Children & Teen Books

Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes book 2 in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic - perfect for gifting.There is no Magic here on Earth. At least, that''s what you''ve been told... But in an ordinary-looking house in an ordinary-looking village, live a group of children who have just uncovered a secret.A tiny and helpless Magical Creature lost far from home leads the O''Hero-Smith children on another Starcrossing adventure through the Which Ways and across the galaxy. The children have a plan to get little Bug back to the fiery-ice planet where it belongs, and to prove to their parents that they can be trusted with Magic along the way...But a witch''s curse, venomous snowsnakes and a gang of fighter robots are waiting for them through the Which Ways.The fate of the galaxy is once again in their hands - they better not mess it up!A family w

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Book SynopsisFight for justice with swashbuckling soldiers in this abridged retelling of The Three Musketeers, part of the bestselling Classic Starts series that has sold more than 8 million copies!

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Book SynopsisTwin sisters. An isolated community. Generations of dark secrets ...Trade ReviewDeirdre Sullivan handles darkness in a way that instills addictive dread, but also, somehow, hope. She is a natural successor to Angela Carter - and Perfectly Preventable Deaths, a tale of rural horror, family and peril, is the Irish Gothic we deserve. -- Sarah Maria Griffin, author of SPARE AND FOUND PARTSThis is the novel the recent Sabrina reboot wishes it could be - a thrilling, eerie exploration of sisterhood, first love and dark powers hiding out of sight. Perfectly Preventable Deaths lures you in with wit and compassion before hitting you with horror and twists worthy of Stephen King or Shirley Jackson. Nobody writes teenagers or witches like Deirdre Sullivan, and Perfectly Preventable Deaths is her best novel yet. * Dave Rudden, author of KNIGHTS OF THE BORROWED DARK *I am completely smitten with Madeline's voice and this witty, wise and weird depiction of a quiet, strange village where neither girls nor small creatures are safe from predators. Deirdre Sullivan has crafted a tale that is both achingly tender and unsettlingly creepy, a world where magic and love have tremendous power and devastating consequences. * Claire Hennessy, author of NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD *Sullivan has an eye for the uncanny, a taste for the macabre, and a gift for beautiful prose. Perfectly Preventable Deaths is her best book yet. * Louise O'Neill *This intoxicating, skilfully crafted novel laced with sisterhood, first love and witchcraft is sure to entice fans of Angela Carter or Melissa Albert's The Hazel Wood. * The Bookseller, Editor’s Choice *This book, this book. Deirdre's writing is a drug, her characters crackle and the magic is so tactile you can feel rough bark and leaves under your fingers. I swallowed this whole. * Moira Fowley-Doyle, author of SPELLBOOK OF THE LOST AND FOUND *

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Book SynopsisTweety is struggling. Battling depression and faced with parents and friends who don't fully understand what's happening, sixteen-year-old Tweety feels like no one is listening and there's nowhere to turn to. Until she stumbles across Desi Girl Speaking, a podcast by someone else who's struggling too.Through episodes and exchanged emails, Tweety and Desi Girl begin to confide in each other, but as Tweety's depression deepens, she'll have to decide whether to stay silenced or use her voice to speak up.A powerful and compassionate novel about mental health and hope, for readers of Yasmin Rahman, Muhammad Khan and Danielle Jawando.(TRIGGER WARNING: this book explores mental health, including discussion of depression, suicide and self-harm.)

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Book SynopsisMeet the princess who loves breaking the rules and her Royal Unicorn, who happens to be a pig!A madcap new adventure series for 6-8 year olds, perfectly bridging the gap from picture books to chapter books, from award-winning author-illustrator Hannah Shaw, filled with pictures in all the colours of the rainbow and interactive extra material. When Unipiggle and Princess Pea discover a dusty old MAGIC BOOK, they can't wait to try it out. But then the book goes missing. Suddenly, there is chaos at the palace! The daisies have grown teeth, and, even worse, the King and Queen have been turned into UNICORNS! Can Unipiggle and Princess Pea stop the spells?Fizzing with imagination. Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora MoonTrade ReviewFilled with high-energy, full-colour illustrations, knockabout comedy, and lots of interactive extra material. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisFrom the stomping stegosaurus in the Jurassic period to the terrific triceratops in the Cretaceous period, there are over 150 prehistoric animals to find, including bonus modern-day objects.

