Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Chronicle Books Ivy and Bean Book 5 Ivy Bean 05
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£999.99
Ohio State University Press Through Fences
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Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of Helen Keller
Book SynopsisHer bravery, brilliance, and spirit brought hope to millions of disabled people.Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama on June 27, 1880. When she was just a year and a half old, she was left blind and deaf from an illness. In a very simple text, the author covers the important facts of Helen Keller''s life. Besides her extraordinary work with teacher Anne Mansfield Sullivan, she published several books and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1964.For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and personality” (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school bo
£7.99
Holiday House Inc The Word Eater
Book SynopsisLife is miserable for sixth grader Lerner Chanse at her new shool, where the MPOOE (Most Powerful Ones On Earth) Club ruthlessly rules over the SLUGs (Sorry Losers Under Ground). It looks as if Lerner is destined to be a SLUG, until she finds a magical worm that eats printed words instead of dirt. If Fip eats a word, that item simply disappears from the world -- forever.
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Holiday House Inc Dinosaurs Dont Dinosaurs Do
Book SynopsisHumorous Illustrations, easy-to-read text, and dinosaurs introduce young children to good manners and prosocial behavior. Dinosaurs don''t just take, take, take; dinosaurs do share. When they are mad, they don''t hit or bite; instead they use words to express their feelings. They shout and run outdoors; they don''t shout at a wedding or run in the china shop. Illustrating this book with funny pictures of dinosaurs, Steve Björkman helps young children learn the benefits of being considerate toward others and the secret to making friends. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.
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Holiday House Inc Sam and the Big Kids
Book SynopsisPoor Sam! He wants to play with the big kids. You are too small, they tell him. Go home. But when the big kids need help, who saves the day? Sam, of course! New readers will relate to being excluded by older kids, and they''ll cheer for Sam when he shows that he can help, even though he''s not big. Watercolor illustrations with pen-and-ink highlight the subtle emotions in this charming book. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.
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Holiday House Inc Pete Wont Eat
Book SynopsisEveryone is mad at Pete! Even Mom! But Pete can''t eat that green slop that Mom made for lunch. He won''t even taste it! His siblings want Pete to eat so they can go out to play. But Pete stands firm, and his siblings desert him. Mom makes Pete stay, but she is feeling sad about it. She is about to make him a sandwich when Pete decides to try the slop. He likes it! In addition to enjoying the yummy slop, Pete has learned the benefits of keeping an open mind and trying new things.
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Holiday House Inc Cat Got a Lot
Book SynopsisIn this book perfect for emergent readers, Cat wants a fish. He ventures out in search of one and comes across a horn in the window of a music shop that he thinks his neighbor Elephant might like, so Cat buys it. Cat''s search for a fish continues when he encounters a bookstore. Certainly bookworm Dog would enjoy a new book so Cat buys him one. Cat''s sweep of generosity continues as he buys a paintbrush for Bird at an art store and a plant for Rabbit from the florist. In his surge of excitement to give his friends their new gifts, Cat almost forgets to get himself a fish! When Cat returns home and presents his friends with their new things, they are all very happy, which for Cat is the greatest happiness of all. An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level C.
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Holiday House Inc Pete Makes a Mistake
Book SynopsisIn this charming easy-to-read companion to Pete Won''t Eat, which earned starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal, Pete''s sister Rose is having a party. She promises Pete some cake if he will deliver invitations to her friends Nell, Don and Gert. What a good deal for Pete! Pete brings Nell and Don their notes, but he gets distracted and forgets all about Gert. On the day of the party, Pete''s mistake causes many hurt feelings. Can Pete save the party -- and will he still get cake? An I Like to Read® book. Guided Reading Level E.
