Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Parents
Nosy Crow Ltd When I Became Your Mummy
Book SynopsisA heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between mothers and their children, featuring flurries of rose gold foil on every page!When I became your mummy,and you cuddled close to me,I knew right from that momentjust how strong our love would be.A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the unconditional love a mother has for her children. Whether chasing butterflies, bounding across meadows, or snuggling down at bedtime, there's nothing this little bunny rabbit loves more than spending time with their mummy.With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.
£7.59
Nosy Crow Ltd When I Became Your Mummy
Book SynopsisA heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between mothers and their children, featuring flurries of rose gold foil on every page!When I became your mummy,and you cuddled close to me,I knew right from that momentjust how strong our love would be.A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the unconditional love a mother has for her children. Whether chasing butterflies, bounding across meadows, or snuggling down at bedtime, there's nothing this little bunny rabbit loves more than spending time with their mummy.With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Mother's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.
£11.69
Nosy Crow Ltd I Love You More
Book SynopsisA heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature.How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more than words can even say . . .A beautiful, lyrical story which reassures children that the love between a parent and child is unconditional and everlasting, whilst encouraging them to explore and discover, to change and grow.Perfect for fans of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd and picture books Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram and No Matter What by Debi Gliori.Written by Clare Helen Welsh, author of The Tide and Everything Changes, with stylish, retro artwork from Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig My Mummy is Amazing
Book SynopsisPeppa and her friends are celebrating their mummies at playgroup and share all the reasons their mummies are amazing!All their mummies are different and special in their own way but what is one thing they will all share?Peppa loves her amazing mummy. EVERYONE loves amazing mummies!Don''t miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: Peppa''s Favourite Nursery Rhymes: Tabbed Board BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Magical Sticker Dress-Up BookPeppa Pig: Peppa''s Great Dinosaur Hunt: A Lift-The-Flap Book
£7.59
Paw Prints Publishing Some Moms
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£13.50
Penguin Random House Children's UK Mummy and Me
Book SynopsisIt''s me and you, our team of two. Look what you and I can do!Etta and Mummy are a terrific team of two a small family, perfectly formed.But on one of their Magic Making Days', Etta meets a big pirate family and starts to wonder what life would be like if it wasn't just her and Mummy. Can a wild adventure remind her just how special her relationship with Mummy is and that they are the dream crew of two?Discover this reassuring bedtime story about the magical bond between parents and their little ones in families big or small. A rip-roaring read-aloud adventure, brought to life with beautiful illustrations from Jojo Clinch, this story gently affirms the experiences of the terrific teams of two in solo parent or single parent families.Mummy and Me is the moving debut picture book from much-loved TV personality, influencer and entrepreneur Lydia Bright.
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Something Like Home
Book SynopsisA heartfelt and moving novel in verse for readers 9+.who wants a temporary place to act like a forever one? Especially when the social services people keep telling you over and over and over that place is "safer" than your parents is a "good" solution is someone you're "extremely lucky" to have offered you a home.Laura Rodriguez has a plan: No matter what the grown-ups say, she will live with her parents again. Can you blame her? It's tough to make friends as the new kid at school. And while staying at her aunt's house is okay, it just isn't the same.But that's all going to change. Because when Laura finds a puppy, it seems like fate. If she can train the puppy to become a therapy dog, then maybe she'll be allowed to visit her parents. Maybe the dog will help them