24
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc A Vow So Bold and Deadly
Book SynopsisKingdoms will clash. Choose your side. The incredible conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer's Cursebreaker series. Face your fears, fight the battle. Emberfall is crumbling fast, torn between those who believe Rhen is the rightful prince and those who are eager to begin a new era under Grey, the true heir. Grey has agreed to wait two months before attacking Emberfall, and in that time, Rhen has turned away from everyone--even Harper, as she desperately tries to help him find a path to peace. Fight the battle, save the kingdom. Meanwhile, Lia Mara struggles to rule Syhl Shallow with a gentler hand than her mother. But after enjoying decades of peace once magic was driven out of their lands, some of her subjects are angry Lia Mara has an enchanted prince and a magical scraver by her side. As Grey’s deadline draws nearer, Lia Mara questions if she can be the queen her country needs. As the two kingdoms come closer to conflict, loyalties are tested, love is threatened, and an old enemy resurfaces who could destroy them all, in this stunning conclusion to bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer’s Cursebreaker series.Trade ReviewThis sweeping, romantic epic repeatedly turns the tables on the fantasy tropes that readers might be expecting. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on A HEART SO FIERCE AND BROKEN *Has everything you'd want in a retelling of a classic fairy tale: a finely-drawn fantasy world, a heroine rarely seen in fiction, and a tortured hero with a secret. I have only one complaint: I wish the sequel were already available! * Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of A SPARK OF LIGHT and SMALL GREAT THINGS, on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *Absolutely spellbinding. * Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of CARAVAL and LEGENDARY on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *I couldn't get this creative, suspenseful take on 'Beauty and the Beast' out of my head. * Sara Holland, New York Times bestselling author of EVERLESS on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *A fast-paced, richly detailed feminist epic. * Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *This enthralling modern fable champions altruism while illustrating intimacy’s relationship with honesty, respect, trust, and consent. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *Fans of Cassandra Clare, Marissa Meyer, or Alex Flinn, as well as any reader looking to sink into a top-notch story with great characters, will want to read this book. * VOYA, starred review, on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *A complex, creative, and compelling reimagining of Beauty and the Beast. * School Library Connection, starred review, on A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY *
£17.09
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Girl and the Dinosaur
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£17.09
Bloomsbury YA Forging Silver Into Stars
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£18.04
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Dark Fable
Book SynopsisMagical heists. Deadly secrets. Come along for the ride . . . if you dare. This heart-stopping, seductive fantasy is perfect for fans of Six of Crows. Evie Wilder is an orphan who has gone through most of her life unnoticed . . . until she's caught up in a dramatic heist and captures the attention of the Dark Fable. They have chosen her for a reason: she can turn invisible. This skill would make Evie a treasured asset to the legendary group of thieves known for spiriting away obscure and occult artifacts. Evie cannot resist their allure and is eager to join this newfound family. But she discovers there are more skeletons in the Dark Fable’s past than she could have ever imagined. And these secrets might be the answer to her own tragic past. No one is who they seem to be and the price of uncovering the Dark Fable’s cryptic history just might be fatal . . .Trade ReviewThe strong start and intriguing backstory quickly give way to rapid fire dialogue reminiscent of the 1930s film repartee. * School Library Journal *Fast-moving and twisty. . . . This YA fantasy is a great read for fans of magical heists and found family. * Booklist *Witty dialogue, immersive world building, original magic systems, and emotionally rich characters culminate in a tale that celebrates the intimacy of being seen and accepted. * Publishers Weekly *
£17.00
Sleeping Bear Press A Tuba Christmas
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£16.14
Sleeping Bear Press Outdoor Surprises
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£7.00
Razorbill The Golden Lily: A Bloodlines Novel
Book SynopsisThe thrilling second installment in Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy spinoff series--and a #1 New York Times Bestseller--now in paperbackSydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives. Sydney would love to go to college, but instead, she’s been sent into hiding at a posh boarding school in Palm Springs, California—tasked with protecting Moroi princess Jill Dragomir from assassins who want to throw the Moroi court into civil war. Formerly in disgrace, Sydney is now praised for her loyalty and obedience, and held up as the model of an exemplary Alchemist.But the closer she grows to Jill, Eddie, and especially Adrian, the more she finds herself questioning her age-old Alchemist beliefs, her idea of family, and the sense of what it means to truly belong. Her world becomes even more complicated when magical experiments show Sydney may hold the key to prevent becoming Strigoi—the fiercest vampires, the ones who don’t die. But it’s her fear of being just that—special, magical, powerful—that scares her more than anything. Equally daunting is her new romance with Brayden, a cute, brainy guy who seems to be her match in every way. Yet, as perfect as he seems, Sydney finds herself being drawn to someone else—someone forbidden to her.When a shocking secret threatens to tear the vampire world apart, Sydney’s loyalties are suddenly tested more than ever before. She wonders how she’s supposed to strike a balance between the principles and dogmas she’s been taught, and what her instincts are now telling her.Should she trust the Alchemists—or her heart?
