Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Random House Children's Books Like a Curse
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£13.32
Random House Children's Books Like a Curse
Book SynopsisThe fight to save the human and magical worlds is ON...but Ramya has to learn to control her powers before she can help. But when a friend is kidnapped, she may have to go, ready or not. It's a race to the finish in the stunning conclusion to the Like a Charm duology from the award-winning author of A Kind of Spark.*McNicoll paints a vivacious portrait of one neurodivergent tween’s experience navigating the world. -Publishers Weekly, starred reviewRamya thought discovering she was a witch would make life easier. But mastering her powers isn't easy. And while she is stuck in Loch Ness struggling with spells, the wicked siren Portia is gaining control over the human and hidden worlds in the city. Time is running out, but the more Ramya presses, the more her family insists she isn't ready to fight. Then an old friend is kidnapped, and Ramya can't wait any longer. Armed with a lot of bravery, a little magic, and a few new friends, Ramya hopes she has what it takes to defeat Portia and the sirens forever.
£8.81
Penguin Young Readers Group We Are Lion Dancers
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£6.90
Random House Children's Books The Curse of the Dead Mans Diamond
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£8.86
Penguin Young Readers Group La noche antes de mi primera comunión The Night
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£7.05
Clarion Books Owen Foote Money Man
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£7.59
Penguin USA Nobunnys Perfect
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£9.42
Penguin Putnam Inc Tea Rex
Book SynopsisSome tea parties are for grown-ups.Some are for girls.But this tea party is for a very special guest.And it is important to follow some rules . . . like providing comfortable chairs,and good conversation,and yummy food.But sometimes that is not enough for special guests,especially when their manners are more Cretaceous than gracious . . .Introducing Tea Rex, a guest that just about any child would love to have to tea!
£18.04
Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama Misses Mama
Book SynopsisStrange new teacher.Strange new toys.Lots of kids and lots of noise!What would Llama like to do?Llama Llama feels so new . . .It’s Llama Llama’s first day of preschool! And Llama Llama’s mama makes sure he’s ready. They meet the teachers. See the other children. Look at all the books and games. But then it’s time for Mama to leave. And suddenly Llama Llama isn’t so excited anymore. Will Mama Llama come back?Of course she will. But before she does, the other children show Llama Llama how much fun school can be!Activities for Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna DewdneyWatch a Video
£13.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Story of Fish Snail
Book SynopsisEvery day, Snail waits for Fish to come home with a new story.Today, Fish''s story (about pirates!) is too grand to simply be told: Fish wants to show Snail. But that would mean leaving the familiar world of their book—a scary prospect for Snail, who would rather stay safely at home and pretend to be kittens. Fish scoffs that cats are boring; Snail snaps back. Is this book too small for the two feuding friends? Could this be THE END of The Story of Fish and Snail?Deborah Freedman, author of Blue Chicken, has created a sweet and playful story about friendship that truly jumps off the page.Trade ReviewPraise for Deborah's first book, BLUE CHICKEN:"Breathtakingly beautiful meta-illustrations will draw many eyes to this tale of a curious chicken who spills some paint... Delicate and durable, visually sophisticated yet friendly: simply exquisite." —Kirkus, starred review"Full of surprise and emotion... The book has much to pore over on every page, and children will want to experience the action over and over again." —School Library Journal, starred review"The spare, poetic text allows the images to shine... this delightful treat emphasizes the joy of breaking free of conventional boundaries and turning accidents into art." —Booklist, starred review"While the artist is away, the chickens will indeed play, and Deborah Freedman has captured their antics in this book overflowing with joyful fun." —BookPage"... all will appreciate the sheer joy of a book that celebrates color and innocent mischief." —Horn Book MagazinePraise for THE STORY OF FISH AND SNAIL:"This marvelous metabook shines in both concept and beauty."—Kirkus, starred review“The theme of books as doorways into rich new adventures couldn’t be more vividly conveyed, and the resolution of the conflict between two sweet friends provides encouragement for other 'snails' to try new things.” —Publishers Weekly “…[a] sweet little story…” —School Library Journal“Freedman’s paintings, brimming with raucous, three-dimensional splashes of color, bring to mind David Wiesner’s Art & Max.” —New York Times Book Review
£16.19
Greenwillow Books Julius the Baby of the World
Book SynopsisThe baby of the world is anything but that to his big sister—until Cousin Garland dares to criticize him. When baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. “Julius is the baby of the world,” they chime as they kiss him and admire him.But Lilly is Julius’s older sister, and she knows differently. “I am the queen,” says Lilly. “And I hate Julius.”Poor Julius. And poor Lilly, because her selfish behavior is making her miserable, too. Can anyone persuade Lilly that her brother really is the baby of the world?This funny picture book classic from the beloved Kevin Henkes explores sibling rivalry and children''s sometimes fragile self-esteem in a real and approachable way. Share this book at home or at circle time—with or without siblings, kids ages 3-7 will relate to the emotions and enjoy the story.
