Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Siblings
Little Bee Books Inc. Love You More
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£7.59
1517 Media Superheroes Don't Babysit
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£6.93
Hachette Children's Group Dancing Shoes
Book SynopsisHigh kicks and low blows all round in this fantastic story about life at stage school, by the author of Ballet Shoes - perfect for young fans of TV shows like The Next Step and Stage SchoolIt's 1957 and Rachel and Hilary are sent to live with their ambitious aunt who runs a stage school, training a troupe of dancing girls. It's heaven for Hilary who loves to perform, but quite the opposite for quiet Rachel. The last thing Rachel wants is to become one of her aunt's Little Wonders - particularly if it means behaving like their irritating show-off of a cousin . . . A mischievous, fun and moving story about young performers, from the acclaimed author of the classic Ballet Shoes.
£7.59
Skyhorse Publishing Fairies Don't Fight: A Sprightly Sibling Story
Book SynopsisNissa and Piper are twins—fairy twins! In fact, they’re the first twin fairies that have ever bloomed in their field. All the other fairies expect that they will be best friends, frolicking happily among the magical mushroom caps and daisy petals. But Nissa and Piper are as different as can be. While Nissa sings loud, Piper wants to quietly read. When Piper wants to make dresses out of long vines, Nissa would rather swing on them until they snap! When Piper works hard collecting gems, Nissa is off chasing fireflies. Will their differences get in the way of the fairy sisters being the very best of friends? Or will they lead to pouting, arguing, and tears? Nissa and Piper must learn to get along! Because everyone knows that fairies play together all day and that fairies don’t fight!
£15.99
Workman Publishing Indestructibles Fall Baby
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£6.11
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Foxlight: from the winner of the YOTO Carnegie
Book SynopsisFrom the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal, comes a heartbreaking and heart-warming story about sisterhood, found family and accepting love in the most unusual and unknown places. Fen and Rey were found curled up small and tight in the fiery fur of the foxes at the very edge of the wildlands. Fen is loud and fierce and free. She feels a connection to foxes and a calling from the wild that she's desperate to return to. Rey is quiet and shy and an expert on nature. She reads about the birds, feeds the lands and nurtures the world around her. They are twin sisters. Different and the same. Separate and connected. They will always have each other, even if they don't have a mother and don't know their beginning. But they do want answers. Answers to who their mother is and where she might be. What their story is and how it began. So when a fox appears late one night at the house, Fen and Rey see it as a sign - it's here to lead them to their truth, find their real family and fill the missing piece they have felt since they were born. But the wildlands are exactly that: wild. They are wicked and cruel and brutal and this journey will be harder and more life changing than either Fen or Rey ever imagined ...Trade ReviewLyrical, with a quality of fairytale - a finely crafted celebration of nature, sisterhood, stories and love * The Times *Beautifully poetic and steeped in the natural world * Sainsbury's Magazine *Beautifully written * The Week Junior *Quietly wild, richly thoughtful * The Guardian *Some books are set out as verse but never achieve the poetic. Foxlight is set out as prose, but has the depth of poetry. * The Jewish Chronicle *Quite simply one of the most beautiful books I've ever read * Kiran Millwood Hargrave on October, October *Katya Balen’s October, October is a very special new addition to the shelf and deserves classic status * Times Children's Book of the Week on October, October *It's EXQUISITE. Read it. Wild yourself. Open your heart to it. Written with the pen of a poet and the soul of Mother Earth. Glorious. It's like nothing else I've ever read. * Liz Hyder, award-winning author of Bearmouth on October, October *I love Katya Balen’s clear-eyed, poetic writing style, first encountered in The Space We’re In and October, October. She has a special ability to dig deep into the emotional lives of the children she writes about; she is always privy to their darkest thoughts, always on their side. Original, compulsive, uplifting: this is another triumph for Balen. * The Times Children's Book of the Week on The Light in Everything *I loved this book. The deftness with which Katya creates such passionate, funny, broken, brave characters. What an achievement. Katya Balen can break your heart and make you snort with laughter in the same sentence * Natasha Farrant on The Light in Everything *Balen writes with sensitivity, highlighting how difficult change can be for a young person while ultimately creating an uplifting story * The Week Magazine on The Light in Everything *
£11.69
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Swimming on the Moon
