Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Random House USA Inc Mexican Whiteboy
Book SynopsisNewbery Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Matt de la Peña's Mexican WhiteBoy is a story of friendship, acceptance, and the struggle to find your identity in a world of definitions.Danny is tall and skinny. Even though he’s not built, his arms are long enough to give his pitch a power so fierce any college scout would sign him on the spot. Ninety-five mile an hour fastball, but the boy’s not even on a team. Every time he gets up on the mound, he loses it.But at his private school, they don’t expect much else from him. Danny is brown. Half-Mexican brown. And growing up in San Diego that close to the border means everyone else knows exactly who he is before he even opens his mouth. Before they find out he can’t speak Spanish, and before they realize his mom has blond hair and blue eyes, they’ve got him pegged. But it works the other way too. And Danny’s convinced it’s his whiteness
£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Pocahontas An American Princess All Aboard
Book SynopsisPocahontas is famous for saving the life of Captain John Smith, the man she loved. At least that’s what legend tells us. Now read the true story of this Native American princess.
£8.21
Penguin Putnam Inc Any Way You Slice It
Book SynopsisKatie offers to help the owner of her favorite pizza shop run a pizza-eating contest. But when Katie turns into Louie the chef, how will the pizzas for the contest get made? Katie''s clueless! She''s never cooked anything without her mom before! Illustrated by John & Wendy.
£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Quiet on the Set 10 Katie Kazoo Switcheroo
Book SynopsisKatie and her friends are so excited when they find out that a movie is being filmed in their town. And what makes it even better is that the star of the movie is Rosie Moran-the world's most popular child actress. Katie not only gets to meet Rosie, but she turns into her. Will Katie shine in the spotlight, or will she get stage fright? Illustrated by John & Wendy.
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Whos Afraid of Fourth Grade
Book SynopsisAt first, Katie and her friends can''t wait to enter the fourth grade! But with the pressure of new classes, teachers, and friends, Katie isn''t so sure she likes it after all. And to make matters worse, the magic wind appears twice-and turns her into her new friend Emma Weber, who has her hands full with three younger siblings to help take care of, and then into her former best friend Suzanne as she''s about to make her fashion runway debut! What''s a fourth-grader to do?
£8.23
Penguin Putnam Inc Help Somebody Get Me Out of Fourth Grade 7
Book SynopsisIt’s time for the end of year parent-teacher conference, and Hank’s in a panic. He’s afraid that his teacher is going to tell his parents that he has to repeat the fourth grade. So Hank creates an elaborate scheme to have his parents win an out-of-town trip so they’re gone during the conference days. Of course, the plan backfires. Will Hank have to stay in fourth grade forever?
£8.23
Penguin Putnam Inc A Summer Spell 01 Magic Kitten
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£7.12
Penguin Putnam Inc Star Dreams 03 Magic Kitten
Book SynopsisFlame meets Jemma Watson in an alley, and this ordinary girl soon realizes that she is dealing with an extraordinary kitten. Flame’s magic powers come in handy as Jemma auditions for dance school while trying to look after her younger siblings. But the fun can’t last forever as Flame senses his enemies close by and must return to his kingdom. . .
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc A Christmas Surprise 00 Magic Kitten
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£7.08
Penguin Putnam Inc Double Trouble 04 Magic Kitten
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£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Moonlight Mischief 05 Magic Kitten
Book SynopsisEve is not excited about having to spend her time away from home at her parents' friends' cat-sitting business. But when a tiny kitten with sandy-colored fur shows up, he stands out immediately from the rest of the cats. She quickly learns that there is something special about this one. . .
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc I Can Share
Book SynopsisYou can''t have my bike! But maybe I''ll let you take it for a ride! Learning to share is one of the harder social rules for little ones to follow, but with this sweet book, it will be a little easier. This 8x8 book has sturdy pages for little hands! It also includes a sheet of stickers.
£7.71
Penguin Putnam Inc The Night Before Kindergarten Sticker Stories
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£8.15
Penguin Putnam Inc A Puzzle of Paws 12 Magic Kitten
Book SynopsisRosie is devastated when her parents tell her that when they move to their new, smaller house, there won't be any room for her pets. She's going to have to find new homes for them all! Then Rosie discovers cuddly black kitten Flame, and suddenly moving day doesn't seem so bad after all.