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Elmer
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£15.21
HarperCollins Old Henry
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£8.54
HarperCollins I Know a Lady
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£7.99
HarperCollins Espanol Ramona la chinche
Book SynopsisThis high-quality Spanish-language book can be enjoyed by fluent Spanish speakers as well as those learning the language, whether at home or in a classroom.Ramona Quimby está emocionada por empezar Kindergarten. Ahora no tiene que ver a su hermana mayor, Beezus, montarse en el autobús a la escuela con todos los niños grandes. ¡Ella finalmente es suficiente mayor para hacerlo también! Después ella se mete en problemas por hallar el pelo rizado de su compañero de clase durante el recreo. Peor, el niño que le gusta le rechaza en frente de todo la clase. Beezus dice que Ramona necesita dejar de ser una chinche, pero ¿cómo puede dejarlo si nunca estaba tratando hacer una chinche para empezar?La ganadora del Newbery Award, la escritora Beverly Cleary expertamente representa las tribulaciones y triunfos de crecer por una heroína relacionable: Ramona Quimby.
£9.21
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Cubes Cones Cylinders Spheres By Hoban Tana
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc My Big Boy Potty
Book SynopsisWith the help of understanding parents, a young boy learns how to use his potty so he does not have to wear diapers any longer.
£8.76
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Ramona the Pest
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£15.29
Putnam Publishing Group,U.S. Little Toot
Book SynopsisToot along with the tugboat who has charmed generations! The classic edition with original art by Hardie Gramatky.
£8.99
Penguin Young Readers Group Its a Fair Day Amber Brown A is for Amber EasyToRead
Book SynopsisAmber awakes, ready for a perfect day at the county fair. She, her parents, and her best friend, Justin, and his family are in the Poconos on vacation. She's got it all planned . . . hot dogs, cotton candy, games, and wonderful rides.The morning turns out almost exactly as Amber hoped, but then her mom and dad get into a fight. And a perfect day at the fair turns into just a fair day.
£7.05
Frances Lincoln Ltd 12 Days of Christmas The Christmas Choir
£13.50
Quarto Publishing PLC This Book Is Feminist
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£12.16
Quarto Publishing PLC Malala Yousafzai 57 Little People BIG DREAMS
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£13.15
Quarto Publishing PLC Here and Queer
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£11.39
Quarto Publishing PLC Flooded
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£17.09
Quarto Publishing PLC Lunar New Year
Book SynopsisA celebratory, inclusive and educational exploration of Lunar New Year for both children that celebrate and children who want to understand and appreciate their peers who do.
£12.35
Thomas Nelson Publishers Love Does for Kids
Book SynopsisFaith in God can be exciting, daring, and fun. Love Does for Kids shares some of the Goffs' wild adventures---from holding a neighborhood parade to writing presidents from around the world to creating a town in the backyard tree. Children will laugh, dream, and be inspired to make a difference for God.
£16.14
Lutterworth Press Dancing Flame Overell Books
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£16.15
Dial Books Teacup
Book SynopsisA stunning picture book that addresses life’s big journeys with hope, beauty, and reassuranceSchool Library Journal [STARRED REVIEW!] “[A] moving, allegorical tale… inspiring reflection and empathy” Kirkus Reviews [STARRED REVIEW!] “A potent discussion starter… Enchanting, beautiful, and full of hope. “ Booklist [STARRED REVIEW!] “A lyrical tale of leaving home and finding a new one…Thought-provoking and arrestingly beautiful.” A boy must leave his home and find another. He brings with him a teacup full of earth from the place where he grew up, and sets off to sea. Some days, the journey is peaceful, and the skies are cloudless and bright. Some days, storms threaten to overturn his boat. And some days, the smallest amount of hope grows into something glorious. At last, the boy finds land, but it doesn't feel complete . . . until another traveler joins him, bearing the seed to build a new home. With lyrical text and gorgeous artwork, this poignant picture book is perfect for discussing all of life’s toughest challenges—a big move, a divorce, long-distance separation, or even the current refugee crisis—in a way that’s reassuring and inspiring for children and adults alike.