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Book SynopsisFunny Stories For 7-Year-Olds is a bright and varied selection of wonderfully entertaining stories by some of the very best writers for children. Perfect for reading alone or aloud - and for dipping into time and time again.With stories from Dick King-Smith, Michael Bond, Philippa Gregory, Jacqueline Wilson and many more, this book will provide hours of fantastic fun.

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Book SynopsisStep into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth. From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat. Featuring additional information on 'Lazarus species' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved. With beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.Table of Contents 4: Lost But Not Forgotten 6: World Map of Extinct Species 8: Velociraptor and Protoceratops 10: Woolly mammoth 12: Chinese river dolphin 14: Formosan clouded leopard 16: Kunbarrasaurus 18: Giant moa 20: Thylacine and gastric brooding frog 22: Spinosaurus 24: Malagasy dwarf hippopotamus, koala lemur and giant aye-aye 26: Dodo 28: Atlas bear 30: Megalodon 32: Cameroceras and Giant sea scorpion 34: Steller's sea cow 36: Patagotitan 38: Glyptodon and Megatherium 40: Pinta Island tortoise 42: Quetzalcoatlus 44: Dire wolf and sabre-toothed cat 46: Passenger pigeon and Carolina parakeet 48: Jamaica giant galliwasp and Jamaican racer 50: Meganeura 52: Cave hyena 54: Great auk 56: Pyrenean ibex and aurochs 58: Lazarus species 60: Mass extinction events 62: Extinction timeline

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Book SynopsisMama Makes Books is a small, independent publishing company founded in 2020, producing books for newborns to eight-year-olds. We make books with love for children and the planet. We know that the early years matter and want our books to add value to children's lives. We endeavour to be a carbon-neutral company, ethical, sustainable, charitable and inclusive.

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Book SynopsisA stunning new picture book from Onjali Q. Raúf and Pippa Curnick, the creative duo behind the bestselling and award-winning The Boy at the Back of the Class.There''s a new girl in my class. She has eyes as wide and as golden as a tiger''s, a face as pale as a glass of milk, and hair as shiny as a mirror. I''d like to be her friend. But she never wants to play with me in the playground or make sandcastles in the sandpit.The cleverest people I know say that the new girl is sad because she had to leave her home, her family, her school, her toys, her books and all her friends too. But I''ve got a plan! There''s something I can do to make her feel better when she''s missing everything she''s left behind . . .With bold, beautiful artwork by Pippa Curnick, this heartfelt story about the power of friendship and kindness shows young readers what steps they can take to make refugee children feel welcome.

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to standing up to racism for young children and their families, with flaps to liftIt's never too early to teach children to be antiracist, and this lift-the-flap book is a great toolkit for young children and their families alike. It is all about recognising and celebrating the differences that make people who they are, and explains in age-appropriate language what racism is and how to help stand up to it.Find Out About: Racism helps curious preschoolers understand how other children live and the different challenges everyone faces, which is key for developing empathy. With flaps to lift, this is an excellent, interactive book for children and their parents and carers to share together.A free parent guide to talking about racism with young children is available to download separately.Also available: Feelings, Kindness, Saving Our Planet, Families, Making Friends

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Book SynopsisYoung love and conviction clash with authority in sixteenth-century England in this exciting and vividly written novel. Challenging times are tenderly and evocatively portrayed in ‘Robbie and Alice – Tudor Voyage’: the second book of Robbie and Alice’s Tudor adventures. 1521. England’s Cardinal Wolsey, doggedly pursuing his ambition to be elected Pope, plots to challenge Spain’s new American empire and so gain prestige from the King of France. Robbie, fifteen years old and Alice, thirteen, find themselves unwittingly at the hub of Wolsey’s plot. Together they do their utmost – while on a journey that takes them to the far side of the world - to thwart it. ‘Robbie and Alice - Tudor Voyage’ is a coming-of-age novel that anyone interested in life in Tudor England should enjoy.

