Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Zondervan All I Am
Book SynopsisThe teen years can be a confusing time of figuring out where you belong, who you are, what you can do, and who you can become, all while searching for a sense of safety as you engage with the world. In All I Am, these core needs of belonging, identity, ability, purpose, and security are explored through God’s traits in the Bible, showing readers 13 and up that the great I AM not only meets our needs because of all the amazing things he is, but how we also embody those traits because we are his children.Inside the pages of All I Am are 90 devotions from a Catholic perspective that use conversational language to apply God’s truth to your life through relatable examples and real-world applications, each helping you think, act, and be like Jesus and grow your faith and self-esteem.Content also includes: Scripture from the NRSV edition A two-color interior with an engaging design “Digging DeeperTrade ReviewAll I Am presents a wonderful journey for young readers seeking to understand life's big questions. Through daily reflections, Caroline shows that it is possible and even essential to have a relationship with God. * Ted Hurley, Coordinator of English Pastoral Services with the Archdiocese of Ottawa-Cornwall *Caroline Pignat has prepared a wonderful reflection on God's love for all people, inviting young people to take a closer look at the riches of our faith tradition. She includes words of wisdom from Sacred Scripture, saints, and gems from magisterial teaching. Caroline accompanies young people as they ponder their relationship with God, encouraging them to know how much God loves them and showing them how they were created to love, know, and serve God. This text is an excellent resource for anyone involved in youth ministry. * Josephine Lombardi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Director of Lay Spiritual Formation, St. Augustine’s Seminary *Caroline Pignat takes the daily trials and tribulations of life and helps the reader realize that God is there for us, so we are never alone. Through prayers, reflections, and Scripture, we see that God wants us to be a messenger for his love. All I Am is a must read for teens trying to figure out who they are and where they fit into this world, providing both inspiration and hope for anyone working through the messiness of faith during their developmental years. * Tom D’Amico, Director of Education, Ottawa Catholic School Board *Caroline Pignat's mastery as a writer, expertise as an educator, and rich relationship with God have converged in this superb tool for teens. Insightful and practical, All I Am invites readers to encounter a close and loving God who shows them the beloved gift of themselves and their lives. This resource helps meet a great need for our teens and our times! * Dr. Carol Kuzmochka, Co-director and Lead Researcher, Centre for Religious Education and Catechesis, and part-time professor, Saint Paul University, Ottawa *I am pleased to endorse Caroline Pignat's spiritual guide, All I Am. This accessible book for young people is grounded in Scripture, the lives and teachings of the saints, and the foundational truths of our faith about God's goodness and his unconditional love for his creations--me and you! All I Am is a wonderful affirmation of the love God has for us and how we can respond in practical ways to the daily effects of his care. It is also an inspiring gift to give to any young person, not only to affirm their identity in God but also to help them discover their purpose as modern missionaries sent to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and action. * Marcel Damphousse, Archbishop of Ottawa-Cornwall *In this thought-provoking book of spiritual reflections and prayers, Caroline Pignat invites young readers to think of God as their GPS, acknowledging the challenges of 'adulting' as our youth struggle to find meaning and courage in a world full of uncertainty and angst. With fresh ideas to inspire young people to connect with God through wisdom stories, Scripture, inspirational faith leaders, and saints throughout the ages, she urges teens to develop new images for God that resonate with their lives today. With God as their 'personal trainer,' coaching them through spiritual 'reps' to avoid the pitfalls of click bait, friendship drama, and the shame they carry and the forgiveness they find challenging, Caroline reminds her readers that Jesus walks into the middle of their mess and promises to stay. * Maureen Dufour, Chaplain, Ottawa Catholic School Board *More and more, teens are being tested and pushed to choose their battles, pick a side, stand up for what they believe. But how can anyone choose if they don't yet know what they believe about religion, politics, or social structures? To do that in any meaningful way, we first need to know what we believe about ourselves--who we are and what we want to be. All I Am helps readers do just that. By pairing contemplation and prayer with contemporary settings and situations that allow teens to reflect on their world, readers see themselves as God's kids, like him in the ways that really matter--loved, confident, blessed, and gifted. * Carol Bryden, series consultant for Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ *
