Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Physical and mental health conditions
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Girl Least Likely
Book SynopsisTo All the Boys meets The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (with a dash of Dumplin’) in this funny, romantic, and heartfelt coming of age story about a teen stand-up comic learning how to be her truest self, from the author of If You’re Out There. Gretchen has always been more of a “least likely” than a “most likely” kind of girl. So how does she somehow find herself living out every trope from her favorite rom-coms . . . ? The Best Friend Crush: Why is it suddenly so hard to act normal around her childhood BFF, Samuel? Must be time for a— Makeover(!): Black leather pants and some red lipstick are apparently enough to lend Gretchen the bravado to do an impromptu set at a comedy club and catch the eye of — The Roguish Bad Boy: Jeremy, the alluring young comic who thinks her name is Sabrina. It might just
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mary Engelbreits The World Is Yours
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author and artist Mary Engelbreit shares a beautifully illustrated collection of her favorite quotes.This keepsake book is perfect for inspiring children as they grow and learn—and it makes a lovely gift for Mary Engelbreit fans, moms and other family members, and teachers.Whether readers are moving up from preschool or kindergarten, or perhaps facing other major milestones, Mary Engelbreit’s The World Is Yours has just the right words of encouragement for any occasion.With insight from icons ranging from William Shakespeare to Helen Keller, kids will receive helpful, humorous, and heartfelt advice for the ups and downs they’ll encounter all along the way to becoming the best version of themselves they can be.
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Faith
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Faith Greater Heights
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ill Be the One
Book SynopsisDiverse book recommended by The Today Show * A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * Bank Street Best Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults * ALA?s Rainbow Book List Top 10 for Teen ReadersThe world of K-Pop has never met a star like this. Debut author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun, thoughtful rom-com celebrating confidence and body positivity?perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Julie Murphy.Skye Shin has heard it all. Fat girls shouldn?t dance. Wear bright colors. Shouldn?t call attention to themselves. But Skye dreams of joining the glittering world of K-Pop, and to do that, she?s about to break all the rules that society, the media, and even her own mother, have set for girls like her.She?ll challenge thousands of other performers in an internationally televised competition looking for the next K-pop star, and she?ll do it better than anyone else.When Skye nails her audition, she?s immediately swept into a whirlwind of countless practices, shocking performances, and the drama that comes with reality TV. What she doesn?t count on are the highly fat-phobic beauty standards of the Korean pop entertainment industry, her sudden media fame and scrutiny, or the sparks that soon fly with her fellow competitor, Henry Cho.But Skye has her sights on becoming the world?s first plus-sized K-pop star, and that means winning the competition?without losing herself.
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HarperCollins Dispatches from Parts Unknown
Book Synopsis*An Odyssey Award Honor Audiobook*?The feel-good novel of the year.? ?ALA Booklist (starred review)Julie knows it?s unusual that a professional wrestler runs a constant commentary on her life that only she can hear. But grief can be awfully funny sometimes. National Book Award nominee Bryan Bliss delivers a thought-provoking, one-of-a-kind novel about how to tread the line between moving on and holding on. Dispatches from Parts Unknown is for fans of David Arnold, Nina LaCour, andYou?ve Reached Sam.Ever since her dad died three years ago, Julie has been surviving more than thriving. And surviving is sneaking into her parents? closet when her mom is out, since it?s the only place that still sometimes smells like her dad. It?s roaming around the Mall of America. It?s pulling out the box of her dad?s VHS tapes, recordings of his favorite vintage professional wrestling matches.And it?s hearing the voice of the Masked Man in her head, running a commentary of her life.It?s embarrassing, really. Sure, he was her dad?s favorite wrestler, but that doesn?t mean she wants him in her head.As Julie finally starts to come out of the haze of grief, maybe she?ll finally figure out why that voice is there, and how to let it go.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc What If Pig
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HarperCollins The World Divided by Piper
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Jo Jo Makoons The UsedtoBe Best Friend
Book SynopsisAmerican Indian Youth Literature Award: Middle Grade Honor Book! Hello/Boozhoo—meet Jo Jo Makoons! Even though Jo Jo loves her #1 best friend Mimi (who is a cat), she’s worried that she needs to figure out how to make more friends.Trade Review"Young readers will revel in the humor this chapter book offers: the wordplay, the nicknames, and Jo Jo’s irrepressible narrative voice. A joyful book about growing up Native in a loving community—not to be missed." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "In a winning, straightforward voice, Quigley adeptly creates strong classroom scenes that convey an inclusive student body’s realistic dynamic and an endearing, assured seven-year-old protagonist who appreciates her cultural identity." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Jo Jo's magnetic personality and liberal humor should endear her immediately to readers struggling to sort out their own worlds--she is sure to be young readers' new 'book best friend.'" — Shelf Awareness (starred review) "In eight brief yet eventful chapters, we follow this seven-year-old Everygirl through a relatable and entertaining series of misadventures and misunderstandings. Through it all, the first-person narrative is consistently engaging, with just the right touch of primary-grade silliness to balance out Jo Jo’s fears about friendship. Audibert’s cartoony illustrations add humorous layers to this exemplary transitional reader." — Horn Book (starred review) "A sweet, slice-of-life series debut. Readers will love Jo Jo and want to be her friend." — School Library Journal (starred review) "Funny and smart, with a sly sense of humor that’s entirely its own, prepare for a series that you’ll want to see much more of in the future." — Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ blog) "Readers come to know Jo Jo’s quirky perspective, her insecurities and her cultural identity, which informs how she sees the world. Jo Jo’s sense of humor, playful attitude and frequent misinterpretations of dialogue and body language are sure to lead to plenty of giggles. Jo Jo’s family, teachers and friends keep her on her toes, learning and growing. Quigley’s first-person narration is fast paced, witty and engaging, while illustrator Tara Audibert’s black-and-white cartoon-style illustrations assist with character development and deepen the story’s setting." — BookPage "A fun and fanciful story... Jo Jo Makoons, the first in a series, provides Indigenous children an opportunity to see themselves in books and teaches non-Indigenous children more about Ojibwe culture." — Quill & Quire
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HarperCollins Samiras Worst Best Summer
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Song Called Home
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Healthy Healthy. Love Love Love.