Book SynopsisTwelve-year-old Anna’s parents are going through a rough patch, but Anna can’t let them split up. Not when it might mean living apart from Anto, her twin brother. Anto might be a boy, and he might not speak (except using Lego bricks), and he might carry a coat hanger about like it's his closest friend, but that doesn’t stop the two of them being like peas in a pod. It’s a twin thing, and nobody’s going to separate them. So Anna hatches a plan: get the whole family on a plane to Italy. Her parents have always been happiest on holiday. How can they fail to fall back in love at a swanky hotel with an actual pool to swim in and everything! But when Anna discovers more about why her family has grown apart, suddenly a happy holiday in Italy seems about as likely as swimming on the moon …Trade ReviewConaghan, a beautiful writer who loves to surprise, takes this unlikely pair of cowboys on a road trip to the north of the country. And so Bruce becomes the father figure Lenny needs, Lenny the responsibility Bruce craves as their back stories get a slow reveal. * Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week on Cardboard Cowboys *With the feel of a modern-day classic, this book will make readers cry but is also hysterically funny and life-affirming * BookTrust Great Books Guide 2021 on Cardboard Cowboys *This is an energetic charmer of a book * Irish Times on Cardboard Cowboys *
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Caddy's World
Book SynopsisCaddy's World is the prequel to Hilary McKay's laugh-out-loud, award-winning Casson Family series.Best friends, boyfriends, problem parents, pink hair. Brothers, sisters, fireworks and unexpected babies. Welcome to Caddy's World.Travel back to when Caddy was a young girl and Rose had not been born, in this moving and comical prequel to the award-winning Saffy's Angel.Follow the family's adventures in the rest of the beloved series: Saffy's Angel, Indigo's Star, Permanent Rose, Caddy Ever After and Forever Rose.Trade ReviewFull of warmth, vitality and irrepressible good humour. * Guardian *Hilary McKay, the best writer of child dialogue around at the moment... Glorious novel from a true master of her craft. * Independent *A triumph of humour, emotion and realism * Daily Mail *Caddy's world is saturated with colour, style and romance, with even the most mundane detail given a witty lick of polish. * The Daily Telegraph *Caddy's World excels in portraying not only the thoughts and feelings of four 12-year-old girls, but also those of the Casson parents * The Times *Unsentimental with soft-centred charm * Independent on Sunday *If you haven't read these books, what on earth are you waiting for? You won't find a more endearing, eccentric, maddening and marvellously warm family in any other book, by anyone, ever. * The Ultimate Book Guide *
£6.64
Candlewick Press,U.S. Baby Moses in a Basket
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£15.29
Candlewick Press Sometimes Babies...
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£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc When Sea Becomes Sky
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£14.44
Racehorse My Puppy and Me: A Keepsake Activity Book
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£6.64
Racehorse My Daddy and Me: A Keepsake Activity Book
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£8.09
Workman Publishing How You Grow Wings
Book SynopsisKirkus Prize Finalist * Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year * An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A Children's Africana Book Award Honor Winner * A Rise: A Feminist Book Project honoree * A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year * Nautilus Silver Award Winner * Amazon August Editors' pickFor fans of Ibi Zoboi and Erika L. Sánchez, two sisters in Nigeria are separated-one in the lap of luxury, the other fighting for a chance to thrive-in this "unforgettable" (SLJ, starred review) novel where the line between family and foe is blurred.Sisters Cheta and Zam couldn't be more different. Cheta, sharp-tongued and stubborn, never shies away from conflict-either at school or at home, where her mother fires abuse at her. Timid Zam escapes most of her mother's anger, skating under the radar and avoiding her sister whenever possible. In a turn of good fortune, Zam is invited to live with her aunt's family in the lap of luxury. Jealous, Cheta also leaves home, but to a harder existence that will drive her to terrible decisions. When the sisters are reunited, Zam alone will recognize just?how?far Cheta has fallen-and Cheta's fate will rest in Zam's hands.Debut author Rimma Onoseta deftly explores classism, colourism, cycles of abuse, how?loyalty doesn't always come attached to love, and?the messy truths that sometimes, family is not a source of comfort, and that morality is all shades of grey.
£9.49
Simon & Schuster Butt Sandwich & Tree
Book SynopsisFrom New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wesley King comes a tender and grounded middle grade mystery about brothers, basketball, and a young boy on the autism spectrum.Eleven-year-old Green loves his devoted older brother, Cedar, a popular basketball star, but that doesn’t mean he wants to follow in his footsteps. He doesn’t really care about sports or making friends. Still, eventually Green caves to pressure to try out for the basketball team. He may be tall like Cedar, but he’s nowhere near as skilled. And when a confrontation with the coach spurs Green to flee the court, his flight coincides with a priceless necklace going missing—making him the number one suspect. To clear Green’s name, the two brothers team up to find the necklace, and along the way, they learn to appreciate their differences…and the things that bring them together.