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Holiday House Inc Looking for Bongo
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£15.26
Holiday House Inc No Kimchi for Me
Book SynopsisYoomi loves Grandma''s cooking—except for stinky, spicy kimchi, the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. You can''t eat it because you''re a baby, her brothers tease. And they don''t play with babies. Determined to prove she''s not a baby, Yoomi tries to find a way to make kimchi taste better—but not even ice cream can help. Luckily, Grandma has a good idea, and soon everyone has a new food to enjoy. Celebrating family, food, and growing up, this story about a Korean-American family will appeal to picky eaters and budding foodies alike. Aram Kim''s lively art is filled with expressive characters and meticulous details—and of course, mouth-watering illustrations of traditional Korean dishes and ingredients. Backmatter includes information about kimchi and how it''s made, and best of all, a recipe for Grandma''s kimchi pancakes to try yourself! For more about Yoomi and h
£16.14
Holiday House Inc New Red Bike
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Holiday House Inc The Good Samaritan and Other Parables
Book SynopsisBack in print, a collection of seventeen well-loved parables of Jesus, from the bestselling author-illustrator of Quiet, Strega Nona, and many more. In simple, lyrical language, appropriate for young readers, Tomie dePaola introduces the best-known parables of Jesus, including the Mustard Seed, the Prodigal Son, and the Lost Sheep. Illustrated with bold, jewel-toned paintings inspired by early Christian art of the Romanesque period, this collection is perfect to share with families or classrooms as an introduction to these familiar Biblical tales. Originally published as The Parables of Jesus, this new edition features a graceful new design.
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Holiday House Inc Revenge of the Star Survivors
Book SynopsisMiddle school meets the Dark Side in this grimly hilarious survival story of a sci-fi-obsessed eighth grader.Clark Sherman's situation is desperate. He's just crash-landed on an inhospitable planet--also known as Festus Middle School--where the natives don't take kindly to newcomers . . . particularly ones who love sci-fi and memorizing episodes of the hit TV show Star Survivors. Hostile natives include violent bullies, uncaring teachers, and the fiendishly evil Principal Denton, and Clark realizes he'll be lucky enough to survive eighth grade, let alone thrive. But then, three kindred life forms make themselves known . . . and suddenly, Clark finds he not only has the will to survive, but the strength to fight back. Sharp, painfully funny, and deeply moving, Revenge of the Star Survivors is a story for sci-fi fans-- and for anyone who's ever felt alone in this world. Michael Merschel's witty writing, by turn
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Holiday House Inc Picture Book of Florence Nightingale A Picture
Book SynopsisThe founder of modern nursing comes to life in this accessible biography for young readers. Born and raised in a wealthy family, no one expected Florence Nightingale to grow up to do dirty work. But she found her life's calling after witnessing firsthand the atrocious conditions at hospitals in the mid 1800s. Where everyone else saw unavoidable chaos, Florence saw opportunity for order. She developed strict standards of hygiene and established extensive nurse training. Her new systems significantly lowered death rates and revolutionized the healthcare landscape of her time. When she was thirty-eight years old, Florence contracted Crimean fever and remained homebound for the rest of her life. She continued to fight for nursing reform and sanitary conditions, working from her bed as she met distinguished guests and published papers. This informative entry in Adler's well-known series contains biography, facts, and history accompanied by c
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Holiday House Inc Battle for the Castle The
Book SynopsisReturn to the magical kingdom first introduced in the best-selling fantasy adventure novel The Castle in the Attic—an “accessible, well told, and entertaining” sequel (Kirkus Reviews)It's been two years since William used a magical token to enter his model castle, fought a fire-breathing dragon, and defeated an evil wizard. He thought his adventures were over—until the magic medallion turns up again.This time, twelve-year-old William decides to share the secret of the castle, and invites his best friend Jason to join him. Together, the boys enter the castle and ride out into the kingdom in search of Sir Simon, the Silver Knight, William's old friend.But all is not well in this world—a mysterious ghost ship full of skeletons has washed ashore, and a plague of rats is terrorizing the countryside. As mysterious portents and chilling visions warn of disasters still to come, Jason and William wi
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Holiday House No Kimchi For Me Yoomi Friends and Family
Book SynopsisYoomi loves Grandma's cooking—except for stinky, spicy kimchi, the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. You can't eat it because you're a baby, her brothers tease. And they don't play with babies. Determined to prove she's not a baby, Yoomi tries to find a way to make kimchi taste better—but not even ice cream can help. Luckily, Grandma has a good idea, and soon everyone has a new food to enjoy. Celebrating family, food, and growing up, this story about a Korean-American family will appeal to picky eaters and budding foodies alike. Aram Kim's lively art is filled with expressive characters and meticulous details—and of course, mouth-watering illustrations of traditional Korean dishes and ingredients. Backmatter includes information about kimchi and how it's made, and best of all, a recipe for Grandma's kimchi pancakes to try yourself! For more about Yoomi and her famil
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Holiday House Inc The Shrinking of Treehorn 50th Anniversary
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£14.44
Holiday House Inc The Undoing of Thistle Tate
Book SynopsisThistle Tate is only seventeen, and a bestselling author. It''s too bad she''s also a liar. Now in paperback.It seems like Thistle has everything. Her Lemonade Skies series is wildly popular, with droves of diehard fans waiting for the next--and final--book. She''s even started dating her best friend, Liam, the one person who knows everything about her.Including Thistle''s deepest secret: she''s not really the author of the books.But as she gets to know one of her super-fans--and her handsome, charming brother Oliver--Thistle''s guilt starts to weigh on her. How can she build friendships when her life is built on lies?All Thistle wants is for the last book to be written, so she can leave this ruse behind her for good. But as the book''s deadline looms, a dramatic turn of events puts everything in jeopardy--Lemonade Skies, Thistle''s relationships, and even her own identity. Is she a victim, a fraudster, or both?Lies, jealousy, secrets. . .