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Book SynopsisNow available in paperback an extraordinary story about friendship and betrayal, revenge and retribution, but also redemption. Ideal for 11+ readers who enjoy Stranger Things. Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration in 2023.''Luxuriantly illustrated by the fabulous Levi Pinfold. This exceptional book about friendship and paths not taken should rake in awards.'' ObserverHex never meant for the girl to follow him and his best friend Tommo into the woods. He certainly never meant for her to fall off the rope swing and break her arm. When he gets blamed for the accident, Hex runs deep into the woods, ending up in a strange clearing that he has never come across before. There he meets an old woman who offers him a deal. She'll rid the world of those who wronged him and Hex can carry on his life with them all forgotten and as if nothing ever happened. But what Hex doesn't know is someone else

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Book SynopsisPush, pull and slide the tabs as two small children prepare for Christmas day in Busy Christmas! Join in the festive fun by sliding on sledges and decorating the tree, before waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve.Young children will love playing with this bright and magical board book with sweet rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Angie Rozelaar, part of the bestselling Busy Book series.Listen along to an audio recording of this story by scanning the QR code on the back cover. Discover more Busy Books for the festive season with Busy Nativity and Busy London at Christmas.

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Book SynopsisNext in the popular 'In Our Nature' series, Wild is a child's guide to the animal kingdom.

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Book SynopsisLittle ones can join in the fun with Katie the Kitten by pulling out the sliders, pushing up the tabs and making lots of noise throughout the house. Follow Katie as she pounces, snoozes and meows all the night long!Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text, from the award-winning illustrator of The Gruffalo, Axel Scheffler. Katie the Kitten has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.Discover more animal adventures from Axel Scheffler: Lizzy the Lamb, Pip the Puppy, and On the Farm.

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Book SynopsisJoin everyone's favourite little owl for a winter adventure, and explore lots of different kinds of weather, in WOW! It's Snowing, by Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl.Your favourite little owl is back, and this time she’s ready to discover the wonders of winter weather, from twinkling icicles to the first snowflake of the season. Little ones will love joining in with the WOWs, as the owl's tree fills up with more and more friendly animals.This fun, relatable story of friendship and nature is told with warmth and simplicity, and includes a weather-themed early learning activity at the end, making it a perfect board book for sharing with preschoolers at storytime.Little ones will find plenty more Wow! moments in WOW! Said the Owl and WOW! It's Night-time.

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Book SynopsisDESIGN, BUILD AND SHARE YOUR OWN APPS - NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!Design, build and share your own apps with the official guide from MIT App Inventor. Follow simple step-by-step instructions for six different projects using MIT's free App Inventor website, and you can make a maze game, a translation game and even a personalized chat app! Use what you've learned to come up with your own ideas, then download your new apps to a phone or table, and share them with friends!Along the way, you'll hear stories of young app inventors from all over the world, who are using MIT App Inventor to create amazing apps that solve real-life problems. Learn, invent and change the world!Trade ReviewPerfect for the stockings of STEM minded kids! * MIT Kids Press Christmas Gift Guide, Bookbairn *100% user-friendly and comprehensive, Become an App Inventor is a must-have for home inventors and school libraries alike. * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisPut your searching skills to the test and compete to find Wally first! A book of speedy searches to challenge yourself or play head-to-head with a fellow Wally fan.Wally-Watchers, are you ready to take on the ultimate search-and-find challenge? The fastest finder wins in this brilliant book of speedy searches!Play against an opponent or challenge yourself to spot Wally, his friends and over a hundred more truly tricky things to find as quickly as you can in the bustling scenes. There are hours of fun to be had for even the fastest of finders, so on your marks, get set... SEARCH!

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Book SynopsisA delightful, funny story about making friends and learning to communicate from award-winning and bestselling authorillustrator, Emma Yarlett. The lion is King and everyone in his kingdom is happy. Everyone, that is, except King Lion himself. The king feels lonely and decides he needs a friend. He tries everything: roaring hello, waving his paws, flashing a smile and even cracking a joke. But everyone just runs away. Then, feeling lonelier than ever, the king climbs up the tallest tower in his kingdom and roars and roars and ROARS! Now no one in the kingdom is happy. Until a little girl sees the king and comes up with a very brave plan to help him. A joyful, touching and vibrantly illustrated story.