£7.05
Penguin Putnam Inc A Splash of Forever 14 Magic Kitten
Book SynopsisAlice Forester can't believe it--she has to take swimming lessons at school! Everyone else in her class is excited and thinks she's strange for not feeling the same way. Problem is, Alice is afraid of the water. But after Alice meets the cuddly grey and white kitten Flame, she's ready to face her fears.
£6.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Frances Dances Penguin Young Readers Level 2
Book SynopsisFrances loves to dance. She dances while getting dressed, eating breakfast, and even when brushing her teeth. But she will not dance out the door. When her teacher announces that the class will be dancing on stage in a few days, Frances is terrified. She does not dance in front of people! It's up to her mom, her dad, and her brother to convince Frances that she can dance even on stage.
£6.47
Penguin Putnam Inc The Night Before Kindergarten
Book SynopsisIt''s the first day of school! Join the kids as they prepare for kindergarten, packing school supplies, posing for pictures, and the hardest part of all—saying good-bye to Mom and Dad. But maybe it won''t be so hard once they discover just how much fun kindergarten really is! Colorful illustrations illuminate this uplifting takeoff on the classic Clement C. Moore Christmas poem.
£12.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Froggy Is the Best
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£6.96
Penguin Putnam Inc What Are the Ten Commandments
Book SynopsisLearn the story behind the ten laws that have been the guiding light of Judeo-Christian belief.Not just about Moses, whose origin story leaves open questions, this book looks back at the time when the commandments were written, how the belief in one all-powerful God set the Israelites apart from other ancient peoples, and the roles the Ten Commandments have played in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It also looks at what each individual commandment means and how together they form the basis of leading a moral life as well as forming a just government.
£7.16
Penguin Putnam Inc Sarabellas Thinking Cap
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling creator of Skippyjon Jones, a heartwarming story about the importance of imagination and creativity. Sarabella is always thinking—conjuring, daydreaming, and creating new worlds from her imagination. There is so much going on in her head that it can barely be contained. But there are times when daydreaming is decidedly not a good thing—like when you're supposed to be doing multiplication tables. Luckily, Sarabella has an understanding teacher and with his encouragement She comes up with her own idea to show everyone who she is.
£13.29
Penguin Putnam Inc Solo pregunta
Book SynopsisSonia y sus amigos siembran un jardín, y cada uno contribuye a su manera. Rafael tiene asma y a veces debe mantener la calma para poder respirar mejor, lo que le permite pintar bellas rocas para el jardín. Anthony utiliza una silla de ruedas para moverse rápidamente y dirigir al grupo. Anh tartamudea al hablar y prefiere escuchar. Por eso sabe cómo sembrar cada flor. Todos los amigos son diferentes, pero todos tienen algo en común: ¡les gusta hacer preguntas y saber más acerca de sus compañeros!En esta tierna historia que refleja la diversidad, escrita por Sonia Sotomayor, juez del Tribunal Supremo de Estados Unidos, e inspirada en su propia experiencia tras diagnosticarle diabetes durante su infancia, los lectores descubrirán cómo los niños de esta historia utilizan sus habilidades y fortalezas para trabajar juntos y aprender los unos de los otros. Con vibrantes y llamativas ilustraciones del galardonado artista Rafael López, este libro nos demuestra que las diferencias son maravillosas, y que si en alguna ocasión no entiendes algo, no debes quedarte callado, ¡SOLO PREGUNTA!