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Holiday House Inc Giants Are Very Brave People
Book SynopsisA little giant learns to be brave with the help of a new friend, in this classic picture book from Florence Parry Heide, author of The Shrinking of Treehorn In a new edition, revisit this sweet, funny story of a giant finding his courage from Florence Parry Heide, author of The Shrinking of Treehorn and Princess Hyacinth. Illustrator Merrill Rainey puts a new contemporary spin on this fractured fairytale with his bright, playful cartoon style.Everyone is afraid of something, but Bigelow is afraid of just about everything–clouds, alphabet soup, baths. One day Bigelow meets a tiny woman who is afraid of HIM. Luckily, Bigelow is better at making friends than being a scary, and soon Mrs. Pimberly and Bigelow are eating pancakes together. Mrs. Pimberly is surprised Bigelowe is scared of so many things. Maybe if he acted more like a fierce giant and shouted “Fee Fi Fo Fum!” he wouldn''t be so scared. Can these m
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Holiday House Inc Field Trip to the Moon
Book SynopsisIt''s field trip day, and students are excited to travel on their yellow spaceship bus from their space station to the moon in this wordless picture book.An ALA Notable Children''s BookA Golden Duck Notable Picture BookClimb aboard the spaceship bus for a fantastic field trip adventure to the moon! Once their bright yellow ship lands, students debark and set out with their teacher to explore. They jump over trenches and see craters and mountains on the moon''s surface and even Earth in the faraway distance. But when one student takes a break to draw some pictures and falls asleep, they wake up to discover that the rest of the class and the spaceship are gone. How the student passes the time waiting to be rescued makes for a funny and unexpected adventure that will enchant children all over the galaxy.With rich atmospheric art, John Hare''s wordless picture book invites children to imagine themselves in the story--a story full of surpri
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Holiday House Inc Lolo Weaver Swims Upstream
Book SynopsisNot since Ramona Quimby has a character marched right out of a book with so much bravado, humor, and heart.--Barbara O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author of WishA headstrong girl’s quest to steal back her family’s dog goes awry in this humorous and compassionate novel.Lolo is stuck in summer school with a teacher who is out to get her while her family is still reeling from her grandfather’s death. Even his dog is mourning, howling outside all night and every night. Finally, lovable old Hank is sent to a farm across the lake that takes foster dogs.And it’s all Lolo’s fault. Lolo knows she has to get Hank back. In a tippy canoe, Lolo crosses the almost-dried-out lake to steal her dog back. But she runs into Noah, a student in her summer school class and Hank's new owner—and he loves Hank as much as she does.As Lolo’s plan unravels and her uneasy alliance with Noah grows into a frie
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Holiday House Inc ForgetMeNot Blue
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Encanto and Turning Red, this intimate and heartfelt middle grade novel follows two siblings fighting to stay together amidst the ripple effects of addiction and generational trauma.Siblings Con and Sofie’s mom promised that nothing would ever come between them–but when she disappears without any warning, she becomes the one who’s tearing them apart.With no one else to rely on, inseparable siblings Con and Sofie must decide who they can trust, and whether or not it’s safe to share their hearts with family members who have the power to hurt them. Sofie has always turned to Con–and to books–during times of upheaval in their unstable lives. But as their mother is arrested and their guardianship becomes uncertain, Sofie will have to find hope in the most important story of all: her own.Moranville’s captivating and vulnerable prose explores the ways in which addiction’s ripple ef
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Holiday House Inc Love Is a Big Feeling
Book SynopsisLove is everywhere… open your eyes! Award-winning photographer Shelley Rotner captures the joy that arises when we embrace our feelings, and our friends, in this warmhearted picture book.Choose love.Feel it…Say it out loud…I LOVE YOU.There are many ways to show love: with a smile, a hug, or a helping hand. There are even more ways to FEEL love, like spending time with friends and family, reading a story, or climbing a tree. When you open your heart, love is everywhere. Let it in! Let it show!Big feelings meet simple text in this cheerful celebration of love in all its forms. National Geographic photographer Shelley Rotner pairs accessible language with her signature upbeat portrait photography to capture the joy of self-expression and encourage kids to share their love with the world around them.