Book SynopsisThis sturdy 7x7 board book filled with warm and lively illustrations shows toddlers how to love yourself and your friends, both when healthy and when sick. This board book teaches toddlers how to stay healthy, including how to wash your hands, cough into a triangle, cover your sneeze, and more.
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Harperalley Tall Water
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HarperCollins BLACKWOODS
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flat Stanleys Adventures in Classroom 2e 3 The
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flat Stanleys Adventures in Classroom 2e 3 The
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GREENWILLOW Sabrena Swept Away
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HarperCollins Listen to This
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HarperCollins Come Catch a Dream
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HarperCollins I Am Yo Soy
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bredas Island
Book SynopsisIn the vein of When You Trap a Tiger and Shouting at the Rain, this is the story of the journey one girl undertakes to find herself.After Breda Moriarity gets caught stealing one too many times, Breda''s mom sends her to Ireland, a place she has never been, to live with the grandfather she has never met.While Breda doesn’t want to be in this strange land, she finally gets to meet Granda, her mom’s father. He’s a grumpy farmer who is also a seanchaí, a traditional Gaelic storyteller. But the most important story is the one nobody will talk about: what happened to her absent father. If nothing else this summer, Breda is determined to figure out the truth about her family’s history—and herself.This powerfully poignant middle grade novel, the first from award-winning author Jessie Ann Foley, asks questions about estranged relationships, immigration, and family secrets.
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Café Con Lychee
Book SynopsisTheir parents own rival businesses—an Asian American café and a Puerto Rican bakery—and Gabi’s lack of coordination has cost their soccer team too many games to count.Stuck in the closet and scared to pursue his own dreams, Gabi sees his family’s shop as his future.Trade Review"Café con Lychee quenched my thirst for the perfect queer enemies-to-lovers tale! With the most exquisitely picked ingredients—loveably cantankerous Theo, adorably awkward Gabi, delicious descriptions of treats, and relatable discoveries of love and sexuality—Emery Lee has yet again cooked up a world and characters I want to return to over and over!" — Jason June, author of Jay's Gay Agenda and Out of the Blue "Café Con Lychee is as sweet as the baked goods and boba that fill up its pages, along with the adorable enemies-turned-lovers romance at its heart." — Adiba Jaigirdar, author of The Henna Wars and Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating "Continuing to be THE master of tropes, Emery Lee's food filled, beautifully multicultural, enemies-to-lovers Café Con Lychee is everything that I love about eir books: humorous, sassy, the perfect amount of stress that keeps me obsessively captivated, and so incredibly gay." — Jonny Garza Villa, author of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun and Ander and Santi Were Here "If enemies-to-lovers is what you’re hungry for, Emery Lee has something special on the menu for you. Café con Lychee is the confection of sweetness and sweethearts we all need right now!" — Adam Sass, award-winning author of Surrender Your Sons “[A] touching and humorously told portrayal of intersections of culture, race, and sexuality, told through the lens of an inviting Romeo and Juliet–esque feud.” — Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Reggie and Delilahs Year of Falling
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Reggie and Delilahs Year of Falling
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Oh Sal Miller Family Story
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Henkes’ third book centered on the Miller family—after the Newbery Honor The Year of Billy Miller and Billy Miller Makes a Wish —follows Billy’s 4-year-old sister, Sal. . . . Sal’s New Year’s Day has plenty of big moments of misunderstanding—and understanding. . . . Henkes’ keen awareness of the ways it is hard and constantly revelatory to be a child gives this simple family story a sense of heart and happiness. . . . Delightfully superb.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This third, stand-alone installment of the Miller family saga is told from four-year-old Sal’s point of view. It’s New Year’s Day, and there’s simply too much going on for her. . . . But if Sal is at times overwhelmed by life’s complications, she is part of a loving family that takes her emotions seriously and includes her in their day-to-day decisions. . . . Henkes is a master at probing the mind and heart of a young child, writing with gentle humor and affection.” — Horn Book (starred review) “In this stand-alone companion book to The Year of Billy Miller and Billy Miller Makes a Wish, the spotlight shifts from eight-year-old Billy to his four-year-old sister, Sal. . . . It’s New Year’s Day, and she can’t find her favorite Christmas present . . . Written in third person from Sal’s viewpoint, the story takes place within a 24-hour period, yet the family members’ actions, concerns, and conversations offer a broad range of insights into the characters and their relationships. . . . A captivating family story with gentle humor and emotional resonance.” — Booklist (starred review) “Sal has a lot going on—a new sister, a visiting uncle, an annoying brother, and a missing pair of underpants. . . . With his characteristic charm, Henkes takes readers straight into the microcosm of a little girl’s world where small things mean everything, and imagination helps process emotions; readers will easily feel at home. The picture-perfect narrative creates a natural world filled with a relatable and engaging cast that feels more like family than book characters. . . . Authentic and warm.” — School Library Journal