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Book SynopsisHigh-Contrast Tummy Time Black-and-White Sensory Rag Book: Part of the A Wonderful Wood Collection for Newborns and Babies 0-2 years

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Book SynopsisNOVEMBER 2024 HOT OFF THE PRESS CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL PICK A picture book celebration of Three Kings Day, with foil details on the cover, is the perfect gift for the Epiphany season. Sofia and her abuela share a special Three Kings Day tradition: Abuela brings her wooden santos all the way from Puerto Rico and tells the story of the wise men seeking Baby Jesus, drawn by a star. Surrounded by family and beautiful tradition, Sofia basks in the beauty of the holiday. Drawing upon her own experiences with her Puerto Rican abuela, author Annette Clayton explores the food, stories, and traditions that surround Three Kings Day. With rich illustrations by Venezuelan illustrator Jone Leal,Hooray, It’s Three Kings Day! includes four pages of backmatter with traditional recipes, a Spanish glossary, and details about the way this holiday is celebrated in different countries around the world. The gorgeous holiday gift is also available in a Spanish-language edition, ¡Genial, llegó el Día de Reyes!

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Book SynopsisA brand new edition of the vintage children's classic by Rosemary Sutcliff. First published in 1951 and now re-issued by Manderley Press, with an introduction by Lara Maiklem and a specially commissioned front cover and illustrations by Isabel Greenberg.

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Book SynopsisWhat would happen if you took a swim outside a deep-sea submarine wearing only Speedos? How long could you last if you stood on the surface of the sun? How far could you actually get in digging a hole to China?And Then You're Dead offers serious answers to these horribly interesting questions. Paul Doherty and Cody Cassidy explore the real science behind these and other fantastical scenarios, offering insights into physics, astronomy, anatomy and more along the way. Illustrated with straightforward technical art and leavened by small doses of dry humour, And Then You're Dead is both scientifically informative and gruesomely entertaining.Trade ReviewIn the introduction to this hugely entertaining read, the authors hope that by combining 'science and gruesome detail', they'll bring us a book where 'Stephen King meets Stephen Hawking'. By the end, this mission has been triumphantly accomplished. * Daily Mail *Sure to please the macabre-minded. * BBC Focus magazine *Entertaining - if harrowing. * New York Times Book Review *Vivid, engaging and utterly fascinating...With bite-size morsels of astonishing science andthe perfect combination of smart-alecky writing and black humour, this page-turner will surely debunk anymisapprehension that science is dull. * Booklist (starred review) *As someone who is averse to flying, elevators, and a catalog of other things I'd rather not admit to, I found this book strangely cathartic. A great read, full of interesting anecdotes and funny commentary. -- Ali Almossawi * author of BAD CHOICES *

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Book SynopsisA classic picture-book edition of My Little Book of Big Freedoms illustrated by the former Waterstones Children's Laureate Chris Riddell and published in partnership with Amnesty International UK.We all want a good life, to have fun, to be safe, happy and fulfilled. For this to happen, we need to look after each other and stand up for the basic human rights that we often take for granted. This book features 16 different freedoms, each accompanied by beautiful illustrations. It shows why our human rights are so important – they help to keep us safe. Every day.Featuring a stunning cover and full-colour artwork.All royalties from the sale of this book go to Amnesty International UK.

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Book SynopsisWhat happens at midnight? The Midnight City promises a truly magical adventure for curious children who are awake past their bedtime.

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Book Synopsis*Over 140 million copies sold worldwide *Good for reluctant readers due to illustrative typeset *Educational edge as books contain facts about various places *Activity packs available to accompany certain titles*More fun and games online at www.geronimostilton.com/UKTrade Review"This is a fun-filled, early chapter book with cute new illustrations." - MD Walker, Netgalley

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Book SynopsisRoderick Usher invites his childhood friend to his family home, the House of Usher. A bleak mansion of gloom standing lonely at the top of the hill. A history of family illness, a mysterious' lake and the loss of his twin sister all play a part in the desolation of Roderick. Will Roderick's friend help him accept his family's fate?