£17.80
Zondervan Words to Love By
Book SynopsisWith warmth and wisdom that speaks to the hearts of little ones, Words to Love By—written by #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren, and illustrated by Ag Jatkowska—is an inspirational, heartfelt look at language and how children can use their words to encourage, forgive, express gratitude, heal, and love.Words to Love By teaches children ages 4-8 to understand: How their words can change their lives and the lives of those around them How everyone must take ownership of their words “Words may be small, but they can do BIG things. Words can encourage. They can bring out the best in people. They can spread love and kindness … and let us know we’re not alone.”Pastor Rick Warren’s picture book: Features charming illustrations and engaging text for kids Is a wonderful read-aloud pictuTrade ReviewIn supportive, uplifting fashion, Warren focuses on the multifaceted impact of words and being mindful of those we use with others. The straightforward, brief main text introduces concepts, which are enlivened by brightly colored cartoon illustrations incorporating examples of related words and language and featuring expressive, multicultural characters, predominantly kids, in connected activities. For instance, 'Words can show respect' depicts a boy saying, 'After you, Ma'am,' as he opens a door for a woman pushing stroller. Other scenarios highlight words for fostering inclusiveness and showing appreciation, as well as a faith-based element ('God wants you to have a heart filled with kindness and love'). Fanciful touches in the art help temper, though not undermine, some of the more cautionary assertions, such as 'Be careful with your words . . . you can't take them back,' accompanied by an image of a girl trying to scrub away the phrase 'I hate you.' With a gently emphasized Christian message at its core, this thought-provoking, motivational picture book is a nice additional to faith-based collections. -- Shelle Rosenfeld * Booklist *Using a series of relatable, concrete examples, pastor and bestselling adult author Warren (The Purpose Driven Life) introduces young readers to the idea that the words one chooses to speak can greatly affect others. Alongside Warren's brief passages of text ('Words can encourage.... They can bring out the best in people'), Jatkowska's sunny mixed-media vignettes feature ethnically diverse children using language that spurs positive actions and reactions. In one spread, four spot illustrations, connected via arrows and dotted lines, demonstrate how one 'can spread love and kindness.' Hurtful, angry words and phrases are also addressed, though Warren's suggestion to be careful with one's words feels heavy-handed: 'Once you send them out into the world, you can't get them back.' This ode to compassionate language should have broad appeal. Ages 4--8. (Dec.) * Publishers Weekly *
£18.14
Zondervan Love Is Kind
Book SynopsisLove is Kind, written by bestselling author Laura Sassi, tells the sweet story of Little Owl who discovers the real meaning of love on his quest to find his grammy the perfect gift.Trade ReviewLove Is Kind is a heartwarming story about Little Owl who hopes to buy his grammy a heart-shaped box of chocolates for her birthday. On his quest for the chocolates, he's thwarted at every turn, but ends up discovering the real meaning of love as described in 1 Corinthians 13. Told in simple prose by author Laura Sassi and charmingly illustrated by Lison Chaperon, this heartfelt and humorous board book for children ages 4-7 is a sweet reminder that real love isn't found in a box - even one filled with chocolates. Very highly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, Sunday School, and community library board book collections, 'Love Is Kind' takes a charming and gentle approach to teaching kids the true meaning of love, while celebrating the bonds that kids have with their grandparents, and the many forms that love and happiness can take. * Midwest Book Review, Children’s Bookwatch, November 2019 *
£15.07
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Honesty Counts
Book SynopsisIn The Berenstain Bears Honesty Counts the Bear family can’t wait to participate in the big canoe race down Rapid River. Who will take home the winning ribbons? The competition between Brother and Sister’s team and Too-Tall’s gang is fierce, but Preacher Brown makes sure the cubs remember just how important honesty is.
£7.88
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Love Is Kind
Book SynopsisIn The Berenstain Bears Love is Kind, good manners have started to wear a little thin in the Bear family’s tree house. Grizzly Gran does not approve. But rather than scold and complain, she visits the Bears and brings them a gift---the perfect reminder that being polite and kind are very important.
£7.91
Zondervan The Berenstain Bears Bears on Time
Book SynopsisThe Bear family is a busy family. They have lots to do! They have to get to school, to soccer practice, to music lessons, and the grocery store. They have to go to the doctor, the dentist, the vet, the barber, and the beauty parlor. Papa Bear comes up with a lateness plan and when it begins to work everyone feels better!