get better, and things will finally go back to the way they should.After all, how do you explain to others that you're technically a foster kid, even when you live with your aunt? Most of all . . . how do you explain that you're not where you belong, and you just want to go home?From the winner of the Newbery Honor Award.Trade ReviewArango's writing is a joy to read, combining strong storytelling, compelling characters, and rich language. Beautifully executed. * Kirkus *In moving, approachable verse, Arango thoughtfully portrays Laura's guilt. * Publishers Weekly *So much affirmation, exploration, and positivity for those in similar situations are packed beautifully into these verses. * School Library Journal *Full of Arango's signature hearttugging verse, a character you just want to hug, and threads of friendship, family, and belonging, Arango's follow-up to her Newbery Honor debut is a triumph. * Booklist *Exquisitely written. . . destined to become a classic. -- Holly Goldberg Sloan * New York Time *This book will touch your heart. -- Barbara O’Connor, bestselling author of Wish * New York Times *
£7.59
Chronicle Books Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter revised
Book SynopsisLooking for tween gifts for girls or the perfect mother gift?A journal for girls or girl's diary- Just Between Us: Mother and Daughter: "Packed with writing prompts, it's the perfect gift for Mother's Day."- Girl's Life magazine Have you ever wondered. . . • What your mom thought the moment you were born? • Or where your daughter would go if she could go anywhere in the universe? Just Between US -The mother daughter journal: Thoughtful writing prompts and entertaining mini quizzes in this beautiful mom and daughter journal pave the way to discussing everything from friends and school to crushes and growing up. Just Between Us provides plenty of free space for writing about whatever comes to mind, plus pages for drawing and making lists, ensuring this mom and me journal stays refreshingly open-ended. A bestselling mom and daughter journal: With advice and perspectives from both generations, two lovely ribbon bookmarks (one each for mother and daughter), and appealing illustrations, this deluxe hardcover journal has established itself as a bestselling phenomenon. It's a surefire hit with moms and girls alike! If you liked Wreck This Journal or The Care and Keeping of You, you'll love Just Between Us as a gift for tween girls and moms alike Also, for those granddaughters out there, don't miss Just Between Us: Grandmother & Granddaughter: A No-Stress, No-Rules Journal
£15.29
Chronicle Books Just Between Us: Father & Daughter: A No-Stress,
Book SynopsisThe Just Between Us you know and love-now for fathers and daughters! Co-written by a real-life father-daughter team! In this journal co-author of the original Just Between Us: Mother & Daughter, Sofie Jacobs, partners with her father Jonathan Jacobs to offer advice and prompts for fathers and daughters to express anything and everything. With sensitivity and thoughtfulness, this interactive keepsake journal provides the space and encouragement for father-daughter conversations, packed with all the essentials to cultivate shared respect and deep understanding in one of life's most important relationships. Perfect for fathers and daughters who are already close, it is also a shared resource for any father-daughter pair looking to deepen their relationship! Includes: • Advice and guidance from a real father & daughter duo • Writing and drawing prompts to get the conversation started-and keep it going • Pages for drawing funny pictures and making ambitious lists • Plenty of free space for writing about whatever is on both of your minds
£15.29
Feiwel and Friends The One and Only Sparkella and the Big Lie
Book SynopsisThe One and Only Sparkella and the Big Lie continues actor, producer and director Channing Tatum''s Sparkella picture book series, a charming ode to self-reliance and the love between father and daughter, illustrated by Kim Barnes.Sparkella is excited for her first playdate with the super cool new kid at school, Wyatt. But she''s worried that all of her toys and games at home are too old, too homemade, or too un-cool, so she decides to borrow a shiny racecar from her best friend, Tam, without asking.When Tam is upset that her car is missing, Sparkella feels bad, but she can''t seem to make herself tell the truth about taking the toy. To make things right with her friend, it''ll take a little help from her dad to learn the importance of honesty and taking responsibility when you make a mistake.
