Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Tyndale House Publishers Princess' Prayer, A
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£10.49
Nyrb Kids An Episode of Sparrows
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£14.39
Multnomah Press For Young Women Only: What you Need to Know About
Book SynopsisUnlock the Male Mystery Guys will be guys. And now girls can know what that means! For Young Women Only dives into the mysterious inner-workings of the teenage male mind so that you can begin to understand why guys say and do what they do. Exploring critical topics including respect, insecurity, appearance, physical affection, and the “tough and tender”-ness of guys, this book is also packed with “ask the expert” sections, quotes, and fun personal stories from guys in all walks of life. Why is he so visually stimulated? You may wish it weren’t so, but that won’t make it so. I don’t want to put on a front for him to like me. Actually, he wants your genuineness, too! This book will help you grasp how God wired the opposite sex so you can enjoy your relationships with them. Why Are Guys So Weird? Unravel the mystery. A national scientific survey and in-depth personal interviews give you an unprecedented look inside the teenage male mind. Discover how: He’d be perfectly fine if he was loved by few and hated by many…as long as he was respected by all His ego is the size of Africa (but so are his insecurities) He hides his real feelings under a tough exterior He’s magnetized by pretty girls–but also wants to find a diamond in the rough He actually does want to marry a virgin He just wants you to be yourself. It’s the inside scoop you’ve been waiting for! You’ll come to not only understand him, but also know what he might really be thinking about you. “This is a phenomenal book that I wish I’d had as a teenager!” -Shannon Ethridge, Bestselling author, Every Young Woman’s Battle “Girls, this book is a MUST-read!” -Candace Cameron Bure, Actress, speaker Story Behind the Book“My teenage daughter really needs to hear this!” Such was the typical reaction from countless men and women who read Shaunti Feldhahn ’s bestselling For Women Only.“If forty-year-old women are surprised by the truth about how men think, we realized the value in helping teenagers discover these realities as well,” says Shaunti. Teaming with her best friend Lisa Rice, a mother of teen girls and the coauthor of For Women Only Discussion Guide, they launched a major national survey of guys fifteen to twenty. Their surprising findings are revealed here to help girls improve their relationships with the opposite sex, now and into the future.
£14.39
Lantern Books,US A Thought is Just a Thought
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£10.79
Astra Publishing House A Writing Kind of Day: Poems for Young Poets
Book SynopsisIt's easy to make one,lying on your back in the newest snow.You move your arms like wings.Later you forget about your creation,go inside for a mug of hot chocolate.That's when she rises from the snowtakes a feathery breath, tries out her wings.So begins a poem about making a snow angel, but it might also refer to the mysterious way that a poem comes into being and takes on a life of its own. In this new collection, Ralph Fletcher shows us how you can write a poem about almost anything: a baby sister, a Venus's-flytrap, a failing grandmother, a squished squirrel, grammar homework, and more. These poems take us inside the creative process as they reveal both the playfulness and the power of poetry. More than anything, they invite us to pick up pen and paper and write some poems of your own.Trade Review"Simple language and wide variety of moods and topics may help to get young writers off the stick." --Kirkus Reviews"Many aspiring poets will see the reflection of their own creative spirits and aspirations in this lovely collection." --School Library Journal"Sure to delight lovers of poetry and newcomers to the genre." --Library Media Connection
£7.99
Astra Publishing House The Best Eid Ever
Book SynopsisYoung readers can learn about Eid, a religious holiday celebrated by Muslim families every year, as well as the Hajj pilgrimage, when Muslims travel back to Mecca for the Eid, in this picture book about Muslim culture and traditions written by Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin and illustrated by Laura Jacobsen. This Eid, Aneesa should be happy. But, her parents are thousands of miles away for the Hajj pilgrimage. To cheer her up, her Nonni gives her a gift of beautiful clothes, one outfit for each of the three days of Eid. At the prayer hall, Aneesa meets two sisters who are dressed in ill-fitting clothes for the holiday. She soon discovers that the girls are refugees – they had to leave everything behind when they left their native country to live in America. Aneesa, who can''t stop thinking about what Eid must be like for them, comes up with a plan – a plan to help make it the best Eid holiday ever. School Library Journal says: "[A] beautifully composed story. . . . This is a welcome contribution, giving much-needed visibility to a celebration observed by over ten million people in North America." And Library Media Connection says: "After reading this book, children will have a greater appreciation for the Muslim culture and will have no problem realizing that love is an action word."