£7.81
Zondervan Nighty Night and Good Night
Book SynopsisIn Nighty Night and Good Night, written by multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning artist Michael W. Smith and VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki, the stuffed animal band the Nighty Nights are called upon to help their friend Ben try to fall to asleep.
£16.65
Zondervan Nighty Night and Good Night
Book SynopsisNighty Night and Good Night is the first book in a series of bedtime books by multiple Grammy and Dove Award-winning recording artist Michael W. Smith and VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki. In Nighty Night and Good Night, the stuffed animal band the Nighty Nights are called upon to help their friend Ben try to fall to sleep. This cute and sleepy adventure leads Lamby, Bear, and Sleepy Puppy to discover that a classic lullaby might just do the trick.This book includes a link that allows readers to listen to Michael W. Smith sing the same lullaby that helps put Ben to sleep.Founded by Michael W. Smith, Nurturing StepsTM is an infant and toddler series of children’s music and books with a simple mission to enliven a child’s journey with hope and faith through music and storytelling.This padded board book features a soft matte cover and stars that shine with foil.
£14.55
Zondervan The Case for Heaven Young Readers Edition
Book SynopsisBestselling Christian author and former journalist Lee Strobel takes readers on a journey of discovery as he presents evidence for heaven and provides answers to kids’ most critical questions about both heaven and hell.Trade Review'This book provides Scriptural and experienced based truths that help children understand what they can be certain of about heaven. Chapters focus on topics like whether we have souls, will there be pets in heaven, and will there be rewards in heaven. When read alongside an adult who can wonder alongside the reader and help them answer further questions, these chapters can be wonderful tools to help them deepen their understanding of heaven. Each chapter has a section at the end that is entitled 'cross examination'. These questions can be used as discussions with trusted mentors or as points for further research. There's a tidy resource list at the end of the book, along with a collection of Scripture passages that discuss heaven...If readers walk away with one tidbit to help guide their wonderings, it should be from the story of Zayden in chapter 6. This twelve-year-old decides to ask many trusted people about heaven and comes away with the decision that he should focus on what he does know as factual. Yes, we will always have questions and wonderings. These should be tools that help spur us further into research. But the presence of questions does not negate what is true. This book can be a good tool for adults to use with children as they wrestle with questions about their faith. Providing space for wondering, ways to find information, and the knowledge of what is true go long ways to building on a person's spiritual development.' * Practical Resources for Churches *Named by Outreach Magazine as an 'Also Recommended' Book in the Kids and amp; Youth Category, Outreach Resources of the Year 2022 * Outreach Magazine *
£15.63
St Martin's Press Tumfords Rude Noises
Book SynopsisTumford isn't really a terrible cat. It's just, like many children, Tum loves to make loud noises. But today, his parents are not in the mood. They have friends coming over and Tummy isn't just loud. No, Tumford is rude!This charming tale from the multiple New York Times bestselling author Nancy Tillman is sure to delight readers everywhere, as she once again reaffirms that - no matter how much trouble you may get into - you are loved.