£16.14
Penguin Putnam Inc Boying Up How to Be Brave Bold and Brilliant
Book SynopsisMayim Bialik, star of The Big Bang Theory and author of the #1 bestseller Girling Up, puts her Ph.D. to work to talk to teen boys about the science and pressures of growing up male in today's world. A must-have book for all teenage boys!Why does my voice crack like that? What should I eat to build muscle? How do I talk to someone I have a crush on? What do I do if someone calls me names or bullies me?Growing from a boy to a man is no easy task. Bodies are changing, social circles are evolving, hair is appearing in places it never was before -- and on top of it all, there's the ever-present pressure to conform to the typical idea of what it means to be manly and masculine. But it's easier to do if you're armed with facts.Using personal anecdotes as an overly observant mother of two boys and plenty of scientific information from her life as a neuroscientist, Mayim Bialik, PhD, star of The Big Bang Theory, talks directly to teen boys abo
£8.99
Penguin Putnam Inc Dancing at the Pity Party
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£13.71
Penguin Young Readers Group Fake Chinese Sounds
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£20.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Nope. Never. Not For Me
Book SynopsisThis deceptively simple story guides sensitive kids through trying a new food, with support and encouragement a plenty.Trade Review"A delightful book that reminds us all to try something new, even if it's 'yacky!'" —Kirkus Reviews"A good choice for children who have sensory issues or are simply picky eaters" —School Library Journal"A limited ink-and-pencil color palette of green, black, and orange on generous white backgrounds shows the determined little one in many humorous poses as her face and posture act out all the stages." —Booklist
£16.83
Penguin Putnam Inc The Seed of Compassion Lessons from the Life and
Book SynopsisFor the first time ever, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate His Holiness the Dalai Lama addresses children directly, sharing lessons of peace and compassion, told through stories of his own childhood. One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a small village in Tibet, his mother was his first great teacher of compassion. In everyday moments from his childhood, young readers begin to see that important lessons are all around us, and that they, too, can grow to truly understand them. With simple, powerful text, the Dalai Lama shares the universalist teachings of treating one another with compassion, which Bao Luu illustrates beautifully in vibrant color. In an increasingly confusing world, The Seed of Compassion offers guidance and encouragement on how we all might bring more kindness to it.
£14.24
Random House USA Inc Seussisms
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£16.19
Random House USA Inc Operation Frog Effect
Book SynopsisNOMINATED FOR MULTIPLE STATE AWARDS! If one small act can create a ripple across the universe . . . what happens when a whole group of kids join together and act? Told in eight perspectives--including one in graphic novel form--Operation Frog Effect is perfect for fans of Andrew Clements, Rob Buyea, and Sarah Weeks, and for anyone who wants to make a difference.Hi--It's us, Ms. Graham's class. We didn't mean to mess things up. But we did. We took things too far, and now Ms. Graham is in trouble--for something we did. We made a mistake. The question is, can we fix it? Ms. Graham taught us that we get to choose the kind of people we want to be and that a single act can create ripples. So get ready, world--we're about to make some ripples.Sincerely,Kayley, Kai, Henry, Aviva, Cecilia, Blake, Sharon, Emily (and Kermit, class frog) Everyone makes mistakes. But what happens when your mistak
£7.99
Random House USA Inc Saving Fable 1 Talespinners
Book SynopsisSide characters can be heroes too in this charming and fast-paced adventure that is The Land of Stories meets The Phantom Tollbooth!Indira has been a character-in-waiting her entire life. So she can't believe her luck when she's finally chosen to travel to Fable and study at the renowned Protagonist Preparatory, a school known for producing the best heroes.But Indira's dreams of achieving hero status don't exactly go as planned. A failed audition lands her in the school's side-character track, and her best efforts to prove advisors--famous characters like Alice from Wonderland and Professor Darcy--wrong are constantly sabotaged. Indira is starting to feel like an evil antagonist might be to blame.As the danger spreads, Indira discovers all of Fable is under siege. With her friends Maxi and Phoenix by her side, she pieces together clues that will reveal who is behind the dark magic threatening them all. But the more Indira uncovers, the more
£8.54
Houghton Mifflin Babe Didrikson Zaharias The Making of a Champion
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£11.39
Houghton Mifflin Quiet Wyatt
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£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Hiding
Book SynopsisWhen a teen boy who excels at being unseen finds himself hiding in his ex-girlfriend’s house, he uncovers carefully concealed truths - about her, her family, and himself - in a twisty mystery with a shocking surprise.