£12.30
Astra Publishing House The Knowing Book
Book SynopsisThis picture book is a celebration of life and the perfect gift to mark any milestone, from a new baby to a birthday to graduation. Illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell! In this inspiring story, a young rabbit travels through the wide world, experiencing joy and sorrow and wonder. Along the way he chooses a path and explores the unknown. And at the end of his journey, braver and more confident, he returns home—a place he can always count on. Author Rebecca Kai Dotlich’s wise words and Cordell’s beautiful illustrations combine in this book ideal for any special gift-giving occasion, and is an excellent choice for any graduate!Trade Review"A poem's gentle admonishments nudge readers to open themselves up to the world....Children will intuitively understand the reassuring embrace of the enveloping dome overhead....A frenzy of feeling, pen strokes, and verse that seeks to excite and empower young people just awakening from childhood slumber." — Kirkus Reviews"(Author) Dotlich urges readers to take risks ... (and) Cordell's ink-and-wash drawings give the pages life and humor..." — Publishers Weekly "This picture book encourages readers to make the most of their lives....Curiosity and adventure are encouraged.... The beautiful pen and ink with watercolor illustrations are as goose bump–inducing as the words of wisdom in the text. This inspirational book could be given as a graduation gift at almost any age." — School Library Journal
£11.99
Bunker Hill Publishing Inc Eggplant Alley
Book SynopsisThe hero of Cataneo's intensely moving novel is thirteen-year-old Nicky Martini who lives in an apartment complex, known as Eggplant Alley, in the Bronx in 1970 and struggles to cope with a changing family, a changing neighborhood, and a changing world. Long-haired hippies, racial tension, and the divisive Viet Nam war leave Nicky longing for the good old days. Nicky's complaints and remembrances revolve around the five things that ruined his childhood: the nosebleed he received from President Kennedy; the Great Northeast Blackout (which he thought he caused); the end of neighborhood stickball games; the departure to Viet Nam of his beloved big brother, Roy; and Roy's hippie girlfriend, Margalo. With Roy overseas for a year, Nicky is left behind with two distracted, worried parents. And for him, enough is enough. He decides to do something about the endless downward spiral of events. He decides to lead a crusade to revive neighborhood stickball, which he is sure will spark a return to all that was innocent and beautiful about the good old days. In the course of his year-long quest, Nicky confronts an ancient fortune-teller from the second floor; Willie Mays; his father's deep, dark secret from World War II; neighborhood bullies; and a huge romantic crush on Margalo. Most important is his encounter with Lester Allnuts, a new kid in the building who gives Nicky a fresh outlook on Eggplant Alley, and eventually on life in general. Lester is a country boy with a deep secret, and that secret makes him as eager as Nicky to revive stickball and rejuvenate Eggplant Alley. Working together toward the same goal - for entirely different reasons --- the boys develop a strong friendship. Before the year without Roy is over, Nicky learns Lester's secret --- and realizes the destructiveness of prejudice and fear, and the value of empathy and forgiveness. And he ultimately learns there is something far richer than the good old days: real hope for a better future. D.M.Cataneo is a native New Yorker and a magna cum laude graduate of Boston University's School of Public Communication who worked for 22 years for the Boston Globe and Boston Herald as a reporter, columnist, and editor. He is the author of six non-fiction books. He is currently teaching at the University of New Hampshire and lives in Durham, NH, with his family.
£15.15
Image Cascade Publishing Sue Barton Student Nurse
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£12.95
Image Cascade Publishing Sue Barton Rural Nurse
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£13.50
Image Cascade Publishing Sue Barton Superintendent of Nurses
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£13.50
Penguin Putnam Inc The Future of Us
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£11.39
Roaring Brook Press If You Want to See a Whale
Book SynopsisIf you want to see a whale, you will need to know what not to look at. Pink roses, pelicans, possible pirates... If you want to see a whale, you have to keep your eyes on the sea, and wait... and wait... and wait... In this quiet and beautiful picture book by Julie Fogliano and Erin E. Stead, the team that created the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor book And Then It's Spring, a boy learns exactly what it takes to catch a glimpse of an elusive whale.
£16.99
Capstone Press Face Off
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£8.99
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie
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£16.14
Shambhala Publications Inc Everything Changes: And That's OK
Book SynopsisChange is all around, but it can be overwhelming! Explore how change exists everywhere in a way that is natural, and even beautiful, in this vibrantly illustrated book with fun rhyming couplets, for children ages 3 to 7. The moon is full, but then it’s gone,chased away by the dawn.Stars that shine all through the nightdisappear in morning’s light. Everything changes, night to day. Everything changes, and that’s OK. From an apple seed growing into a brilliant tree to a child watching a family member grow old, this book offers a thoughtful look at why change doesn’t always have to be negative and can instead be observed with appreciation. It poetically presents a story that prompts kids to recognize and adapt to the change they see in their daily lives. This beautiful exploration of impermanence is accompanied by vibrant illustrations that explore every corner of the world, from rolling fields in Tibet to the cozy, fireplace-lit living room of a family member''s home. The illustrations remind children that everything changes no matter where you are, no matter who you are, and that''s all right.