£999.99
Amicus Ink My Life with a Parent in the Military
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£7.99
F. Ferguson Books Daddy’s Arms: Daughter Edition: Hardcover
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£11.69
Stefan Waidelich Omdat tijgers geen apen zijn.: Iedereen is
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£14.25
Orca Book Publishers Dark Tide
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£999.99
Nosy Crow Ltd I Love You More
Book SynopsisA heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature.How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all the stars, the moon and the sun combined. In fact, she loves her more than words can even say . . .A beautiful, lyrical story which reassures children that the love between a parent and child is unconditional and everlasting, whilst encouraging them to explore and discover, to change and grow.Perfect for fans of Giles Andreae and Emma Dodd and picture books Guess How Much I Love You? by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram and No Matter What by Debi Gliori.Written by Clare Helen Welsh, author of The Tide and Everything Changes, with stylish, retro artwork from Kevin and Kristen Howdeshell.Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
£12.34
Astra Publishing House Papá′s Magical Water–Jug Clock
Book SynopsisIs this jug really magical? In Mexican American comedian Jesus Trejo's debut picture book, little Jesús makes a big, funny mistake as he works alongside his landscaper papá, but father and son find a heartwarming solution. Little Jesús is excited to spend a Saturday with his landscaper Papá at the "family business." He loves Papá's cool truck and all the tools he gets to use. Papá even puts him in charge of the magical water jug, which is also a clock! When it's empty, Papá explains, the workday will be done. It's a big job, and Jesús wants to do it right. But he just can't help giving water to an array of thirsty animals-a dog in a sweater, some very old cats, and a flock of peacocks. Before he knows it, the magical water jug is empty -but the workday's not over yet! Will Jesús be fired?! Or is the jug not really magical after all? This mischievous tale of a very young comedian's life lesson will warm hearts and have class clowns, practical jokers, and all high-spirited kids nodding in sympathy.Trade Review★ A 2024 Pura Belpré Honor Award, American Library Association★ An Association for Library Service to Children Notable Title★ A National Council of Teachers of English Charlotte Huck Recommended Title★ A 2024 Charlotte Zolotow Highly Commended title★ A New York Public Library Best Book for Kids★ A Chicago Public Library Best Book for Children★ A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2023★ A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2023 About Families★ A 2024 CCBC Choice ★"A marvelous portrait of a working-class Latine family...brims with humorous, childlike observations….this tale of a loving father-son relationship radiates pure warmth. Kinkz’s scrappy watercolor-blended artwork bursts with bright colors and amusing details, matching its tiny hero’s chaotic spirit. Gleefully fun." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED★“Vividly written….Exuberantly scribbled drawings give the animated prose an exuberant immediacy and plenty of heart." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED★“Convey[s] a positive attitude and the joy and love between Jesus and his father….bursting with color and with life, this picture book … has something new to explore with every read through. Perfect for Spanish and English picture book collections.” -- School Library Journal, STARRED12 of the Best Children’s Books Out June 2023 — Book RiotFeatured in 20 Best Books To Read — Kirkus Reviews101 Great Books for Kids list — Evanston Public Library (IL)A Best Picture Book for Kids — LAist"This book is like a jolt of joy to the veins.....An expert combination of kid-logic and hilarious art….this is a picture book that has zeroed in on just the right age for just the right readership. The art and writing pair together with absolute perfection... Funny book of the year of the FUNNIEST book of the year? All I know is that I could read this to kids every day fo rthe rest of my life and be content."-- Elizabeth Bird, A Fuse #8 Production/SLJ.com"Top 10 to Note: Summer Preview: the 10 books I'm most looking forward to." -- Travis Jonker, 100 Scope Notes, School Library Journal"Beautiful….one of the reasons that I love this is kids are going to see themselves represented….and I love that the language of the community was preserved…I hope you’ll go out and purchase these books and you know I only share that which impresses me.” -- Dr. José Medina, educator“A simple yet powerful story of connection and teamwork.” — Booklist "A favorite new release...a wonderful perspective of considering what quality time is. Buy it. Five stars." -- @readwithriver"I appreciate the love between this father and son and the joy they share together. The real magic is in their relationship. Wonderful memory filled story." -- Pamela Gombert, Librarian, Bowen Elementary School
£16.99
Austin Macauley Publishers You Are You and You Are Great
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£11.52
Graphite Press Hope Will Have a Baby
£22.61
