Children & Teen Non-Fiction Books
Pan Macmillan My Mechanical Romance
Book SynopsisAlexene Farol Follmuth is a first-generation American, a romance enthusiast, and a lover and writer of stories. Alexene has penned a number of adult SFF projects under the name Olivie Blake, including the webtoon Clara and the Devil and the BookTok-viral The Atlas Six. My Mechanical Romance is her YA debut. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, baby, and rescue pit bull.Trade ReviewThe message is clear: Women deserve to take up space in the STEM world too. A delightful teen romance about building robots – and new futures. * Kirkus Reviews *My Mechanical Romance shines a light on the struggles bright young girls face in STEM fields, and combines it with an adorable romance that will leave you warm and smiling long after the last page. It’s romcom perfection. -- Adiba Jaigirdar, author of The Henna Wars
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Busy Dancing
Book SynopsisJana Curll is an illustrator and art director. A graduate of the Illustration and Design program (IDEA) of Capilano University, she works in a variety of mediums from digital to oils to explore her subjects. For many years, she has worked developing visual programs and entertainment for children, and her work has appeared in magazines, science centres, greeting cards, puzzles, video games and toys.Jana can be found drawing vegetables with eyes and bright, busy map scenes in her studio between the mountains and the sea on the West Coast of Canada, where she lives with her husband, children, and a massive long-haired cat called Nori. She has also illustrated books in the popular Busy Book series from Campbell.
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Tweet Cute
Book SynopsisEmma Lord is a digital media editor and writer living in New York City, where she spends whatever time she isn't writing either running or belting show tunes in community theater. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a major in psychology and a minor in how to tilt your computer screen so nobody will notice you updating your fan fiction from the back row. She was raised on glitter, a whole lot of love, and copious amounts of grilled cheese. Emma Lord is the author of Tweet Cute, You Have a Match and When You Get the Chance.Trade ReviewGossip Girl meets Mean Girls mixed with To All The Boys I've Loved Before with a touch of You've Got Mail. It's basically impossible not to like. * Hypable *A just-right combination of sweet and cheesy. * Kirkus Reviews *
£8.54
Pan Macmillan Puppy Puppy PEEKABOO
Book SynopsisIn Puppy, Puppy, PEEKABOO, babies' favourite game is brought to life with easy grab-and-pull mechanisms and a shiny mirror.Open the pages to reveal the happy puppy, the shy bunny and many more adorable pets! With stunning illustrations by Grace Habib, punchy colours to engage babies’ senses, and soft learning about emotions, this is a perfect gift for babies aged 6 months or over.Also available: Duckling, Duckling, PEEKABOO!
£6.99
Pan Macmillan There are 101 Minibeasts in This Book
Book SynopsisThere Are 101 Minibeasts in This Book is perfect for children 2 years+ who are discovering the world and all of the creepy crawlies who live in it!From atlas moths to witchetty grubs, detailed pictures encourage little ones to develop their finding skills as they search for a diverse range of fascinating minibeasts in their natural habitats. Can they spot the hidden 101 bug too?With five beautifully illustrated scenes from award-winning illustrator Darcie Olley, and with activities on colours, counting and more, there is lots for curious preschoolers to learn and do.Discover more in the 101 series with There Are 101 Animals in This Book.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Vegesaurs PeaRex Rollercoaster
Book SynopsisIt’s the Late Crunchiest Period, when the world was dominated by the juiciest and freshest creatures ever to rule the planet: the mighty . . . VEGESAURS!When Ginger and the Pea-Rexes stumble across a herd of Broccolisaurus, Minty and Wasabi immediately jump onto the gentle giants, ready for a day of play! But when Split admits he’s scared of the Broccs, Ginger helps him overcome his fear. She shows him that when you take the time to understand those around you, it can the lead the way to friendships that can take playtime to new heights!Vegesaurs: Pea-Rex Rollercaster features your favourite characters from the hit show and laugh-out-loud text to read together, this board book story is perfect for young Vegesaur fans.Also available: Dinner Time!, Ginger Meets the Pea-Rexes and Baby Bok's Flying Lesson
£6.99
Pan Macmillan The Ice Children