£15.29
Creative Company My Life with a Blended Family
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£7.72
Amicus Ink My Life with Losing a Sibling
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£7.59
Amicus Ink Mi Vida Después del Perdido a Un Hermano
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£9.89
Storybook Story Publishing The Last Lost Forest
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£14.99
Groundwood Books The Three Brothers
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£14.24
Pushkin Children's Books Snail
Book Synopsis'Illustrated in black and white with splashes of red, this gentle story is a charming reminder to find the joy in tackling life at your own pace' The Bookseller, Editor's Choice A boy goes on a bike ride with his big brother and his friends, but he can't keep up! The bigger boys speed off and leave him all alone. The little brother feels miserable, until he meets an unexpected friend, and discovers that maybe going at your own pace isn't so bad after all...
£11.69
Hachette Children's Group Smart Sisters
Book SynopsisSister for life! From star author and illustrator Mechal Renee Roe, this book celebrates the joys of sisterhood through simple, life-affirming messages and Mechal's trademark warm and charming illustrations.Discover all the best things about having a sister, including doing everything from science and sports to reading together... or just sharing big dreams of a great future.For any girl who has a sister she loves – or just for anyone who wants a family-sized dose of positivity and empowerment – this is the ideal gift book.
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Silver in the Bone: Book 1
Book SynopsisThe epic No. 1 New York Times bestseller. A new dark fantasy series steeped in magic and mythology from Alexandra Bracken, author of Lore. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.'Simmering with magic, peril, romance, and heartbreak' - Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and BoneJoin a deadly hunt fuelled by love, revenge and pure adrenaline to find a legendary ring and break the curse.Tamsin Lark has always been a Hollower, a treasure hunter, and when rumours swirl about a powerful ring from Arthurian legend that can break her brother's curse, she embarks on her deadliest hunt yet.But she's not the only Hollower who covets the ring and Tamsin is forced into an alliance with the last person she can trust, her rival Emrys. Together, they must journey from underground Boston to the cursed ruins of Avalon where the ghosts of the past await . . .A deliciously dark and sweeping new fantasy series from No. 1 fantasy author, Alexandra Bracken.Trade Review'Simmering with magic, peril, romance and heartbreak. Bracken's stories plunge you into a world of legend and longing you will never want to leave' * Leigh Bardugo, author of Shadow and Bone *'An exquisite fantasy, crackling with dark magic. Silver in the Bone is a heart-pounding must-read perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to step inside of a myth' * Stephanie Garber, author of Caraval *'Bracken's writing is so sensuous and intoxicating, it will haunt readers even in their dreams' * Elizabeth Lim, author of Six Crimson Cranes *'Nail-biting, gut-wrenching, action-packed, and devastatingly romantic, Silver in the Bone is absolutely legendary' * Jennifer Lynn Barnes, author of The Inheritance Games *'A harrowing and heart-rending adventure about finding the courage to not be controlled by fear' * J. Elle, author of Wings of Ebony *
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Templar Publishing Meet the Wildlings
Book SynopsisA hilariously relatable story about learning to share and tantrums with bright, bold and quirky illustrations from Gwen Millward. It all started with a GROWL. Poppy and Max are brother and sister. And brothers and sisters are supposed to share . . . except Poppy was playing with MAX'S truck! Max was cross. Poppy was cross. And then suddenly . . . CRASH! FLASH! FIZZ!THEY WERE WILDLINGS!Can mum and dad find a way to get the less wild and much less hairy Poppy and Max back? Or will the children find a way to work together before it goes from bad to worse?This fantastically funny story represents a blended family and gives voice to how tricky sharing can be as well as how to process the anger, frustration and jealousy that comes with it. Inspired by Maurice Sendak's well-loved characters from Where the Wild Things Are, Meet the Wildlings is the perfect addition for fans of the I Really Want to series, Barbara Throws a Wobbler, Tiny Tantrum and Sharing a Shell.Trade ReviewThe vivid, quirky illustrations bring this relatable story to life and 0-5-year-olds will love the bold characters and use of onomatopoeia. -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *Delightful and brilliantly illustrated to show just how beastly fighting siblings can be. -- Erin Hamilton * My Shelves Are Full *Millward's funny and wholly relatable story about learning to share and the dreaded tantrums springs to life with a gallery of bright, bold and quirky illustrations. At its heart is a blended family who give voice to how tricky sharing can be, as well as showing youngsters how they can process their anger, frustration and jealousy. Wildly educational! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *This is a really humorous story emphasising just how tricky sharing can be. We love the page at the back of the book on how to spot a Wildling (we have at least two in our house), with its laugh out loud tick list! The illustrations are colourful and fun, bringing to life the humour of the story in all its glory. A brilliant book, encouraging children to learn to share and get along with their siblings. * Mini Travellers *