£18.69
Priddy Books Us Easter Croc
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£9.49
St Martin's Press My Louisiana Sky
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£10.15
Little, Brown & Company Every Soul A Star
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£8.83
Little, Brown & Company Eggs
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£10.25
Jimmy Patterson Public School Superhero
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£8.54
Jimmy Patterson Escape to Australia
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£14.24
Little, Brown & Company Horrible Bear
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£17.09
Little, Brown & Company Just My Rotten Luck
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£13.49
Little, Brown & Company The Worst Years of My Life
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£13.29
Little, Brown & Company Big Fat Liar
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£12.73
Little, Brown & Company Ultimate Showdown
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£13.49
Jimmy Patterson From Hero to Zero
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£14.24
Jimmy Patterson Dogs Best Friend
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£13.49
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Next Great Paulie Fink
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£9.86
Little, Brown & Company Trollbella Throws a Party
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£17.09
Jimmy Patterson Give Thank You a Try
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£16.19
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Trinkets
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£10.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Astonishing Color of After
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£11.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers The Worry Less Book
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£15.19
Little, Brown & Company The Rag Coat
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£15.29
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company American Dog Poppy
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£7.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Rows and Piles of Coins
Book Synopsis'I emptied my secret money box, arranged the coins in piles and the piles in rows . . . 'Trade Review"The characters shine in this well and simply told tale, with its neatly, but not too deeply, buried lesson." — Kirkus Reviews "Many children will relate to what it's like to save, plan, and count towards a dream" — Booklist "A warm family story contains several universal childhood experiences: the pride in persevering and gaining a new skill and in making an unselfish contribution to the family. . . . the fluid, light-splashed watercolor illustrations lend a sense of place and authenticity. Watching Saruni's savings mount visu-ally is a nice touch. . . . Deft and effective." — School Library Journal (starred review) "In an ending that makes this selfless hero an inspiration to readers, Saruni contemplates using his savings to buy a cart to pull behind his bike, to further lighten the loads his mother must carry. Lewis's engaging and lifelike paintings convincingly portray a range of images and emotions, including the verdant Tanzanian landscape and bustling marketplace, and, most affectingly, the strong bond between this boy and his loving parents." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
£9.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Loyalty
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£15.29
Clarion Books The League of Picky Eaters
Book SynopsisA hilarious and heartwarming debut about picky eating, finding your people, and standing proud.In Muffuletta, being good at eating is the key to success. French fries and grilled cheese? Beginner food! Haggis and truffles? Delicacies! After failing a school eating test, picky eater Minerva is placed in the lowest eating track of all: Remedial Eating to Change Habits. RETCH class is full of kids with weird personalities and even weirder food preferences. And to make matters worse, Minerva's best friends, in the Gifted and Gourmet class, no longer speak to her. But soon Minerva finds she is not alone in her pickiness, and forms friendships with her new classmates. And together, they find a way to stand up for themselves—picky and proud!
£15.29
HarperCollins Publishers Inc I Rise
Book SynopsisShe wants to get her first real kiss, have a boyfriend, and just be a normal teen.When her mom is put into a coma after a riot breaks out between protesters and police, protestors want Ayo to become the face of See Us and fight for justice for her mother who can no longer fight for herself.Trade ReviewFrom the first line to the last, this novel sings. It's a poetic and powerful anthem of justice. A love letter to Harlem and hope. I Rise is smart and funny and full of heart. — Kwame Alexander, New York Times best-selling author "Arnold (The Year I Flew Away) depicts even the narrative’s most painful moments with compassionate prose, exploring Ayo’s struggles to navigate her newfound responsibilities, her frustration with an unjust system, and her mourning of her quickly vanishing childhood with nuance and heart. A lively, complex cast and their unignorable plea for safety, respect, and equality rounds out this potent novel." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Arnold threads Black history, culture, and current events into her narrative, giving the reader a firsthand view of what it means to be young and Black in New York City today through Ayo’s experiences. A powerful and very engaging story of a strong, determined young lady and a call for social justice and understanding." — School Library Journal (starred review) The way Arnold poses the question of how much one must “pay for the crime of living while Black” will prompt both Black and non-Black readers to ask difficult questions of themselves and society at large. This is simultaneously an intimate story with rich character development and a call to action. A powerful novel about systemic racism that challenges readers. — Kirkus Reviews Arnold’s powerful story unfolds the complexities of the life of a Black child in America and how their Blackness is an aspect of their character permanently stitched into their skin. This book is rich with Black history and truth, and Arnold aptly proves the point that there are indeed two Americas. A powerful read for justice-minded teens. — ALA Booklist "This novel should appeal to readers who enjoyed Thomas’s The Hate U Give, Stone’s Dear Martin, and Watson’s Love Is a Revolution. References to famous Harlem figures such as James Baldwin, Countee Cullen, Arthur Mitchell, and Zora Neale Hurston allow for deeper discussions of the history of Harlem as a place for Black intellectual thought and art." — Horn Book Magazine