Book Synopsis'As unforgettable as Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen' . . . a whirlingly imaginative storyline full of wonder and hope as well as warning.' - The TimesM. G. Leonard's story of a brave girl and her reindeer friend, who try to save her brother, is the perfect winter treat. The Ice Children is an exciting, modern, magical mystery adventure by the author of Beetle Boy, Adventures on Trains and the Twitchers series.Gorgeous coloured endpapers, and black-and-white illustrations throughout by Penny Neville-Lee make this hardback a perfect read for the whole family.At the stroke of midnight on the dawn of December, five-year-old Finn Albedo is found frozen on a pedestal of ice. His heart is beating, he is smiling, but no one can wake him.Finn’s big sister, Bianca, suspects that the tall mysterious stranger who first discovered Finn knows more than they will admit? Bianca's quest to discover the tTrade ReviewThis gripping adventure for 8+ is a sparkling, elegant homage to Andersen's 'The Snow Queen', with a powerful conservationist slant. * The Guardian *Leonard is at her best in this this chilly adventure . . . Drawing on traditional tales such as The Snow Queen, this thrilling drama with a powerful environmental message is so shiveringly atmospheric that it will make you wish for snow * Daily Mail *The Ice Children is written in her familiar quick-fire prose, and contains all the suspense that her readers have come to expect . . . Leonard's skill is to capture some of the enchantment of Andersen's fairy-tale, while creating a modern story that's thoroughly her own. * The Daily Telegraph *Glittering adventure * The Independent *The Ice Children bursts with winter magic. It is vivid and glorious - a classic filled with heart. -- Jasbinder BilanAs intricate and beautiful as a snowflake. M. G. Leonard has spun a magical masterpiece that children will love. -- Maz EvansLeonard's talent for writing exciting mystery stories, combing with the mesmerising danger of Hans Christian Andersen's original fairy tale, make this a compelling winter treat, full of jeopardy and excitement. There is a strong ecological message, too. -- Charlotte Eyre * The Bookseller *Utterly Spellbinding -- Phil EarleAs unforgettable as Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen' . . . a whirlingly imaginative storyline full of wonder and hope as well as warning. * The Times *Leonard's quickfire prose creates a fairytale with a refreshingly modern feel * The Oldie *A chip of the Andersen ice block . . . Revelling in the pleasures of snow and ice, and passionate about creatures associated with winter, this teaches us that love, nature and stories are powerful — and not to burn fossil fuels. -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times Book of the Week *As unique and precious as a snowflake, The Ice Children feels fresh and exciting, yet as timeless and magical as a classic. I have no doubt this book will be read and enjoyed for many generations to come - and may even help to change the world. -- Jess FrenchIdeal for curling up with on a frosty day * Woman's Weekly *M. G. Leonard's dazzling adventure story upends the snowglobe of familiar fairytales into a blizzard of delights: courageous children, adorable animals, a chilling threat and a passionate plea for the environment. A spectacular frostbitten fantasy destined to emerge as a future classic. -- Sam SedgmanThe wintry setting, fairy tale inspiration and dynamic mystery story mean [The Ice Children] will make a wonderful gift. * The Bookseller *I loved this! Weird and wonderful, packed full of peril and adventure, this wildly imaginative book is an absolute page-turner for both children and parents alike. A cracking and inspiring read written with real heart and passion. -- Liz HyderThis book literally sparkles with winter magic. Like a snowflake, it is really one of a kind. * Mini Traveller blog *The Ice Children by M.G. Leonard takes The Snow Queen . . . readers will mainly relish the sense of magic, the magical world and the talking animals that protect the children there. * Books for Keeps *A perfect Christmas gift * Piers Torday *The heart tugs echo those which give the Hans Christian Andersen classic its emotional helft - the fragility of childhood, the lurking danger of the dark adult world and the enormous power of love and faith. * The Big Issue *The importance of protecting the planet is driven home in this reimagining of The Snow Queen . . . Revelling in the pleasures of snow and ice, and passionate about creatures associated withwinter, this teaches us that love, nature and stories are powerful — and not to burn fossil fuels. * Lancashire Evening Post *
£11.69
Pan Macmillan Busy Royal Family
Book SynopsisGet to know the Busy Royal Family and meet the new King! Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the King choose his outfit, enjoy a day at the races and go on a fun carriage ride. What better way to celebrate the coronation?Marion Billet's illustrations bring this adorable book, part of her popular London range, to life. Plus a fun rhyming story and lots of things to spot makes this board book a perfect present for toddlers who like to play as they read.Tiny tourists can also celebrate the coronation with The King's Coronation, The King's Coronation Sticker Book and King Charles III's Colourful Coronation!