£12.32
Penguin Putnam Inc The Indigo Spell: A Bloodlines Novel
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£11.69
Star Bright Books Pinwheel Days (Star Readers Edition)
Book SynopsisPinwheel the joyful donkey as he befriends someone who always agrees with him: his echo! That is, until the echo says it likes climbing trees instead of looking for rocks. Then, Pinwheel and his friends meet a mysterious figure across the pond that never stops waving. Who could it be? In this new Level 3 Star Readers edition of Pinwheel Days children will follow Pinwheel on two fun-filled adventures. Simple vocabulary and sentence structure will give young readers the confidence to continue building their skills and their love of reading.
£7.13
Star Bright Books Friends at Night (Star Readers Edition)
Book SynopsisOh no! Has Pinwheel broken Owl?s tree? Pinwheel and Squirrel can?t stop bunches of small, colorful bits from falling! Perhaps Owl can shed some light on the conundrum. . . . Later, Pinwheel has the most wonderful dream ever and wants to replicate it. But his daytime nap means spending less time with his friends.Join Pinwheel and his friends for two tranquil stories in this new Level 3 Star Readers edition of Friends at Night. Engaging plots and age-appropriate vocabulary will help young readers take a step forward with their literacy skills.
£7.13
Workman Publishing Be Kind: You Can Make the World a Happier Place!
Book SynopsisIn a world where people spend more time engaging through screens than in real-life interaction, showing basic human kindness can feel like a lost art. Be Kind offers children aged 5 and up simple, actionable things they can do in their daily lives that help them cultivate kindness toward others and grow into people with the capacity to make the world a kinder place. In Be Kind, kids learn that kindness is a quality that can be expressed in ways other than merely being “nice,” including standing up for someone or something, engaging in a community, showing compassion toward other beings, and expressing gratitude. With joyful illustrations and kid-friendly writing, this idea book serves as a delightful, easy-to-read collection of 125 concrete activities kids and their families can pick and choose from and act out in their daily lives, whether it’s being the first person to say good morning, offering compliments, shoveling an elderly neighbor’s driveway, learning to say hello in different languages, or sending a card to someone — no special occasion required. On every page, Be Kind empowers kids to make the world a better, kinder place, one action at a time. 2019 Mom's Choice Award Gold Winner 2020 NAPPA Award Winner
£11.90
Red Comet Press LLC I Really Want to Be First!: A Really Bird Story
Book SynopsisMeet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends Cat, Pup, Mouse, and Rabbit. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something ? to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be the leader ? to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy, or brave. And when he feels something, he really feels it.Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem-solving. Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story.In I Really Want to Be First!, Really Bird is usually in line behind his two best friends, Cat and Pup. He wants to be first for a change, so he thinks up a scheme to become the leader of the group. Along the way, Really Bird discovers that being the leader involves more than being first.