Legare Street Press Marjories Vacation
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£23.70
LIGHTNING SOURCE INC Just My Mama and Me
£10.44
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. Under the Stars (Russian Children's Book)
£16.59
Kidkiddos Books Ltd. Under the Stars (Russian Children's Book)
£24.50
Kardas Publishing DBT Therapy Workbook for Kids
£14.24
Blue Falcon Publishing Give your Mum a Moment
£10.66
Julie Singlehurst Jack and Gisela
£13.62
Starry Dreamer Publishing, LLC I Love My Daddy: Adventures with Daddy: A heartwarming children's book about the joy of spending time together
£18.57
Nancy Paulsen Books A World of Love
Book SynopsisAnimal parents shower their little ones with love in so many unique ways. Doves coo and dolphins whistle, while penguins huddle with their chicks for warmth and mountain goats shield their kids’ falls. Eye-catching collage illustrations and a lyrical text invite readers to explore animal behavior around the globe and celebrate the universal nature of a caregiver’s love.Trade Review“Reid and Lyles create a colorful world of parent-child love. Each page turn reveals a different animal and environment, each done in a striking palette. . . . Stunning collages made with hand-painted paper, pencil, and crayon. . . . Easy-to-read rhyming verse. . . . Richly colored, detailed illustrations and short verses brimming with love make this book a good candidate for one-on-one reading (and snuggling). Backmatter offers additional information about each animal’s devoted parenting behavior. . . . Tailor-made for a naptime cuddle.” —Kirkus Reviews“In an ode to the universal love of parent and child, this book invites readers to explore how members of the animal realm show their love to their young. Richly colored cut-paper collages adorn spreads of various animals in their habitats. . . . Back matter includes more information about how animals care for their young. . . . Detailed illustrations along with the beautiful descriptors make this book a great option to read one-on-one with a child tucked in close. With its rhythmic lines and colorful illustrations, A World of Love is sure to be a bedtime favorite.” —School Library Journal
£11.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Forever and Always
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£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Efrén Dividido
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£9.49
Clarion Books What My Daddy Loves
Book SynopsisIn her joyous authorial debut, Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Honor winner Raissa Figueroa celebrates the warm love between Black fathers and their children. Capturing a child’s perspective and infused with gentle humor, Raissa Figueroa’s tender, insightful look at fathers is an irresistible ode to the bond between daddies and the children they love.Whether it’s exploring, learning, dreaming—or anything in between—all daddies love doing things with their kids. In fact, the only thing they love more than spending time with their kids is the kids themselves!Perfect for Father''s Day or any day.
£16.99
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Disappearing Act
Book SynopsisMoving and evocative, Disappearing Act is a YA true-story-in-verse following author Jiordan Castle''s coming of age as her family reckons with the aftershocks of her father''s imprisonment.It was the summer before high school,the beginning of everything.But also an end.Jiordan's family was never quite like everyone else's, with her father's mood swings, her mother's attempts at normalcy, and her two older sisters with a different last name. But on the surface, they fit in. Until the day the FBI came knocking on the door.After that, her father's mood plunged to a dangerous new low. After that, there was an investigation into his business and a sentencing in court. Soon Jiordan's father would have to leave home, and her family would change forever.Reckoning with the aftershocks of her father's incarceration, Jiordan had to navigate friends who couldn''t quite understand what she was going through, along with the high
£16.14
Random House USA Inc Lo and Behold
Book SynopsisCan a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things?Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez.When you’re named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie’s family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see.The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad’s summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she’s suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she’s imagined before. But can she right some wrongs first .
£24.22
Penguin Young Readers My Dad Is a Tree
Book SynopsisA dad and daughter take pretending to an adorable extreme in this funny book that's perfect for Father's Day.It’s easy to be a tree. Just pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Don’t move, even if a bird makes a nest on your head, a squirrel hides an acorn in your pocket, and a spider builds a web under your arm. It’s OK: Trees don’t mind those things. Or so says the little girl who persuades her father to be a tree all day long, no matter what, even in the rain!This silly and sweet picture book will inspire all kinds of imaginative play and is a tribute to parents who will do just about anything for their kids.