£6.99
Pan Macmillan Poems to Fall in Love With
Book SynopsisIn Poems to Fall in Love With Chris Riddell has selected and illustrated his very favourite classic and modern poems about love.This gorgeously illustrated collection celebrates love in all its guises, from silent admiration, passion and married bliss to tearful resignation. These poems speak of the universal experiences of the heart and are brought to life with Chris's exquisite, intricate artwork.This perfect gift features famous poems, old and new, and a few surprises. Classic verses sit alongside the modern to create the ultimate collection. Includes poems from Neil Gaiman, Nikita Gill, Carol Ann Duffy, E. E. Cummings, Shakespeare, Leonard Cohen, Derek Walcott, Hollie McNish, Kae Tempest, John Betjeman and Roger McGough and many more.Enjoy more poetry with Chris's Poems to Live Your Life By, one of the Bookseller's best poetry books of the last twenty-five years.Trade ReviewThis is a stupendously well-chosen, feelgood anthology in which even feel-bad poems feel good. This little book is a must-have, with poems that will make you feel more alive. -- Kate Kellaway * The Observer - The New Review *Riddell offers a stylish pick ’n’ mix for all tastes and his graceful illustrations enhance this volume, sometimes stretching a single poem out over three or four pages. -- Bel Mooney * Daily Mail and Mail Online *(Chris Riddell is) a life-long lover of poetry and in this beautiful volume, (...) he shows how poetry gives meaning to all our lives, from childhood through to old age. This collection is aimed at younger readers but people of all ages will appreciate the beauty of poems like Shelley’s “The Indian Serenade”, Byron’s “She Walks in Beauty” and “La Belle Dame Sans Merci” by Keats * Independent *Table of ContentsPoem - 1: Locks - Neil Gaiman Poem - 2: Postcards from The Hedgehog - A. F. Harrold Poem - 3: Love and Friendship - Emily Bronte Poem - 4: La Belle Dame Sans Merci - John Keats Poem - 5: The Beautiful Librarians - Sean O'Brien Poem - 6: Sisters of Mercy - Leonard Cohen Poem - 7: Wormwood - Margot Armbruster Poem - 8: You: An Achilles Apple - Sappho Poem - 9: It's No Use/Mother Dear - Sappho Poem - 10: She Walks in Beauty - George Gordon, Lord Byron Poem - 11: If I profane with my unworthiest hand from 'Romeo and Juliet' - William Shakespeare Poem - 12: The Indian Serenade - P B Shelley Poem - 13: A Small Dragon - Brain Patten Poem - 14: A Lost Language - Nikita Gill Poem - 15: Valentine - Wendy Cope Poem - 16: From Idem the Same, A Valentine to Sherwood Anderson - Gertrude Stein Poem - 17: i carry your heart with me - e e cummings Poem - 18: From Hamlet - William Shakespeare Poem - 19: A Red, Red Rose - Robert Burns Poem - 20: The Licorice Fields at Pontefract - John Betjeman Poem - 21: Mad Girl's Love Song - Sylvia Plath Poem - 22: Firework - Kate Tempest Poem - 23: Wild nights - Wild nights! - Emily Dickinson Poem - 24: Into My Arms - Nick Cave Poem - 25: I Don't Love You As if You Were a Rose - Pablo Neruda Poem - 26: Words, Wide Night - Carol Ann Duffy Poem - 27: Like a Flame - Grace Nichols Poem - 28: Like Otters - Hollie McNish Poem - 29: happiness - Roger McGough Poem - 30: The Bargain - Sir Philip Sydney Poem - 31: Corinthians . . . but the greatest of these is love - St Paul Poem - 32: Sonnet 116 - William Shakespeare Poem - 33: The Owl