£13.29
Houghton Mifflin Just a Dream 25th Anniversary Edition
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£17.09
Houghton Mifflin Gideon and Otto GLR Lev 1
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£6.99
Clarion Books Sophie Hartley and the Facts of Life
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£6.99
Houghton Mifflin Seven Rules You Absolutely Must Not Break if You
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£15.29
Scholastic en Espanol Please Mr Panda Por Favor Sr Panda Bilingual
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£9.50
Clarion Books The Dead and the Gone Life as We Knew It
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£12.52
Clarion Books frontandcenter
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£9.49
Clarion Books Facts of Life
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£9.49
Random House Children's Books Counting on Grace
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£999.99
Random House USA Inc Fish is Fish
Book SynopsisTrade Review“With his accustomed subtle interplay of graphic wit, clear language, and plain thinking, Lionni wisely proves that a minnow’s grasp should not exceed his oxygen supply.” —The New York Times "A superior book, simple, but eye-catching." —School Library Journal. “If the picture book is a new visual art form in our time, Leo Lionni is certain to be judged a master of the genre.” —The New York Times
£6.96
Random House USA Inc Lily and Dunkin
Book SynopsisNAMED ONE OF THE BEST KIDS BOOKS OF THE YEAR by NPR • New York Public Library • JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION • GOODREADS CHOICE AWARDSFor readers who enjoyed Wonder and Counting by 7's, award-winning author Donna Gephart crafts a compelling story about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder. Their powerful journey, perfect for fans of Wonder, will shred your heart, then stitch it back together with kindness, humor, bravery, and love. Lily Jo McGrother, born Timothy McGrother, is a girl. But being a girl is not so easy when you look like a boy. Especially when you’re in the eighth grade. Dunkin Dorfman, birth name Norbert Dorfman, is dealing with bipolar disorder and has just moved from the New Jersey town he’s called home for the past thirteen years. This would be hard enough, but the fact that he is also
£8.54
Contrapoint Publishing Princess Cupcake Jones Wont Go to School
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£14.20
Penguin Putnam Inc Free to Be Me An Lgbtq Journal of Love Pride
Book SynopsisScribble your feelings and feel your true self in a technicolor guide to being the happiest you, discovering LGBTQ+ history, and making your own queer mark on the world.Complete with hilarious and thoughtful color illustrations, readers are encouraged to explore their own story with writing prompts and empowering activities coupled with important stories of LGBTQ+ history from antiquity to the present. No self-respecting young adult will want to put this book down . . . and if they don't have self-respect yet, this book will challenge them to dig deep and find it. This is the perfect gift for the out-and-proud set, anyone peeking their head out of the closet, and friends and allies alike.
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Big Ideas for Little Philosophers Truth with
Book SynopsisExplore the importance of truth with the youngest readers in a wonderfully accessible way.Even little children have big questions about life. Socrates believed being truthful and asking questions about the world can make us wise, and Truth with Socrates brings his philosophy to the youngest thinkers. From the importance of being honest even if it's hard or makes you scared to always asking questions to understand more about everything around you, this book will lead to inspiring conversations about human dynamics between people of all ages.Look for all six Big Ideas for Little Philosophers board books: Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, Truth with Socrates, Happiness with Aristotle, Imagination with René Descartes, Kindness with Confucius, Love with Plato, and Truth with Socrates.
£8.54
Penguin Putnam Inc Equality with Simone de Beauvoir 1 Big Ideas for
Book SynopsisExplore the importance of equality with the youngest readers in a wonderfully accessible way.Even little children have big questions about life. Simone de Beauvoir focused much of her work on the concept of equality, insisting that girls and boys and women and men should have the same opportunities to be happy. Everyone should have the right to be themselves and be treated with respect no matter what. Kids will come away from this book encouraged to think about how the same things can make girls and boys happy or sad or excited, and everyone should listen to who they are on the inside and respect that in others.Look for all six Big Ideas for Little Philosophers board books: Equality with Simone de Beauvoir, Truth with Socrates, Happiness with Aristotle, Imagination with René Descartes, Kindness with Confucius, Love with Plato, and Truth with Socrates.
£8.54
Nancy Paulsen Books Chemical Hearts
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£10.44