£16.14
Little, Brown & Company Cookies Milk
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£8.54
Holiday House Inc A Walk in the Woods
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£16.14
Red Deer Press Waci Dance
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£20.36
Square Fish The Second Chance of Benjamin Waterfalls
Book SynopsisA middle-grade novel by James Bird about a boy sent to his Ojibwe family to straighten out his life.Benjamin Waterfalls comes from a broken home, and the quickest fix he's found for his life is to fill that emptiness with stuff he steals and then sells. But he's been caught one too many times, and when he appears before a tough judge, his mother proposes sending him to boot camp at the Ojibwe reservation where they used to live.Soon he is on his way to Grand Portage, Minnesota, to live with his father the man Benny hasn't seen in years. Not only is boot camp not what he expects, but his rehabilitation seems to be in the hands of the tribal leader's daughter, who wears a mask. Why? Finding the answer to this and so many other questions prove tougher than any military-style boot camp. Will answers be enough for Benny to turn his life around and embrace his second chance?
£8.54
Henry Holt & Company Inc Pops Perfect Present
Book SynopsisA heartwarming and playful celebration of a little girl''s love for her father as she tries to give him the best day ever.The best dad ever deserves the best day ever. When a young girl tries to find the perfect present for her pop, her best intentions go awry. The fishing trip is a flop, baseball is a bust, and making chili is a mistake. Nothing works out the way she wants it to. But it turns out, the best gift of all could be a day spent together.With a classic knack for rhythm and rhyme and a great sense of humor, Pop's Perfect Present is the answer to any gift-giving dilemma for dads.
£15.19
St Martin's Press Id Rather Burn Than Bloom
Book SynopsisPacked with voice, Shannon C.F. Rogers'' I''d Rather Burn than Bloom is a powerful YA novel about a Filipina-American teen who tries to figure out who she really is in the wake of her mother''s death.Some girls call their mother their best friend. Marisol Martin? She could never relate. She and her mom were forever locked in an argument with no beginning and no end. Clothes, church, boys, no matter the topic, Marisol always felt like there was an unbridgeable gap between them that they were perpetually shouting across, one that she longed to close. But when her mother dies suddenly, Marisol is left with no one to fight against, haunted by all the things that she both said and didn't say. Her dad seems completely lost, and worse, baffled by Marisol''s attempts to connect with her mother''s memory through her Filipino culture. Her brother Bernie is retreating further and further into himself. And when Marisol sleeps with her best friend''s boyfr
£15.29
St Martin's Press Little Diva
Book SynopsisCurtain up! Light the lights!Nena wants to be a Divawith a capital Djust like her mommy, who''s a star on Broadway. She wants to sing and act and dance, but knows it will take lots of workand lots of funfor all her wishes to come true.Tony Award-winning actress LaChanze and Caldecott Honoree Brian Pinkney present a showstopping story about a day in the life of a little diva with BIG Broadway dreams.
£7.99
Feiwel and Friends You Be Daddy
Book SynopsisA tired daddy lets his son have a turn being the parent at bedtime in Karla Clark''s You Be Daddy, a humorously charming companion picture book to You Be Mommy, featuring illustrations by Steph Lew.Daddy's too tired to be Daddy tonight. Can you be Daddy and hug me tight? In this clever, rhyming picture book, a father tells his child that he''s simply too tired to be Daddy tonight and asks his son to take over for him. An utterly relatable theme told with humor and heart provides a story parents and children will delight in reading together at bedtime.
£7.99
St Martin's Press I Wonder
Book SynopsisPerfect for Father''s Day or all year round! What do daddies do with their children? They style hair, they carpool, they cuddle (after they look under beds for monsters). They play, they motivate, and they comfort. Dads may sometimes wonder if they''re doing a good job. But one thing they''re sure of is that they love every moment with their children. Doyin Richards is a dad whose mission is to celebrate how fatherhood is the coolest and most rewarding gig a man will ever have in his lifetime. I Wonder is a book for families to share on special occasions, and every day.
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Boyogi: How a Wounded Family Learned to Heal
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Stroller Ecology
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. Playtime Engineering
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Way to the Stars
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£16.58
Candlewick Press,U.S. Big Science for Tiny Tots Four-Book Collection
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£28.77
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc May's Brave Day
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£16.14