£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Rida and Madiya: A Bloomsbury Reader
Book SynopsisBook Band: Dark Red, ideal for ages 10+ An uplifting story about family and overcoming differences, written by debut author Niyla Farook. Rida and Madiya may have the same mum, but that’s about all they have in common. They argue about everything, and when they find out the local library is in trouble, their competition over who can raise the most money only ends up making things worse between them! Working together might be the only way to save the library, but can the sisters put their differences aside to do it? This heart-warming story of siblinghood features beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Umair Najeeb Khan. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com. 'Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.' Books for KeepsTrade ReviewA delightfully funny and heart-warming story about sisterhood and working together. The characters practically leap off the page. -- Aisha Bushby * Author of 'A Pocketful of Stars' and the 'Moonchild' series *A realistic lens into the hardships and joys of sisterhood. Rida and Madiya felt like characters I knew intimately, and I couldn't help but cheer them on together. -- M.T. Khan * Author of 'Nura and the Immortal Palace' *A sweet, funny story about the ups and downs of sisterhood. Rida and Madiya are lively, endearing characters that readers will love. -- Radiya Hafiza * Author of 'Rumaysa: A Fairytale' and 'Rumaysa: Ever After' *PRAISE FOR BLOOMSBURY READERS … any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding. -- Andrea Reece * Books for Keeps *
£6.99
Usborne Books First Questions and Answers Why should I share
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£13.98
Andrews UK Limited Im Going to Have a Brother
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£8.54
Igloo Books You're a Big Sister: A Loving Introudction to
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£11.06
Nosy Crow Ltd When I Became Your Sister
Book SynopsisA heart-warming picture book about the love between siblings, featuring shimmering gold foil on every page! Whether they're adventuring in the forest, sharing berries, or wishing on shooting stars, there's nothing this little raccoon cub loves more than spending time with their big sister.With a gentle rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling illustrator Britta Teckentrup, this book makes the perfect gift following the arrival of a new baby.
£11.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Did I Mention I Need You? (The DIMILY Series)
Book SynopsisIn Did I Mention I Need You?, the second book in Estelle Maskame's phenomenal DIMILY trilogy, Tyler and Eden must face up to their feelings and decide what to do next. Is their love strong enough to face the challenges that lie ahead?It's been a year since eighteen-year-old Eden Munro last saw Tyler Bruce: her stepbrother... and her secret love. Although they called time on their forbidden relationship for the sake of their family, Eden can't help but feel excited when Tyler invites her to join him in New York City for the summer.Anyway, Eden is happy with her boyfriend Dean, and surely Tyler has moved on too. But as they spend a long, hot summer in the excitement of the city that never sleeps, it soon becomes obvious that they aren't over each other. But can they resist temptation?
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Bonnier Books Ltd Did I Mention I Miss You? (The DIMILY Series)
Book SynopsisThe explosive finale to Estelle Maskame's international bestselling DIMILY trilogy, and the highly anticipated conclusion to Eden and Tyler's addictive love story.A year has passed since Eden last spoke to Tyler. She remains furious at him for his abrupt departure last summer but has done her best to move on with her life at college in Chicago. As school breaks up for the summer, she's heading back to Santa Monica, but she's not the only one who decides to come home...Having been left behind to deal with the aftermath of their bombshell revelation and a family torn apart, Eden has no time for Tyler when he reappears. But where has Tyler been? And is she as over him as she likes to think? Or can Tyler and Eden finally work things out, despite their family and against all the odds?