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Worthy Publishing MY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
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£9.49
Worthy Publishing Count Your Blessings VeggieTales
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£7.99
Worthy Publishing HEARTPRINTS
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£999.99
Worthy Kids The Berenstain Bears Love One Another
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£7.59
Beaufort Books Dont Give Up Dont Give In
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£17.84
Kregel Publications All Things Bright and Beautiful
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£999.99
Kregel Publications The Beginning of You
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£12.73
Vida Publishers Love Is Bilingual El Amor Es Bilingüe
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£11.64
Penguin Putnam Inc Little Miss Trouble and the Mermaid
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£6.31
Penguin Putnam Inc Mr. Tickle and the Dragon
Book SynopsisMr. Tickle has returned home from a day full of tickling to discover that his house has burned down! After some detective work, he discovers that a dragon is to blame. But can he stop the dragon from burning down everything else?
£6.30
Penguin Putnam Inc Mr. Good
Book SynopsisMr. Good, unlike Little Miss Bad, is very, very good. But he lives in Badland, where he is misunderstood and miserable! Will he ever find somewhere he belongs?
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Penguin Putnam Inc Little Miss Tidy
Book SynopsisLittle Miss Tidy loves to keep things tidy--but she often forgets where she puts her things when she tidies up.
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Price Stern Sloan Mr. Men and Little Miss Mr. Rude
Book SynopsisMr. Rude is the rudest man you?ll ever meet. When Mr. Happy notices how awful Mr. Rude is being, he
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Penguin Putnam Inc Mr Snow Mr Men and Little Miss
Book SynopsisLots of snow has put Santa in a bind. Who better to help him out than Mr. Snow?
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Penguin Putnam Inc Mr Tall Mr Men and Little Miss
Book SynopsisMr. Tall has one long problem, his legs! Can anyone help him?
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Penguin Putnam Inc Little Miss Tiny
Book SynopsisMiss Tiny makes many new friends despite the fact she is much smaller than they are.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Mr. Bounce
Book SynopsisThe spring in his step has got Mr. Bounce down. Can a pair of heavy boots help lift his spirits?
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Penguin Putnam Inc Mr. Daydream
Book SynopsisJoin a boy named Jack as he goes on a wild adventure with Mr. Daydream?-without even leaving his desk!
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Price Stern Sloan Mr. Busy
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Penguin Putnam Inc Mr. Clever
Book SynopsisMr. Clever thinks he is smartest guy around. But one day, helearns that he doesn''t know everything.
£6.34
Penguin Putnam Inc Little Miss Stubborn
Book SynopsisLittle Miss Stubborn hates being told what she can and can''t do, so she does whatever she wants!
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Price Stern Sloan Mr. Sneeze
Book SynopsisPoor Mr. Sneeze-he lives in Coldland, where everyone has a cold! He''s tired of sneezing all the time, so he goes on a journey to try to find some relief.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Mr. Perfect
Book SynopsisBeing perfect is quite a challenge for this Mr. Men character, but somehow he manages to maintain...
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Penguin Putnam Inc Mr. Brave
Book SynopsisThey''re back! Rediscover the zaniest characters you''ve ever met in this best-selling series which has sold millions worldwide. Bright and charming, with easily recognizable characters and a small take-along format, Mr. Men and Little Miss books are easy enough for young readers, witty enough for humor-prone adults, and highly collectible for one and all. Also check your local listings to view the Mr. Men & Little Miss TV show.Back to the Mr. Men & Little Miss microsite.
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