£15.29
Tharpa Publications The Story of Angulimala: Buddhism for Children
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£8.95
Tharpa Publications The Story of Buddha: Buddhism for Children Level
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£8.95
Tharpa Publications What Is Buddhism?: Buddhism for Children Level
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£8.95
Tharpa Publications What Is Meditation?: Buddhism for Children Level
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£8.95
Tachyon Publications Adventures Of A Dwergish Girl
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£15.19
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Night of the Veggie Monster
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£7.59
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Little Shaq
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£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Little Shaq
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£7.99
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc All We Need
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£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Little Shaq Takes a Chance
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£6.99
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books The Start of Me and You
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£10.44
Amicus Ink My Day Readers: Henry Goes to School
£11.39
Amicus Ink My Day Readers: Kim Takes a Trip
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£11.39
Amicus Ink My Day Readers: Mile's Birthday Week
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£11.39
Amicus Ink Learning about Emotions: Afraid
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£11.39
Amicus Ink Learning about Emotions: Bored
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£10.44
Amicus Ink Learning about Emotions: Content
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£11.39
Amicus Ink Learning about Emotions: Disappointed
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£11.39
Amicus Ink Learning about Emotions: Jealous
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£11.39
Amicus Ink Learning about Emotions: Worried
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£11.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Lola va a la escuela / Lola Goes to School
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£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Lola Sleeps Over
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£14.39
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Leo at the Park
Book SynopsisLeo, Lola’s little brother, is back with a fun-filled day with Mom at the park!A perfect everyday read-aloud for little ones, this playful spin-off of the best-selling Lola Reads series is sure to delight.Leo is hot hot hot! So he and Mommy head to the park to cool down. There they meet up with Leo’s friend Yu and her mommy. The two toddlers dig in the sandbox, have fun on the swings, eat a picnic, and play on the splash pad to cool off. Vibrant art with warm and cool colors supports the underlying theme of a day full of hot and cold.
£8.54
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Lola Sleeps Over
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£7.59
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Estamos agradecidos: Otsaliheliga
Book Synopsis¡Ahora en español! La comunidad cheroqui está agradecida por los logros y desafíos que experimentan en cada estación. En este libro se cuenta la vida moderna de los nativos americanos, narrada por una ciudadana de la Nación Cheroqui.Now in Spanish! The Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation.Los ciudadanos de la Nación Cheroqui emplean la palabra otsaliheliga (o-ya-LI-ge-li-ga) para expresar gratitud. A partir del año nuevo cheroqui, que ocurre en otoño, hasta el verano, el año cheroqui está lleno de celebraciones y experiencias. Este libro, escrito por una ciudadana de la Nación Cheroqui, describe a un grupo de nativos americanos y finaliza con un glosario y un silabario cheroqui completo, creado por Sequoyah.The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. The complete Cherokee syllabary, originally created by Sequoyah, is included.
