Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Candlewick Press,U.S. I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Charleys First Night
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£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes Camping
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes to the Museum Maisy First Experience
Book SynopsisFrom woolly mammoths to rocket ships, the marvels of a museum are more fun to explore when Maisy leads the way.On a rainy-day visit to the museum, Maisy and her friends explore everything from dinosaurs to a moon exhibit, from vintage vehicles to a giant dollhouse to the food exhibit. There’s always something new (or old) to see at a museum, and for little readers, it’s good to have a friend like Maisy along for the adventure.
£8.13
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes to the Hospital Maisy First Experience
Book SynopsisThe perfect prescription for preschoolers who may be visiting the hospital — and a healthy story-time choice for Maisy’s loyal fans.One day as Maisy is bouncing on her trampoline, she bounces a LITTLE too high. Oh, no! What will happen after she falls and hurts her leg? Maisy’s friend Charley goes with her to the hospital, where X-rays, a cast, and an overnight stay ensue. Maisy feels strange to be away from home, but a friendly patient soon helps her feel better. Little readers will be relieved and intrigued to share a memorable — and perhaps familiar — experience with Maisy.
£7.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Tubby
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£8.99
Candlewick Press,U.S. Judy Moody Declares Independence
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£14.44
Candlewick Press,U.S. Dont Want to Go
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Rizzlerunk Club The Big Bad Lies
Book SynopsisWhen a little lie turns into a more serious one, will Lily and Darby’s friendship survive—or is it the end of the Rizzlerunk Club? Lily Lattuga finally feels settled after moving to a new town and starting the fourth grade at a new school. She gets to live right across the lake from her best friend, Darby, who loves frogs and drawing just as much as Lily does. They even have their own club: the Rizzlerunks. But then things start going wrong: the new boy in class is a liar and a bully, and Darby begins acting strangely—she even breaks the Rizzlerunk pledge of honesty and gets Lily into trouble! And when something bad happens to one of the classroom rats on Lily’s watch, Lily finds herself caught in a lie with no clear way out. She realizes a little lie can snowball into a huge one that sucks in every good feeling and hurts others terribly. What’s a Rizzlerunk to do? Humorous, heartfelt, and full of illustrations that bring Lily’s
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Smallest Gift of Christmas
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£12.60
Candlewick Press,U.S. See You at Harrys
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Maisy Goes to the City
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£7.59
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Truth about My Success
Book SynopsisWhat happens when a bratty teenage star and a hardworking waitress get a taste of each other’s worlds? Featuring the best-selling Dyan Sheldon at her snarky, entertaining best.Paloma Rose is sixteen and already a major TV star. She has money, franchises, adoring fans — and an agent and parents who are dependent on her success to sustain their very comfortable lives. But all that could come to an end when Paloma becomes more famous for her bad behavior than for her acting and her show’s sponsors threaten to cancel the upcoming season if things don’t improve. Meanwhile, Paloma’s worried agent happens upon Oona Ginness working in a coffee shop. Maybe she’s not as tall or as blond as Paloma, but details aside, they really might be twins. So a plan is born: What if they send Paloma to a brat camp to become a better person and put the malleable and much nicer Oona in her place? Oona thinks it’s a stupid idea, but the money is hard to r
£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Big Surprise for Little Card
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£15.29
Candlewick Press,U.S. Jabari Jumps
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. I Wont Eat That
Book SynopsisCat has no idea what he wants — until it’s right in front of him.Cat is very hungry. But cat food is dry and dull and not at all yummy. So what in the world should Cat eat instead? Turtle eats worms, but worms are too wiggly. Fox eats rabbits, but rabbits are too bouncy. What everyone else loves to eat is thoroughly unappetizing to Cat. Until, by chance, the thing Cat really wants to eat appears right in front of him. What could it be? Christopher Silas Neal’s retro-style illustrations and easy-to-follow story are the perfect match for even the pickiest eaters — and the patient souls that feed them.
£14.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Chick and Brain Smell My Foot
Book SynopsisA Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor BookFrom Newbery Honor winner Cece Bell comes an offbeat, pitch-perfect storybook for beginning readers that will have them in fits of giggles.“Maybe your foot smells good. Maybe your foot smells great. But I will not smell your foot until you say PLEASE.”Meet Chick and Brain. And their friend Spot. Chick likes to follow the rules. Brain might not be as smart as he looks. And Spot just wants to eat lunch. In a graphic reader loaded with verbal and visual humor, Cece Bell offers a comical primer on good manners gone awry. Simple, silly, and perfectly suited for its audience, this tale of Chick and Brain’s constant misunderstandings and miscommunications proves once again that Cece Bell is a master at meeting kids where they are.
£12.34
Candlewick Press,U.S. Peck Peck Peck
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£9.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. Burger Wuss
Book Synopsis“Savaging young love, male adolescence, and . . . the fast-food business. . . . Did somebody say McSatire?” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Anthony has never been able to stand up for himself—that is, not until his girlfriend is in someone else’s arms. Then Anthony vows revenge and devises the Plan. It begins with getting a job at the fast-food restaurant where his nemesis happens to be a star employee. But when the Plan is finally in place, will Anthony’s hunger for revenge be satisfied? Will he prove he’s not a wuss?