£17.09
Penguin Putnam Inc Adrian Simcox Does NOT Have a Horse
Book SynopsisA classic in the making, this heartwarming story about empathy and imagination is one that families will treasure for years to come.Adrian Simcox tells anyone who will listen that he has a horse--the best and most beautiful horse anywhere.But Chloe does NOT believe him. Adrian Simcox lives in a tiny house. Where would he keep a horse? He has holes in his shoes. How would he pay for a horse?The more Adrian talks about his horse, the angrier Chloe gets. But when she calls him out at school and even complains about him to her mom, Chloe doesn't get the vindication she craves. She gets something far more important.Written with tenderness and poignancy and gorgeously illustrated, this book will show readers that kindness is always rewarding, understanding is sweeter than judgment, and friendship is the best gift one can give.
£13.99
Penguin Random House India Island of Spies
Book SynopsisThe Dime Novel Kids are spunky, spirited, smart, sassy—and so is Sheila Turnage’s writing. It sizzles and sparkles. —Lauren Wolk, author of Newbery Honor Book Wolf Hollow From the Newbery Honor-winning author of Three Times Lucky comes a middle grade WWII spy mystery with as much humor and heart as high stakesTwelve-year-old Stick Lawson lives on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, where life moves steady as the tides, and mysteries abound as long as you look really hard for them. Stick and her friends Rain and Neb are good at looking hard. They call themselves the Dime Novel Kids. And the only thing Stick wants more than a paying case for them to solve is the respect that comes with it. But on Hatteras, the tides are changing. World War II looms, curious newcomers have appeared on the small island, and in the waters off its shores, a wartime menace lurks that will upend Stick’s life and those of everyone she
£17.09
Penguin Random House India Island of Spies
Book SynopsisThe Dime Novel Kids are spunky, spirited, smart, sassy—and so is Sheila Turnage’s writing. It sizzles and sparkles. —Lauren Wolk, author of Newbery Honor Book Wolf Hollow From the Newbery Honor-winning author of Three Times Lucky comes a middle grade WWII spy mystery with as much humor and heart as high stakesTwelve-year-old Stick Lawson lives on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, where life moves steady as the tides, and mysteries abound as long as you look really hard for them. Stick and her friends Rain and Neb are good at looking hard. They call themselves the Dime Novel Kids. And the only thing Stick wants more than a paying case for them to solve is the respect that comes with it. But on Hatteras, the tides are changing. World War II looms, curious newcomers have appeared on the small island, and in the waters off its shores, a wartime menace lurks that will upend Stick’s life and those of everyone she loves. The Dimes are about to face more mysteries than they ever could have wished for, and risk more than they ever could have imagined.
£9.49
Penguin Teen Kens
Book SynopsisHeterosexuality is so last season: Kens is the gay Heathers meets Mean Girls, a shocking parody for a whole new generation.Every high school has the archetypical Queen B and her minions. In Kens, the high school hierarchy has been reimagined. Willows High is led by Ken Hilton, and he makes Regina George from Mean Girls look like a saint. Ken Hilton rules Willows High with his carbon-copies, Ken Roberts and Ken Carson, standing next to his throne. It can be hard to tell the Kens apart. There are minor differences in each edition, but all Kens are created from the same mold, straight out of Satan's doll factory. Soul sold separately. Tommy Rawlins can't help but compare himself to these shimmering images of perfection that glide through the halls. He's desperate to fit in, but in a school where the Kens are queens who are treated like Queens, Tommy is the uncool gay kid. A once-in-a-lifetime chance at becoming
£10.44
Tundra Books I Do Not Like Yolanda
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£16.14
Tundra Book Group Tig
Book SynopsisA new, heartwarming middle-grade story from the critically acclaimed author Heather Smith featuring Tig, a young girl struggling to find peace within herself and in her new family. For fans of Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.After months of living without electricity or parents, Tig and Peter are forced to move in with their Uncle Scott and his partner, Manny. The transition from down-and-out to picture-perfect isn't easy, especially in pristine Wensleydale with the idyllic couple and their beautiful home.Tig, with Peter's support, decides to make their new life messy, starting with daily arguments and her plans to become a competitive cheese racer. She'll run circles around her new guardians, outrun a wheel of cheese, and leave the past buried in her dust. But things don't always go as planned, and Tig must decide what to truly leave behind in order to move forward.