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! William Kirwan, coachman for the Cunningham family, was killed last night defending his master’s property. Keen to help his friend recover from a particularly stressful case, Watson arranges for them to visit a friend in the country. But after a robbery baffles the local police, Holmes is drawn into a web of lies, blackmail and murder. It’s up to him to identify the villains – if he survives the case, that is …

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Book SynopsisHow horrible it is that people have to grow up and marry and change! The only change Anne is ready for is leaving Green Gables for Redmond College. As for marriage, she’s waiting for the Prince Charming she imagined as a girl: someone tall and handsome, with sad eyes and a sensitive voice. So when a dashing stranger appears, Anne’s dreams seem to have come true. But with everything changing around her, will Anne’s heart stay the same? Book 3 of the Anne of Green Gables series by L. M. Montgomery. A tale of literature’s most famous redhead and her colourful imagination. An excellent introduction to classic literature and perfect for readers aged 9+.

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Book SynopsisEmily St Aubert lived a happy childhood in her large home in La Vallee, France. But after tragically losing her parents, a strange sequence of events leads Emily to the mysterious Udolpho Castle. Here, she finds herself unfolding long lost family secrets ones which threaten to trap Emily

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated adaptation of Charles Dickens's Victorian classic – at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! After surviving fourteen long years with her horrible aunt, and nothing but a doll and an old handkerchief for company, Esther Summerson’s life is finally looking a little brighter. She’s going to school and making friends, real friends! The only thing Esther’s missing now is a mother. But long-lost parents don’t just turn up out of the blue on a rainy afternoon … do they? About The Charles Dickens Children's Collection: Bah humbug! Who says the classics are just for adults? Join Ebenezer Scrooge on his ghostly Christmas adventure, or follow orphaned Oliver Twist from rags to riches in some of literature's most famous tales from the foggy streets of Victorian London.

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Book SynopsisAn adapted, easy-to-read edition of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves - with engaging illustrations throughout. In a forest in Syria, a poor woodcutter called Ali Baba spots a cloud of dust in the distance. Fearing attack, he hides as forty men on horseback unload stolen treasure. Once they are gone, he helps himself. Ali Baba’s fortunes are looking up – until the robbers return and discover they have been, well, robbed. Now their leader will stop at nothing to find who did it, but it won’t be easy with the clever Morgiana out to stop them. About The Easy Classics Arabian Nights Collection: Do you want stories with genies, a flying carpet and a magic lamp? Your wish is our command! Join Aladdin, Ali Baba, Sinbad and others on their thrilling adventures. The Arabian Nights Children's Collection is perfect for young readers to enjoy for a thousand and one nights and beyond … Suitably adapted and illustrated for younger readers aged 7+.