£9.49
Red Comet Press LLC I Really Want to Make Lemonade!: A Really Bird
Book SynopsisJoin Really Bird and friends as they learn to make a unique fresh lemonade and use it to do some good around the park where they live.Meet Really Bird, a small bird who lives in a large city park with his friends, Cat, Rabbit, and Pup. In each story, Really Bird finds himself really wanting something ? to be bigger, to have his fair share, or to be a leader ? to be really silly, funny, strong, cool, happy or brave. And when he feels something, hereally feels it.Each story is an entertaining, character-driven caper based on relatable social/emotional themes, delivered with surprise twists, high drama, and expert comic timing. Along the way, lessons are learned about qualities such as teamwork and compassion. The emphasis is on character growth and development through creative problem solving, Friendship and emotional engagement are at the heart of every story.In I Really Want to Make Lemonade!Really Bird comes up with the great idea to make an interesting batch of lemonade and share it with all the friends in the park, in return for some community service that will benefit the park.
£9.49
Lee & Low Books Inc The Talent Show
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£13.49
Lee & Low Books Inc A Special Goodbye
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£13.49
Tiger Tales One Stormy Christmas: Little Hedgehog & Friends
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£18.04
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers The Aristotle and Dante Collection (Boxed Set):
Book SynopsisBoth the critically acclaimed, multiple award-winning Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe and its highly anticipated sequel Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World in one collectible hardcover boxed set.When Aristotle and Dante met that one summer at their local swimming pool, they had no way of knowing they would change each other’s lives forever. Together, they discover that they share a special bond—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime—and tackle the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be. After opening themselves up to love, they must learn what it means to stay in love—and to build their relationship against the backdrop of the AIDS epidemic in 1980s America, in a world that doesn’t seem to want them to exist. To Ari, tragedy feels like his destiny, but can he forge his own path and create a life where he can not only survive, but thrive? This achingly honest boxed set includes: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
£35.99
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Open Road Summer
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£10.99
New Harbinger Publications The Socially Confident Teen: An Attachment Theory
Book SynopsisEngaging and simple attachment-based tools for improving social success, boosting self-confidence, feeling more secure, and connecting genuinely with others.Being a teen can feel like a full-time job. If it’s not the pressure to get good grades or get along with your parents, there’s always the anxiety of asking someone out on a date, or the agony of waiting for that first ‘Like’ on your latest post. It’s also a time for big change; in addition to fluctuating hormones and changes in your body, you’re probably noticing a transformation in the way you view the world and exactly where you fit in. What you need are evidence-based tools for navigating your rapidly changing life, and building strong social bonds to support you on your journey.Written by an expert in attachment theory, The Socially Confident Teen is your essential how-to guide for developing a complete set of social skills. You’ll learn how to identify and cultivate healthy connections, and how to repair them when they’re damaged. You’ll find strategies for applying your newfound skills in any setting—from peers to parents. And finally, you’ll discover how to grow and maintain your social network, and ensure healthy support for yourself as you grow into an independent adult.If you’re ready to start being socially confident and successful, the must-have skills in this guide can help you survive and thrive as a teen.This workbook can help you: ·Choose positive peer relationships ·Maintain a good relationship with your parents ·Build healthy relationships now and into adulthood ·Learn effective communication skills In these increasingly challenging times, kids and teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 1.6 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books are easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.
£15.19
Lerner Publishing Group Big Bear and Little Fish
Book SynopsisWhen she gets a fish instead of the giant teddy bear she wanted to win at the carnival, Bear worries they?ll have nothing in common until the unexpected happens. Illustrations.
£13.49
Ink and Pencil Publishing How To Be Me: one mimic octopus, too many personalities.
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 SEARCHLIGHT AWARDS 'BEST ILLUSTRATED PICTURE BOOK' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mimi loathes being the only mimic octopus in town and just wants to be 'normal'. She spends her days in disguise but soon discovers it's hard to make friends when you're always pretending to be someone you're not. Can Mimi dare to be different? Will she learn to love herself, tentacles and all? Or will she live her whole life in the undersea shadows, destined to hide forever? Join Mimi and her diverse community of weird and wonderful sea creature neighbours as she learns that what makes her 'different' is exactly what makes her special. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 'How To Be Me' was written to help encourage young children to talk about themselves and each other positively, to embrace their own unique qualities and celebrate difference in those around them. Share at home as an opening to discuss self-esteem, body image and body positivity or in the classroom as the perfect companion book to EYFS PSED lessons, with its focus on 'We are all different: we are all special'. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Perfect for fans of 'Octopants', 'Shocktopus Octopus' or 'Perfectly Norman'.Trade Review"Charming, witty and beautifully illustrated, this delightful rhyming story carries an important message about being true to yourself." Sarah Campbell, Founder, Parrot Street Book Club.