and the Pussycat - Edward Lear Poem - 34: How Do I Love Thee? - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Poem - 35: The Good Morrow - John Donne Poem - 36: If You Are an Ancient Egyptian Hero - Hera Lindsay Bird Poem - 37: The parent anniversary - Lucy Thynne Poem - 38: Dark Sonnet - Neil Gaiman Poem - 39: The Song of the Wandering Aengus - W B Yeats Poem - 40: Love After Love - Derek Walcott Poem - 41: My Life Closed Twice - Emily Dickinson Poem - 42: Solitary Observation Brought Back from a Sojourn in Hell - Louise Bogan Poem - 43: Goodbye - Carol-Anne Marsh Poem - 44: Me and My Dog - Phoebe Bridgers Poem - 45: Since there's no help, come let us kiss and part - Michael Drayton Poem - 46: O Rose Thou Art Sick - William Blake Poem - 47: Remember - Christina Rossetti Poem - 48: I Can't Remember What We Talked About - Chris Riddell Poem - 49: The Taste of a Biscuit - A. F. Harrold Poem - 50: Funeral Blues - W H Auden Poem - 51: Tomorrow when you will not wake - Jan Dean
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Bear Cub Bear Cub PEEKABOO
Book SynopsisPlay a game of peekaboo with this fun board book featuring easy grab-and-pull mechanisms and a shiny mirror finale. Open the sturdy pages to reveal Bear Cub and all his woodland friends!Peekaboo is a perfect way to connect with your baby and get them giggling. With stunning illustrations by Grace Habib, lots of friendly faces and punchy colours to engage babies'' senses, young children will want to read this book again and again.Play PEEKABOO with more books in the series:Kitten, Kitten, PeekabooDuckling, Duckling, PeekabooPuppy, Puppy, PeekabooLion, Lion, PeekabooMoo Cow, Moo Cow, Peekaboo
£7.59
Pan Macmillan Lets Meet Messi
Book SynopsisCatherine Saunders is a writer and editor, specialising in children's non-fiction. She has written about everything from Darth Vader to dinosaurs, and is passionate about creating engaging and accessible content for all ages. Her World Book Day title Spider-Man: The Amazing Pocket Guide was a no. 1 bestseller. Catherine has two young children and loves making up stories with them.Geraldine Rodríguez is a Mexican illustrator and digital artist. An animation and music enthusiast. She has created artwork for the Mihi series by Tae Keller, Fearless series by Mandy Gonzalez and other beautiful children's books. She loves fantastic and wonderful stories where she paints sparkly environments and cool characters, warm and pretty colours are her favourite. She lives in Nuevo Leon, México.Together, they worked on Let's Meet Messi, the unofficial biography for his young fans.
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Lets Meet Zendaya
Book SynopsisClaire Baker is a writer and editor for children who creates all kinds of books for all kinds of children and especially loves writing in rhyme. She lives in London with her family plus three cats and one big dog.Sawyer Cloud is a self-taught artist living in Madagascar, her birth country. She is a passionate artist who believes in the power of dreams and brave hearts to achieve big things in life. She has worked on more than 35 children's books including The Juneteenth Story by Alliah L. Agostini and Sugar Pie Lullaby by Carole Boston Weatherford. Sawyer loves music and has a long list of dreams to accomplish including travelling around the world and telling many stories.