£15.29
Astra Publishing House I'm the Big One Now!: Poems about Growing Up
Book SynopsisA perfect gift for a new big brother or big sister, this collection of 21 poems celebrates growing up and milestones both large and small in a young person's life, such as learning how to whistle, riding the school bus alone, and becoming an older sibling.Growing up is exciting! It's packed with firsts like losing a tooth of visiting the ocean. It's bursting with accomplishments like figuring out how to snap, and learning to ride a bike. And it's full of changes that change you like being stung by a bee and realizing that even big kids cry, or holding your baby brother for the first time. This collection of poems by award-winning author Marilyn Singer salutes significant milestones for every child and is accompanied by sweet, joyful illustrations by Jana Christy.Trade ReviewA NCTE Notable Poetry Book“A simple yet delightful collection of poems from Singer. (She) turns the spotlight on challenges that may seem mundane to grown-ups but are incredibly meaningful…The individual poems are short and very approachable; it's clear Singer kept her audience in mind while penning each one. Teachers and caregivers will appreciate the ability to pick up and set aside the book at will, reading only one or two poems or the entire collection in one go. The illustrations…are very in-tune with the offering. Soft lines and smudged shapes help to steer the interest level, and the diverse cast is particularly notable. This encouraging, kid-centric collection of poems is a fun and approachable homage to iconic rites of passage.” – School Library Journal"Acclaimed poet Singer celebrates the milestones in a young child's life… through a series of poems that, like children, are unique, at times unpredictable, and always lively. Christy's digital illustrations in soft pastel hues reflect children and families of all races and cultures. Children are captured…full of energy and confidence. There's something for every child here.” — Booklist“Award-winning poet Singer explores the stumbles and triumphs that go hand in hand as preschoolers become big kids…(T)hese 19 poems encapsulate the myriad experiences of a diverse cast of grade-schoolers…Singer's observations span a variety of poetic forms and rhyming schemes…(and) Christy's watercolor images capture gap-toothed grins and snaggle-brow frowns with equal aplomb.” -Kirkus Reviews“Singer’s genial poems focus on childhood milestones…Christy illustrates in cheerful, jewel-toned digital spreads, capturing Singer’s relatable moments of frustration, progress, and pride.” —Publishers Weekly
£15.26
Astra Young Readers Probably a Narwhal
Book SynopsisFriendship is the winner in this hilarious contest between a girl who blames a narwhal for her mess and the narwhal who shows up to defend himself!This girl''s room is an amazing mess between the pies, the paints, and the giant rainbow splashed across the wall. She swears that she didn''t make the mess. In fact, it was probably a narwhal! They make pies all the time, don''t they? But when a real narwhal magically appears, the girl finds herself in a battle of wits with a creature who''s every bit as feisty and funny as she is. Can she convince him that a narwhal made the mess? Can the narwhal convince the girl that she knows nothing about narwhals? In the hilarity that ensues, girl and narwhal discover they were destined to be best friends.
£16.19
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Listening Time / Momento Para Escuchar (Toddler
Book SynopsisLearning valuable social skills like listening can happen even at an early age. "Put away the wiggles. Put away the giggles. Listening works better when your body's calm and still." When it's time for young children to listen closely, this bilingual board book sets the tone. They discover that it's important to open their eyes and ears but to close their mouths ("zip it, lock it, put it in your pocket") so good listening can begin.
£9.99
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Manners Time / Los Buenos Modales (Toddler Tools)
Book SynopsisTeaching manners to toddlers is easier than you may think. Manners start with a smile-then you add the words. There are polite words to use when you greet someone, ask for something, or (oops!) make a mistake. There's even a nice way to say no. This bilingual board book gives toddlers a head start on manners, setting the stage for soTrade Review"Manners Time/Los buenos modales gives toddlers a head start on manners, setting the stage for social skills that will last a lifetime."--Children's Bookwatch
£9.99
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Simple Acts: The Busy Teen's Guide to Making a
Book SynopsisSimple and actionable tools to help busy young people make a difference in the world.Young people can make a difference in the world no matter how busy they are. Simple Acts shows them how, with easy and practical tips, activities, and resources that will inspire teens to add intentional acts of kindness and service to their everyday lives. Simple Acts equips tween and teens with the hands-on tools and know-how they need to make small but meaningful change, such as: honoring happy occasions by giving back raising money and awareness for the causes they care about harnessing the power of social media to spread positive messagesA passionate advocate for family and youth service, Natalie Silverstein, MPH, wrote Simple Acts to inspire a more realistic approach to service for young people, a more organic way to make the world a better place: one simple act at a time.
£15.29
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. Lulu and the Hunger Monster/Lulu Y El Monstruo
Book SynopsisAward-winning Lulu and the Hunger Monster is also available as a bilingual book in Spanish and English. When Lulu s mother s van breaks down, money for food becomes tight and the Hunger Monster comes into their lives. Only visible to Lulu, Hunger Monster is a troublemaker who makes it hard for her to concentrate in school. How will Lulu help her mom and defeat the Monster when Lulu has promised never to speak the monster s name to anyone? This realistic and hopeful book in Spanish and English builds awareness of the issue of childhood hunger, increases empathy for people who are food insecure, and demonstrates how anyone can help end hunger. Lulu and the Hunger Monster /Lul y el Monstruo del Hambre empowers children to destigmatize the issue of hunger before the feeling turns into shame. The author combines years of experience fighting hunger as a food bank CEO with an MFA in writing for young children to craft an honest story of how poverty and food insecurity can affect adults and their children. Lulu s story addresses the effects of hunger on learning and can be used in group settings to address social justice issues in an accessible and encouraging way.
£15.19
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S. I Help / Yo Ayudo: A Book about Empathy and
Book SynopsisA little boy notices helpers and shares ways he is a helper too.
£9.49