£9.67
Starfish Bay Children's Books The Grass Giant
Book SynopsisThe rumble of Mrs. Smith’s lawnmower sends the little grass people in her lawn running in search of a new life without human constraint and order. Holding hands, the little grass people transform into an enormous grass giant. The gentle giant must rush through city streets, weaving between buildings and hiding under bridges, until it reaches a faraway forest. Here, the grass people can truly be themselves and let their green locks grow in this quirky and imaginative tale with gorgeously detailed color pencil illustrations.
£999.99
Second Story Press Wish Upon a Satellite
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£9.49
Gecko Press The Visitor
Book SynopsisElise was frightenedof spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day. One day a strange thing flies in through the window and lands at her feet. And then there comes a knock at the door. Elise has a visitor who will change everything. This is a gentle, sympathetic story about a child who unwittingly brings light and colourliterallyinto a lonely persons life.Trade Review"In this German import (by way of New Zealand), a lonely, fearful woman named Elise lives alone in her tiny, gray house until a sky-blue paper airplane and a boy named Emil bring changes to her life. Elise is a middle-aged woman wearing a checked dress and apron, with her hair worn in tightly coiled buns on the sides of her head. She is afraid of everything and never leaves her home. One day a paper airplane floats in through an open window, followed the next day by a little boy looking for his plane. Emil is a friendly child interested in Elise's full bookshelves, and before long she is reading stories to him, playing hide-and-seek, and fixing him a snack, before sending him home with a hopeful 'Bye for now, Emil.' That night Elise works at making her own paper airplane, with a wordless final page showing a smiling Elise with her eyes closed, a completed sky-blue airplane on the table in front of her. The intriguing illustrations are photographs of a 3-D diorama of the home's interior with flat, cartoon-style cutouts of the two characters, whose skin tones are the white of the artist's paper. Emil brings light and color into Elise's world, with the palette changing from grays to brilliant hues. A touching, understated story about the transformative power of friendship."--Kirkus Reviews --Journal
£16.06
Andersen Press Ltd Rayne and Delilah's Midnite Matinee
Book SynopsisJosie and Delia are best friends and co-hosts on their own public access TV show, Midnite Matinee. They dress as vampires Rayne and Delilah, perform daft skits involving skeleton raves and dog weddings, and show the weekly so-bad-it's-good low-budget horror movie. But the end of senior year is coming, and Josie is torn between pursuing her television dreams in a new city or staying making TV with her BFF. What's more, she's just met a boy, Lawson, who is totally not her type, but is just a little bit intriguing . . . Meanwhile, Delia is searching for her dad, who walked out on her and her mom ten years ago. When the private investigator she hired unearths his contact details, she agonises over digging up the past. A road trip to ShiverCon, a convention for horror filmmakers, may just have the answers the two need - but will Josie and Delia be prepared for life taking some seriously unexpected plot-twists?Trade Review"Anyone can break your heart - Jeff Zentner can also make you laugh out loud!" -- Rainbow Rowell"Outrageously funny, with whip-smart, surreal dialogue, this tender portrait of friendship under the strain of inevitable change is an absolute must-read." -- Imogen Russell Williams * The Guardian *"There’s so much to adore in this quirky novel about friendship, family and changing dreams. For fans of John Green" * Paste Magazine *"It’s a rollicking, heartfelt story of friendship and growing pains, of the things you can count on in a world that too-often takes everything away, and of shining bright no matter what. I laughed, cried, and fell over-the-moon in love with Rayne and Delilah's Midnite Matinee" -- Jennifer Niven"Zentner’s quick-witted, charming characters tackle real-life issues with snappy dialogue and engaging levity" -- starred review * Publishers Weekly *"Downright hilarious" * Kirkus Reviews *"Zentner packs a poignantly satisfying blend of wit and pathos, with lovable and unpredictable characters. Readers looking for an unforgettable slice of small-town angst will love this one" -- starred review * Booklist *"Richly generous, vividly real, and jankily hilarious" -- Jesse Andrews, author of Me, Earl and the Dying Girl"A testament to the power of friendship and big dreams, Rayne and Delilah's Midnite Matinee had me laughing aloud on one page and sobbing on the next. A resounding triumph" -- Nic Stone, author of Dear Martin"Zentner has successfully retained his knack for crafting unique and charming teen characters who are tackling tough issues with grace and wit" * BookPage *