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Book SynopsisNiles lives all alone in a big dirty house filled with memories of the people who used to live there. Then one day, a little boy appears on his doorstep and asks Niles to take care of his plant. Astonished, Niles takes the pot of dirt, and wonders what to do with it.As a seedling appears, Niles realises how empty and lonely his house is and begins to care for the plant, his house and himself. By the time the little boy returns his flower has bloomed into a beautiful poppy and Niles, and his house, are filled with hope again.This beautiful and uplifting story of loss and hope by Martin Widmark is accompanied by stunning, atmospheric illustrations by Emilia Dziubak, which capture Niles's journey from loneliness to friendship.Trade Review'Widmark's melancholy story about loneliness gains atmosphere and, ultimately, lift from Dziubak's beautiful illustrations, hand-drawn using colored pencils. Children will pore over the details and delight as Niles banishes murky darkness with light. Niles, his family, and the boy all present white in this Swedish import by way of Scotland. Lovely.'-- Kirkus Review'Hand-drawn illustrations done in colored pencils are rendered in gloomy drab colors until the plant sprouts -- then the light comes in. Niles washes windows, mops and cleans; his life has been transformed. The illustrations are dreamy, reminding me of Rembrandt, each one a work of art... Perfect.'-- Youth Services Book Review'A beautifully scripted, illustrated, and uplifting picture book.'-- Midwest Book Review'In this complex and mature tale of reawakening, pages boast dark, richly detailed illustrations aglow with deftly conjured light.'-- Booklist 'Extraordinary and uplifting.'-- Kindling'An absolutely fantastic book, which truly left me speechless. It is a book that talks about loss, about finding hope, and of new beginnings, with extraordinary illustrations and a simple, yet very profound text. It is the kind of book that captures every reader, young and old, and definitely one of a kind.'-- Our World of Wonder'Emilia Dziubak's illustrations contrast the gloom and doom of the old man's sorrowful and lacking life in his rundown house with the life and comfort that just one flower and one little boy can bring. The old man's despair is common in life and the story of his renewal is told and illustrated with compassion and hope.'-- Vermont Country Sampler'This is a wonderfully uplifting book about coming to terms with grief and loss, and the power of nature.'-- Juno'This book is hands down one of my top five, favorite children's books of 2018... This book is full of hope and just a wonderful story. The illustrations are stunning! This is definitely a book that I want to keep in our home library. 5 stars.'-- Goodreads Reviewer'Touching, sentimental story, with vivid, beautiful illustrations. Powerful story of loneliness, and how the smallest seed can bud into renewal, revival, friendship, and love.'-- Goodreads Reviewer'It's hard not to feel immediately drawn into this world and enraptured with its atmosphere.'--Let's Talk Picture Books blog'I enjoyed this picture book... I plan to buy this for my elementary library.'-- NetGalley Librarian'This was such a sweet book... The book has gorgeous illustrations throughout and it is mostly a picture book that follows the old man in his home. The detail is AMAZING and I loved spending time on each page to look through all the details. The story made me tear up a little at the end, it was very uplifting and a wonderful read. I think both parents and kids will really enjoy reading this one together.'-- NetGalley -- Cover2cover Blog'[A] tale of hope for all ages, told with stunning illustrations... The illustrations and mystery flower will appeal to emerging readers and the story will capture the hearts of mature readers.'-- Goodreads/Twitter--NetGalley'The narrative is crisp, unsentimental, and economical. A perfect marriage of text and illustration... This struck me as stunning, [both] as a story, as an example of poetically crafted storytelling, and as a work of art. The author is widely celebrated in his native Sweden, and it's a delight to have this translation now available. This is not only a wonderful book for the family shelf, it should have pride of place.'-- Goodreads/NetGalley'Uplifting and meaningful... The text is simple and the pacing just right... Encouraging and hopeful, The House of Lost and Found is an excellent resource for children to understand and empathize with individuals dealing with grief.'-- RedCapeTales.com

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Book SynopsisA collection of dark, funny retellings of classic fairytales for girls growing up in the modern world-from the author of Lampie __________ 'Wickedly delicious' SOPHIE ANDERSON 'Clever and witty' YARROW TOWNSEND 'Satisfying, surprising and consistently superb' MICHAEL MANN __________ A determined girl gives up on kissing a frog. A fearless heroine comes face-to-face with a not-so Big Bad Wolf. A monstrous princess, held captive on a deserted island, yearns to break free. Within this book are seven famous fairy tales turned into enchanting, inspiring and sometimes hair-raising stories for today's world, about girls with their own dreams and desires. These are no damsels in distress, but real young women of flesh and blood - who certainly don't need rescuing.Trade Review'A wickedly delicious book. Surprising, subversive and totally addictive' - Sophie Anderson'Spell-bound by these clever and witty stories' - Yarrow Townsend'*** - Praise for Lampie' - ***'Lampie stood out... a dark-and-stormy-night of a fairytale that I absolutely loved' - Hilary McKay'Schaap is a famous illustrator in the Netherlands and her debut novel will illuminate children all around the world' - The Times, 20 Children's Books for Summer

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Book Synopsis Christiane Engel's illustrations are fabulous...with a kaleidoscope of colours matched to easy on the eye layers of detail that make for lots of talking points Books My Toddler Loves An ALA Rainbow Book List Top Ten Pick for 2018! Learn over 100 early vocabulary words with a toothy toddler and her two dads! Cheerful acrylic illustrations and digital collage artwork will keep little eyes glued to the pages, searching for the silly woolly mammoth on each one. Designed to support babies'' natural pattern of language development, this first word book for the modern world reflects the earliest nouns, verbs, prepositions, adjectives and interjections that children learn to say. This new edition features a smaller trim size, just right for little hands--and a lower price, just right for savvy caregivers. Also available in bilingual Spanish-English and Spanish-only editions.

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