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. The Hired Girl
Book SynopsisWinner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical FictionAn Association of Jewish Libraries Sydney Taylor Award WinnerWinner of the National Jewish Book Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature“Schlitz has crafted another exquisite literary gem, one told entirely via Joan’s vivid, humorous, and emotionally resonant diary entries.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)Fourteen-year-old Joan Skraggs, just like the heroines in her beloved novels, yearns for real life and true love. Over the summer of 1911, Joan pours her heart and her hope out into her diary — because maybe, just maybe, a hired girl cleaning and cooking for six dollars a week can become what a farm girl could only dream of: a woman with a future. Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz brings her delicious wit and keen eye to early twentieth-century America in a moving yet comedic tour de force, available in paperback.
£11.39
Candlewick Press,U.S. Farmer Duck
Book SynopsisCelebrate twenty-five years of a tale of sweet justice in this anniversary edition.Farmer Duck is no ordinary duck. He cooks and cleans, tends the fields, and cares for the other animals on the farm — all because the farm owner is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finally collapses from exhaustion, sleepy and weepy and tired, his farmyard friends come to the rescue.
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. ChooChoo School
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£13.49
Candlewick Press,U.S. My Day with the Panye
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£16.14
Candlewick Press,U.S. How to Heal a Broken Wing
Book Synopsis“Such a visual piece . . . readers young and old will return to the story to look more deeply; they won’t be disappointed.” — Booklist (starred review)In a city full of hurried people, only young Will notices the bird lying hurt on the ground. With the help of his sympathetic mother, he gently wraps the injured bird and takes it home. Wistful and uplifting in true Bob Graham fashion, here is a tale of possibility — and of the souls who never doubt its power.
£8.54
Candlewick Press,U.S. A Mighty Bitey Creature
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£16.19
Candlewick Press,U.S. Bears on ChairsOsos en sillas
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£7.59
Peterson's Guides,U.S. Do You Have a Secret Lets Talk about It
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£8.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd GRANDPAS BASEMENT Schiffer Book
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£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Am I Big Enough
Book SynopsisFinn cautiously observes his family doing all kinds of daily activities and wonders if he is big enough to do them, too. Join the young boy as he goes from cautious to confident and learns when and how to use good manners. Preschool-age children will delight in placing their hand on the clever handprint to see if they, like Finn, are big enough to do things like use their quiet voice at the library, share a cookie, and shake hands with grown-ups.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Promise Stitched in Time
Book SynopsisInspired by a true story about two Jewish girls forced to sew luxurious garments during WWII, this book explores themes of bullying, Holocaust history, and self-confidence. Promises can be hard to keep, but Maggie McConnell is determined to keep the promise she made to her father before he died. She must win a scholarship to a prestigious art program, but her grief gets in the way as she struggles to find her artistic vision. When Maggie purchases an old tweed coat as inspiration, she never guesses this fur-collared coat will forever change the way she views life and her place in it. The coat awakens her muse, but also awakens something else: Maggie believes its previous owner haunts the coat. Dreams and visions give way to clues from the past, and then a Holocaust victim's tattoo appears on her arm. With the help of a steampunk-dressing school outcast named Taj, Maggie must decipher what the ghost wants her to discover, and in the process find herself.Trade ReviewPromises can be hard to keep, but Maggie McConnell is determined to keep the promise she made to her father before he died. She must win a scholarship to a prestigious art program, but her grief gets in the way as she struggles to find her artistic vision. When Maggie purchases an old tweed coat as inspiration, she never guesses this special coat will forever change the way she views life and her place in it. There is a mystery to this tale that connects the coat to someone dear to Maggie's heart. With a brilliant plot, readers will love how all the different parts weave together to become one complete story. (Ages 8-12) -- Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Beauty and Bernice
Book SynopsisTwelve-year-old Bernice Baransky likes the grunge look she's come by honestly as the only girl at Porchtown Skate Park who can pop an ollie, ride the rails, and grind the slabs. She'd love to impress Wyatt Anderson, a skater who calls her Dude, but Bernice can't seem to do more than mumble when he's around. Should she accept help from a new neighbor, the proper and princessy Odelia, who is desperate to befriend her? Odelia keeps a fancy notebook called Odelia''s Guide to the Social Graces and spouts off hilarious lessons on poise, posture, manners, and what to do about embarrassing oopsies like unexpected burps and spilled soda. This exciting story takes readers on a thrill ride from the skate park's half-pipe to Smile Academy, a summer camp for Down syndrome children. A novel full of adventure and heart, it asks the question: can two very different people ever be friends?Trade ReviewBeauty and Bernice is a fun story about middle schoolers fitting in and finding their place and who they are. There's Bernice, who loves skateboarding, and there's Odelia, the pink "princess" who lives across the street. An unlikely pairing, however, they both learn and grow from each other once they let go of their obvious differences. (Ages 8-12) -- Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch
£11.39
Hyperion The Disreputable History of Frankie LandauBanks
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£14.74
Hyperion Dont Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens
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£16.14
National Geographic Kids Freedom Riders John Lewis and Jim Zwerg on the
Book SynopsisFreedom Riders compares and contrasts the childhoods of John Lewis and James Zwerg in a way that helps young readers understand the segregated experience of our nation's past. It shows how a common interest in justice created the convergent path that enabled these young men to meet as Freedom Riders on a bus journey south. No other book on the Freedom Riders has used such a personal perspective. These two young men, empowered by their successes in the Nashville student movement, were among those who volunteered to continue the Freedom Rides after violence in Anniston, Alabama, left the original bus in flames with the riders injured and in retreat. Lewis and Zwerg joined the cause knowing their own fate could be equally harsh, if not worse. The journey they shared as freedom riders through the Deep South changed not only their own lives but our nation's history.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.o
£17.06
Moody Publishers This Seats Saved
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£11.50
Moody Publishers Lies Boys Believe
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£13.25
Moody Publishers Teens Guide to Conflict A
Book Synopsis Perennial New York Times bestseller and trusted voice Dr. Gary Chapman teams up with Dr. Jennifer Thomas to share relational survival skills for every teen. Relationships matter. But they?re also hard. Conflict is a reality in life that can lead to isolation, anger, and broken relationships. With the proper tools, however, teenagers can learn to respond to conflict and experience meaningful community. They don?t have to be controlled by their frustrations. Instead, they can manage and even reverse the effects of anger. A Teen?s Guide to Conflict?a natural complement to the bestselling, A Teen?s Guide to the 5 Love Languages?helps teenagers tame the powerful emotion of anger, apologize (and receive apologies) in ways that actually work, and handle difficult or damaged relationships. Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas? new book with Paige Haley Drygas answers questions like: What?s the difference between good and bad anger? How can my anger accomplish positive change? What if I?m angry with myself? Are there different ways to manage conflict?friends and family vs. people online? When do I make things right, and when should I set boundaries? Why do some apologies fall flat? Readers discover a straightforward overview of the 5 apology languages, two assessment instruments, practical examples, and tips for real life situations. Teens? relationships matter. The principles they learn in this book will equip them for relationships that thrive now and in the future.
£13.25
Moody Publishers Money Matters for Teens
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£14.12
Bloomsbury Publishing USA Found
Book SynopsisA heartwarming tale about a familiar childhood mishap from award-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon.Trade ReviewA terrific combination for preschoolers and early readers who will sympathize with Bear’s competing desires. * New York Times Book Review *A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA winning tale about finding new friends. * Kirkus Reviews *Charm and warmth suffuse every page of this book, and the message that it’s important to do the right thing even when it’s hard is one that everyone needs to hear. * Library Media Connection *The story is as simple as can be, but the emotions behind it are complex, and Yoon’s bright, thick-lined digital illustrations reflect that—they’re both cute as heck and heartbreaking, and alternate between amusing panoramas and emotional close-ups. Knuffle Bunny fans, hark! * Booklist *Snuggle up with a favorite stuffed pal for a cozy lap read. * BCCB *A touching, satisfying story that models healthy love between people and their toys. * School Library Journal *Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones. -- Kirkus Reviews on Penguin and PineconeThis picture book, like many before it, proves that love comes in many forms. -- Booklist on Penguin and PineconeSimple yet affecting . . . ideal for a lesson plan on friendship, this book explores the theme sweetly and boldly. -- Library Media Connection, recommended, on Penguin and Pinecone
£13.49
Penguin Putnam Inc The Best Story
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad
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£16.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Every Cowgirl Loves a Rodeo
Book SynopsisNellie Sue is keeping it fair at the fair Nellie Sue is back and she's taking her cowgirl flair to the county fair. There are games to play, animals to pet, and rides to go on. But of course, Nellie Sue is really looking forward to the Bike Rodeo. She hopes that practicing will make her and her two-wheeled horse good enough to win against the reigning champion and her friend, A. J. Pickett. When a nearby goat gets loose and threatens to ruin A.J.'s ride, Nellie Sue knows that it's her job as an honest cowgirl to step in--even if it means coming in second place.
£16.19
Henry Holt & Company My Preschool
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£16.14
Henry Holt & Company Do Unto Otters A Book about Manners
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£17.09
Henry Holt & Company My Life as a Joke 4
Book SynopsisDerek Fallon discovers all the angst that comes with being twelvehe just wants to feel grown up, but life gets in the way with a series of mishaps that make him look like a baby. He passes out during a worm dissection in science class, falls flat on his face in gym class and gets a fat lip that causes him to lisp all day, and his plans for a monster-truck party turn into a bouncy house disaster. Why isn''t being in middle school as great as Derek imagined? Thankfully, with a little help from his friendsand, ironically, a Toys for Tots fundraiserthings seem like they could start shaping up at last.My Life as a Joke by Janet and Jake Tashjian is a Christy Ottaviano Book
£13.29
Kensington Publishing Girlish
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£13.46
Random House USA Inc Hatchet
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£999.99
Chronicle Books Ivy and Bean 01 Ivy Bean
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£13.49