£999.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Can I Tell You About Forgiveness?: A Helpful
Book SynopsisMeet Joseph - Joseph is curious to understand more about forgiveness. He lost his sister's brand new football. Although she forgave him, he feels really bad. Can he forgive himself? He told his friend Billy a big secret, but Billy has betrayed his trust and told other kids at school. Should he forgive Billy, especially when he is yet to say sorry? Joseph's friend George is being bullied at school by Jasper. If George forgives Jasper, could Jasper go on to bully others in the future? This illustrated book is the ideal conversation starter for children aged 7+ to explore what forgiveness means, what it is and isn't and when it might and might not be appropriate.Trade ReviewForgiveness can be a difficult topic for adults and children alike, sometimes adding new layers of anxiety and guilt to the pain of being hurt. Through story, this book helps children, young people, and those who care for them to explore the forgiveness journey wisely and well. -- The Very Revd. Dr. Stephen Hance, Dean of Derby, editor of ‘Forgiveness in Practice'
£14.19
Octopus Publishing Group Help Your Child Make Friends: 101 Ways to Nurture
Book SynopsisSeeing your child struggle to make friends is difficult for anyone Friendships can be tricky, but help is at hand. This guide will help you teach your child what makes a healthy friendship, and equip them with the tools they need to build stronger bonds and feel more confident in making new friends. Offering ideas, information and simple tips that will help you talk to your child and show them how to develop their social skills, this book will ensure they enjoy better friendships for life. Understand what makes a good friend Try some fun bonding activities Nurture positivity and empathy Deal with peer pressure and bullying Know when to seek support
£9.49
New Frontier Publications Under the Same Sky
£16.65
Museyon Guides Mailbox in the Forest
Book SynopsisA whimsical story about an unusual friendship, and one girl's discovery of the joy that letter writing can bring. While spending a vacation with her grandparents, Mayu, a Japanese first-grader, finds a mysterious mailbox in the forest near their house. She writes a letter and leaves it in the box. The next day she is surprised to find a letter addressed to her. She responds and a friendship develops between the two letter writers. But who could this mysterious friend be? Mayu discovers who he is, and discovers the joys of writing and receiving letters. And when the time comes to go back home, she and her forest friend find an unexpected way to exchange letters and to continue their friendship. Illustrated in the whimsical style that won Kazue Takahashi accolades for her Kuma-Kuma Chan books, The Mailbox in the Forest offers a delightful look into the everyday life of a Japanese girl - with a little magic added! AGES: 4 to 8 AUTHOR: Kyoko Hara was born in Tokyo and graduated from Wako University with a degree in art. In 1978 she won the Kodansha Children's Literature Prize in the KFS Contest. Among her many titles are Haru ni aeta yo (We Met Spring)and Kuma no Bear to chiisana Tatan (Kuma the Bear and Tiny Tatan) series. When she was a child, she wanted to become a fashion designer and did not like writing at all. Kazue Takahashi made her debut as a picture-book author with acclaimed Kuma-Kuma Chan, The Little Bear in 2001. Her picture books include Risu denwa (The Squirrel Telephone System) and Ne, ohanashi kikasete (Read Me a Story, with Kyoko Hara). Takahashi's illustrations embody kawaii - the quality of being cute and adorable, which is prominent in Japanese popular culture.
£12.34
Museyon The Secret Forest Friends
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£12.34
£12.34
Nosy Crow We're Going on a Present Hunt
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£16.15
SPCK Publishing I Want a Friend
Book SynopsisA fantastic first experiences story about friendship with bouncy rhymes.
£10.44
SPCK Publishing Just Like You
Book SynopsisA delightful little storybook with a faith-friendly message of friendship with people (or giraffes) who are different, Just Like You is perfect for children ages 3-5.
£7.99