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Baby Ruby Bawled
Book SynopsisBaby Ruby won't stop crying. Dad gives her a bath, Mum gives her a feed, Nana takes her for a drive and Grandad walks her around the garden. But Ruby keeps on bawling. At last her brother Theo has a go and sings her a special song he makes up. The whole family are so tired after all of this, they fall asleep - all except Ruby.Trade ReviewThis is a nicely-tuned unexpected ending to the story, and the strong, painterly illustrations are quite superb. -- Elizabeth Schlenther * Book for Keeps *An endearing depiction of a scenario all too familiar to many families with small babies, which is amusingly and sympathetically illustrated in Ken Wilson-Max's trademark style. * BookTrust *A sweet family story simply told with lovely repetition and, of course, the wonderful alliteration of the title. * Books I Read My Son *A lovely story about an extended family working together, which will appeal to all those who have ever wondered what to do with a bawling baby. * Parents in Touch *A humorous and tender family story with special parent appeal. -- Angela Redfern * School Library Association *
£7.59
Granta Magazine Granta 161: Sister, Brother
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£13.49
Chicken House Ltd The Way Past Winter (paperback)
Book Synopsis From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes an unforgettable read for young and old alike: an exciting adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman. WINNER OF THE BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 'This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood, goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.' JESSIE BURTON 'The Way Past Winter is a masterclass in exquisite storytelling.' CATHERINE DOYLE 'Gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet, and that's saying something.' ROBIN STEVENS Mila and her sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter for himself and his men. But by the next morning, they've gone – taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters set out to bring Oskar back – even it means going north, crossing frozen wild-lands to find a way past an eternal winter. The third children's novel by Times number one bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave, winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year From the author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, The Island at the End of Everything, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies - chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club The Way Past Winter combines high adventure with beautiful writing and a wintry folk-tale feel – a gorgeous literary novel for all year round
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Can I Come Too?
Book SynopsisJust because you are older, doesn’t mean you know better.Trade Review"A fun day fishing provides the perfect opportunity to explore sibling relationships.” – LoveReading4Kids "This relatable book brilliantly explores the older-younger sibling dynamics.” – Centre for Literacy in Primary Education “A heartwarming tale of two siblings, set in the colourful and geometric dream-like world of Owen Davey.” – Yoto Carnegie medal winner William Grill
£12.99
Tanglewood Press Un bolsillo lleno de besos
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£12.34
Cameron & Company Inc Starflower: The Making of a Poet, Edna St.
Book SynopsisA lyrical picture book biography about American poet Edna St. Vincent Millay’s childhood and the two sisters who inspired her Good things come in threes, like peas like wishes like sisters. Vincent—American poet Edna St. Vincent Millay—began writing and publishing poetry as a child. She grew up in coastal Maine with her two sisters and plenty of books, music, and nature, but often without parents—her father left home when they were young, and her mother, a nurse, traveled for months at a time to support them. Vincent and her two sisters often had to fiercely fend for themselves, from the daily to-do lists of keeping house, through bitterly cold winters and blight, which proved to be good fodder for indoor and outdoor adventures alike—and for poetry. Gorgeously illustrated by Jasmin Dwyer, Starflower is a poetic picture book biography as fiery and unconventional as Vincent herself.Trade Review“The authors’ imagery sings. Realistically rendered figures, calico-clad, long-haired, and White-presenting, cavort among stylized, sun-washed meadow flowers. An often lilting celebration of the poet’s early anchors and incipient artistic voyaging.” * Kirkus Reviews *
£12.59
Little, Brown & Company Amy's Big Brother
Book SynopsisI’m not her babysitter… Having a little sister isn’t easy - she takes my soda, follows me around, and wants to tag along with me and my friends. Worse, she always gets her way with our parents! Sometimes I wonder if I was adopted just to look after her. (I know, it doesn’t make sense.) Going to middle school means at least she can’t bother me there. I’ll have plenty of time to practice to become MVP of the basketball team and maybe even...get a girlfriend! I finally managed to ask Hannah out on a date. Now how do I make sure Amy doesn’t follow me and ruin the day?!
£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Amy's Big Brother
Book SynopsisI’m not her babysitter… Having a little sister isn’t easy - she takes my soda, follows me around, and wants to tag along with me and my friends. Worse, she always gets her way with our parents! Sometimes I wonder if I was adopted just to look after her. (I know, it doesn’t make sense.) Going to middle school means at least she can’t bother me there. I’ll have plenty of time to practice to become MVP of the basketball team and maybe even...get a girlfriend! I finally managed to ask Hannah out on a date. Now how do I make sure Amy doesn’t follow me and ruin the day?!
£17.09
Comme des geants inc. The Thirteenth Piglet
Book SynopsisThe last piglet of a large litter courageously finds his own sense of belonging Thirteen, the last piglet of a litter of 13, loves to play and help out around the farm. But he soon realizes that his mother can only feed 12 of her piglets at the same time, which, unfortunately, leaves no room for him. Suddenly, life seems very unfair! Gripped by his literal hunger, Thirteen discovers that a different kind of hunger will drive him to find the solution to take his place among his family.Trade Review“Readers will empathize with this pig and hopefully learn to not give up.” * Kirkus Reviews *
£11.39
Combel Ediciones Editorial Esin, S.A. Tú Y Yo, Hermanos
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£17.88
Room for Reflection Barnemeditasjonene I hjertet mitt: En bok fra
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£21.75