£14.24
HarperCollins Side Quest
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£21.59
Clarion Books Drew LeClair Gets a Clue
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£15.29
HarperCollins Hazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One
Book SynopsisA “must-read for tweens and their parents (SLJ, starred review), this funny, feminist, and queer contemporary middle grade debut follows 12-year-old loner Hazel Hill, who after one of her classmates is harassed online, devises a plan to catch the school''s golden boy in the act. Seventh grader Hazel Hill is too busy for friends. No, really. She needs to focus on winning the school-wide speech competition and beating her nemesis, the popular and smart Ella Quinn, after last year’s embarrassing hyperbole/hyperbowl mishap that cost her first place.But when Hazel discovers Ella is being harassed by golden boy Tyler Harris, she has to choose between winning and doing the right thing. No one would believe that a nice boy like Tyler would harass and intimidate a nice girl like Ella, but Hazel knows the truth—and she’s determined to prove it, even if it means risking everything. Deeply relatable
£15.29
HarperCollins Drew Leclair Crushes the Case
Book SynopsisFan-favorite detective Drew Leclair returns to crack the case of a sneaky locker thief in this heartfelt sequel to the critically acclaimed middle grade mystery series that’s been called “the perfect story for readers ready to progress from Nancy Drew.” (SLJ, starred review). After breaking school rules the last time she solved a mystery, Drew Leclair has a new mission: get good grades, stay under the radar, and do not get suspended.But when Drew finds out that there’s a thief breaking into the P.E. lockers and leaving behind cryptic ransom notes, it’s hard to resist cracking a new case. Especially when one of the victims is her best friend Shrey’s crush, and he’s practically begging her to get involved.Can Drew catch the thief red-handed while staying out of trouble? And what does it mean when everyone around Drew is obsessing over crushes and the upcoming Wonderla
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Same Love Different Hug
Book SynopsisA sensitive and honest picture book that celebrates the different ways in which we can show each other affection.We like hugs big or small,squeeze-me-tight or feathery light.Bear hugs, morning hugs, jump hugs, too. Quiet, loud;
£15.16
Harlequin Teen Never Always Sometimes
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£14.44
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Hello Fall A Picture Book
Book Synopsis From New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Diesen and illustrator Lucy Fleming, Hello, Fall! is a touching story of the autumn season. Fall is here! Colorful leaves whisper to each other. Geese honk as they flock across the sky. Pumpkins listen patiently from their patch. The season announces itself in all sorts of ways-if you stop to say hello! A grandfather and his granddaughter welcome fall in this sweet, whimsical story about finding beauty and wonder in every moment.
£16.19
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Boxes for Katje
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£16.99
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc thetwinsblanket
Book SynopsisOne of School Library Journal''s Best Picture Books of 2011These look-alike twins have always shared everythingtheir room, their toys, a crib, and, since the day they were born, a blanket. But as they grow into new beds, they need new blankets, too. Now they face a new dilemma: they don''t know how not to share.Told from the perspective of two five-year-olds, The Twins'' Blanket playfully illuminates squabbles and affection between young siblings. Yum''s minimalistic art astutely captures these twins'' emotions as they toss, turn, and tug their new and old blanketsand embrace their growing independence.
£16.99
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc Dead End in Norvelt 01 Norvelt Series 1
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£16.99
Random House USA Inc Summer Pony
Book SynopsisGinny has always dreamed of having her very own pony, so when her parents agree to rent her a pony for the summer, Ginny is thrilled! But when Mokey arrives, she is shaggy, dirty, and half-starved-not at all what Ginny had in mind. Can Ginny still have the summer of her dreams?
£8.59
Random House USA Inc ChangeUp Mystery at the World Series The Sports
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£11.03
Morrow/Avon Ereths Birthday
Book SynopsisThe fifth book in the beloved Poppy series by Newbery Medal-winning author Avi, with illustrations from Caldecott Medal-winning artist Brian Floca.Erethizon Dorsatum—better known as Ereth, the self-centered, foul-tempered old porcupine—is having a birthday. And he fully expects his best friend Poppy, a deer mouse, to help him celebrate in a grand manner.But Poppy has gone off somewhere with her husband, Rye, and it appears she has forgotten all about it. Belching Beavers, says Ereth, I am not angry! (Though perhaps he is—and more than just a little.)Ereth knows his special occasion deserves a special treat—even if he has to get it for himself. And what treat could be more special than tasty salt? But the nearest salt is located deep in the forest, in a cabin occupied by fur hunters, who have set out traps to capture the Dimwood Forest animals.In one of the traps, Ereth finds Leaper the Fox—who, with her dying
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