£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Big Horns Little Horns
Book Synopsis
£13.49
Austin Macauley Nonformal Activity Related Learning
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers My Baby
Book Synopsis
£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers The Adventures of Mini the Jack Russell
Book Synopsis
£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers Frog and Newt
Book Synopsis
£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers Acting Monologues A New Collection Volume I
Book Synopsis
£6.99
Austin Macauley Publishers The Special Lady
Book Synopsis
£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers Elan The Martian
Book Synopsis
£13.26
Austin Macauley Publishers Ocean Times
Book Synopsis
£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers The Elf That Couldnt Stop Gaming
Book Synopsis
£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers What Does Ally Like
Book Synopsis
£10.79
Austin Macauley Publishers Travel Through Time With Baby 2
Book Synopsis
£11.52
Austin Macauley Publishers Disordered
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Economics Notes for Kids
Book Synopsis
£15.29
Austin Macauley Publishers The Great Hisses Hiss
Book Synopsis
£9.49
Austin Macauley Publishers Hungry Hugo
Book Synopsis
£8.54
Austin Macauley Publishers The Trainee Witch Who Changed Her Mind
£12.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Parvathy The Tale of an Elephant
£7.59
Austin Macauley Publishers The Kiwi That Kept Tumbling Down
Book Synopsis
£15.29
FriesenPress Blanket Fort
Book Synopsis
£21.84
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Earth
Book Synopsis
£7.59
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada What Are Planets
Book Synopsis
£7.59
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Dont Be a Bully
Book SynopsisDiscover the tools you need to build your social skills and learn how to avoid being a bully to others. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
£10.44
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada How to Deal with a Bully
Book SynopsisDiscover the tools you need to build your social skills and learn how to deal with a bully. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
£10.44
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Respecting Diversity
Book SynopsisDiscover the tools you need to build your social skills and learn why it''s important to be respectful and inclusive of others. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
£10.44
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Australia
Book Synopsis
£10.44
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Pinky the Pangolin
Book SynopsisPinky, the pangolin, loves two things: eating ants and sleeping (but mostly eating ants). An ant-hunting adventure introduces Pinky to other animals who live in his habitat. This charming, illustrated story also features facts about the pangolin''s habitat, body, behavior, and why it is threatened.
£9.49
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Skateboarding
Book Synopsis
£10.44
Bold Kids Minnesota
Book Synopsis
£8.99
Bold Kids Puerto Rico
Book SynopsisWhen planning a vacation to Puerto Rico, you might be wondering about the island''s natural beauty. Puerto Rico is an island that boasts many beautiful beaches and is rich in wildlife. While the island doesn''t have many large mammals, it does have a variety of plants and animals, including an abundance of birds and reptiles. The island is also home to many species of bats and iguanas. Many of these creatures have distinctive features, including large, high-pitched screams.
£11.24
Pomegranatekids CHARLEY HARPERS I AM WILD IN THE CITY
Book SynopsisCharley HarpersI Am Wildseries teaches little ones about wildlifethis time in their own backyards and urban areas Knowledge of our neighbors can lead to living in harmony. With Harper and his stylized animals, learn about roosting robins, rascally raccoons, and other creatures that have adapted to city life. Full of fun facts, this artful little guide is informative and entertaining. Durable board book printed on thick paperboard24 pages, fully illustrated in color Perfect size and thickness for little hands Bright colors keep little ones engaged
£7.55
LifeWay Christian Resources C.S. Lewis
Book Synopsis
£11.92
Dr. G.F. Welch, Illustrated by Irina Kostunina Another Fish Story
Book Synopsis
£12.80
Indy Pub King Monte Are You My PE Teacher
Book Synopsis
£14.99
Indy Pub Emma Kate and The Show and Tell Day
Book Synopsis
£6.40
IngramSpark Sister is Coming
Book Synopsis
£14.99