£12.40
Penguin Teen Wrong Side of the Court
Book SynopsisFifteen-year-old Fawad has big dreams about being the world's first Pakistani to be drafted into the NBA. A first-generation Pakistani coming-of-age story for fans of David Yoon and Ben Philippe.Fifteen-year-old Fawad Chaudhry loves two things: basketball and his mother's potato and ground beef stuffed parathas. Both are round and both help him forget about things like his father, who died two years ago, his mother’s desire to arrange a marriage to his first cousin, Nusrat, back home in Pakistan, and the tiny apartment in Regent Park he shares with his mom and sister. Not to mention his estranged best friend Yousuf, who's coping with the shooting death of his older brother. But Fawad has plans: like, asking out Ashley, even though she lives on the other, wealthier side of the tracks, and saving his friend Arif from being beaten into a pulp for being the school flirt, and making the school basketball team and dreaming of being the world’
£16.19
Hampton-Brown Books Miracles Boys
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£24.70
Random House Disney Everyday Lessons 3 Lend a Helping Fin DisneyPixar
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£6.96
DK Jonny Lamberts Bear and Bird Learn to Share
Book SynopsisTake your toddler on a fascinating forest adventure with this adorable baby board book! The snowflakes are starting to fall in the forest. Winter is on its way and it’s almost time for the animals to hibernate. They set out into the freezing forest to collect food, but Huxley the bear is really hungry and wants to keep it all to himself. Is there enough food for everyone? Perfect for teaching little readers about kindness, sharing and friendship, this children’s picture book is packed with: • 12 captivating illustrated spreads to accompany the enchanting narrative text. • Beautiful, distinctive illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert. • Large format and sturdy pages make this book perfect for adults and kids to share. This beautifully illustrated animal book for toddlers follows Huxley, Bluebird and their friends as they as
£12.34
DK How to be a Global Citizen
Book SynopsisBe the change in your community! This illustrated guide takes you through challenges the world is facing and how you and your kids can help overcome them. Aspiring activists and young community leaders need information and tools to be responsible citizens and changemakers in their communities. This activism book is packed with content that will both educate and challenge young children aged 11+ years to make a difference.How to be a Global Citizen covers topics such as politics and voting, how to be responsible with online communication, preventing unfair discrimination, and protecting our environment. You’ll find: • Creative illustrations and clear text simplify challenging topics • Advice for parents and teachers on explaining tricky social and environmental issues to children • Steps to contribute to society at an individual level
£16.99
DK Jonny Lamberts Bear and Bird Try Try Again
Book SynopsisA delightful picture book with an encouraging story that shows little ones about the importance of perseverance.DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best friends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers the importance of not giving up when things get difficult.Join Bear and his best friend Bird, as they embark on their next exciting adventure. Bear, with the help of Bird, has decided he wants to learn how to ride a bike. But Bear usually walks everywhere, so he needs to learn how to persevere when trying something new, even if he doesn’t get it right the first time! With captivating and comical illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and gently introduces toddlers to a lifelong skill: persevering and not giving up .A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book feat
£12.34
DK A Kids Book About Gender
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£16.99
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) A Kids Book About Confidence
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£16.99
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Shock the Monkey
£8.54
Amazon Publishing The Reader
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIt’s a simple tale of a boy and his dog but yet so much more. Amy Hest and Lauren Castillo take their young audience on a wonderfully descriptive adventure…The flow is natural and accessible for young readers and the imagery is whimsical and engaging. Kids aren’t the only ones who'll envision themselves leaping into the pages—and the snow. You simply can’t beat the message: love of reading and sharing that with a good friend. It’s enough to make you all warm and fuzzy despite the snow.” —Entertainment Weekly (Grade A)
£12.34
Amazon Publishing Tunjur Tunjur Tunjur A Palestinian Tale A
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£9.21
Candlewick Press,U.S. What Do Fish Have to Do with Anything And Other
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£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
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£9.49