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HarperCollins I Am Salsa
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bhangra Boogie
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HarperCollins Very Bad At Math
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£21.24
HarperCollins Jo Jo Makoons Rule School
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HarperCollins Curious George Field Day
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£6.99
HarperCollins Curious George Field Day
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HarperCollins Training Day
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Wanderer
Book SynopsisNewbery Honor Book * ALA Notable Children''s Book“A beautifully written and imaginatively constructed novel that speaks to the power of survival and the delicacy of grief.” —School Library Journal (starred review)This acclaimed bestselling Newbery Honor Book from multi-award-winning author Sharon Creech is a classic and moving story of adventure, self-discovery, and one girl''s independence.Thirteen-year-old Sophie hears the sea calling, promising adventure and a chance for discovery as she sets sail for England with her three uncles and two cousins. Sophie’s cousin Cody isn’t so sure he has the strength to prove himself to the crew and to his father.Through Sophie’s and Cody’s travel logs, we hear stories of the past and the daily challenges of surviving at sea as The Wanderer sails toward its destination—and its passeng
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Mommys Best Kisses
Book SynopsisThere are many ways to say I love you to a child, and now way is sweeter than with a kiss. Every mother knows small hands, a plump tummy, tiny fingers, and wiggling toes all beg to be kissed time and time again.Margaret Anastas''s loving rhyme and Susan Winter''s gentle illustrations of animal mamas and their adorable babies will make this a family favorite.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Forever Amber Brown
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Penguin Putnam Inc This Lullaby
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Houghton Mifflin Wild about Us
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Jimmy Patterson I Even Funnier
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Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette Ginny Off the Map
Book SynopsisNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Kirkus Reviews • CCBC • Reading Middle Grade★ 'Delightful ... It's hard to write with such simple authenticity: The world needs more stories like this.' —Kirkus Review, starred review ★ 'Caroline Hickey portrays the full emotional cycle of deployment with accuracy and compassion. Immersive first-person chapters, which each open with a geography fact, accurately convey the comfort and the isolation that can accompany an intense special interest alongside Ginny’s broadening recognition of the needs of the people around her.' —Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA heartfelt coming-of-age novel about trying to find one’s place in the world perfect for fans of Judy Blume, The Fourteenth Goldfish, and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl. There are t
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Jimmy Patterson Dogs Best Friend
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Jimmy Patterson I Funny School of Laughs
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Little, Brown & Company The Darkest Dark
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Poppy Books Izzy Tristan
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Little, Brown & Company The Braid Girls
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Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette One Day at a Time
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Beauty Woke
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Speak Up
Book SynopsisWhen something really matters, one voice can make a difference.Trade Review"This book encourages kids to speak up about injustice and bullying, but also about their own feelings. It's a great conversation-starter for this moment, with important words of wisdom for moments to come." — Today Show "A thoughtfully inclusive cast of children encounter various situations throughout their school day that present opportunities for them to help themselves and others....The illustrations provide helpful context for younger children....The rhyming text and colorful, cartoon-like illustrations combine for a positive, uplifting message of empowerment.... A calm and creative look at everyday activism, recommended for all library collections." — School Library Journal
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Unbeatable Lily Hong
Book SynopsisA smart, funny, and heartfelt middle grade novel about Lily Hong’s attempts to save her parents’ Chinese school and the town’s community center using all the resources she has—devoted friends, ingenuity, a passion for filmmaking, mediocre dance moves (at best), and perhaps even her archnemesis.If there’s one thing Lily Hong can’t stand, it’s being second best. That’s why she and Max Zhang have been bitter rivals ever since he swooped into town as the new kid with the cool clothes and his fancy downtown Chinese school and showed her up in the fifth-grade reading challenge. She had wanted to be the one to win the pizza party for their class. Okay, so that was two years ago . . . her best friends Kelli and Lauren didn’t totally get it, but they were on her side. And that’s why they agreed to help Lily with her submission for the Clarktown’s Got Talent video competition. Filmmaking
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