Children & Teen Books
Penguin Random House Children's UK Keep Your Friends Close
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Happy Yak Torla and Smorla and The Deeper than Average Hole
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Pan Macmillan Chick Pea
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Pan Macmillan The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland
Book SynopsisKate Hindley lives in Bristol. She studied illustration at Falmouth College of Art, and went on to work for two years as a children's print designer at a studio in Northampton, whilst working freelance on children's books and greetings cards. She has exhibited with her good chums Girls Who Draw and Inkygoodness across the UK, and had a jolly good time painting up a totem pole for the Pictoplasma Character Walk exhibition 2011. Kate's first picture book The Great Snortle Hunt, written by Claire Freedman, was longlisted for the 2013 Kate Greenaway Medal. Since then Kate has provided illustrations for a number of bestselling picture books including How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth, You Must Bring a Hat and Worst in Show.Carys Bexington was born and raised near the Jurassic Coast in West Dorset. She spent her childhood climbing every single tree in the fields around her family's old and draughty farm house, filling jotter after jotter with i
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Pan Macmillan Happy Eid Sticker Activity Book
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Hachette Children's Group Illegal
Book SynopsisThis is a powerful and timely story about one boy''s epic journey across Africa to Europe, a graphic novel for all children with glorious colour artwork throughout. From Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children''s Laureate, and the team behind his bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels. Ebo: alone.His sister left months ago. Now his brother has disappeared too, and Ebo knows it can only be to make the hazardous journey to Europe. Ebo''s epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his sister.*Winner of the Judges'' Special Award at the Children''s Books Ireland Book of the Year Awards*''Beautifully realised and punchily told.'' Alex O''Connell, The Times Children''s Book of the Week''A powerful, compelling work, evocatively illustrated ... It would take Trade ReviewBeautifully realised and punchily told. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times, Children's Book of the Week *A powerful, involving graphic novel. -- Nicolette Jones * Sunday Times, Books to Watch Out For *A deeply affecting account. -- Sarah Donaldson * The Observer, Children's Book of the Week *An absolute must-read, this graphic novel is thought-provoking, profound, sensitive and totally gripping. * Book Trust *This is an outstanding book, told with honesty and heart. * Irish Independent *A powerful, compelling work, evocatively illustrated ... It would take a hard heart not to be moved by this book. * Financial Times *Rigano's portraits create a real emotional affinity with the characters * Irish Times *A graphic novel which has the potential to move the hearts and minds of young people in a positive way. Topical and of the utmost relevance to young readers, the subject of Illegal is the plight of migrants. So this book is a big deal...what this moving story offers is an insight into the human stories behind the numbers...Illegal gives us that intimate perspective on a topic too often dehumanised by faceless fatality figures on new broadcasts * Evening Echo (Cork) *Timely story * Irish Mail on Sunday *This graphic novel, from the team behind the Artemis Fowl comics, will help you to start a discussion on the migrant crisis in an accessible way. * Teach Primary *Empathy comes from understanding, and that is what makes this book so incredibly important, especially now...i read the whole book in one sitting as I could not put it down. It is one of the very few graphic novels to make me cry. It's powerful, beautiful, illuminating and heartbreaking...Thank you Colfer, Donkin, and Rigano for this vital book. Highly recommend. * Scoop *This is a gem of a book. A graphic novel which is gripping, inspiring and immensely tragic * Teaching English *'arresting graphic novel. Full of contrasts - cold sea and scorching desert, small kindnesses and casual cruelty, hope and sorrow - it tells the stories behind the blunt headline statistics * The Guardian *
£10.44
Walker Books Ltd Guess How Much I Love You in the Winter
Book SynopsisA beautiful new gift edition of this seasonal Guess How Much I Love You tale, perfect for cosy Christmas story-times. With a deluxe textured case and red foil details, this would make the ideal festive present for a loved one of any age. Guess How Much I Love You is a beloved and bestselling modern classic. It has sold over 60 million copies in 57 languages worldwide.
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Sourcebooks Two Perfect Lies
Book SynopsisNatalie D. Richards writes books that will keep you up way past your bedtime. She lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio and when she's not writing or reading, you can probably find her wrangling Wookiee, her enormous dustmop of a dog. Visit her on Instagram @natdrichards or at nataliedrichards.com.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Gawain and the Green Knight (Easy Classics)
Book SynopsisBook 5 in the series of Arthurian legends - retold at an easy-to-read level for younger readers! Sir Gawain is impatient to prove himself worthy of his seat at the Round Table, and the arrival of a giant provides the perfect opportunity – or so it seems. But the result is not the glorious quest Gawain had hoped for. It is a seemingly doomed one that will test his honour as a knight to the hilt. About The Legends of King Arthur series: Epic battles, thrilling quests and forbidden love combine in the medieval story of the boy who would be king. A retelling of the Arthurian legends, adapted and illustrated to introduce children aged 7+ to classic folklore. Great to share aloud, just like the original tales.Table of ContentsSir Gawain is impatient to prove himself worthy of his seat at the Round Table, and the arrival of a giant provides the perfect opportunity – or so it seems. But the result is not the glorious quest Gawain had hoped for. It is a seemingly doomed one that will test his honour as a knight to the hilt.
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Nosy Crow Ltd Making A Baby: An Inclusive Guide to How Every
Book SynopsisIn this honest, accessible illustrated guide to how babies are made, young readers can find out exactly what is needed to grow a baby, from introducing the basic building blocks of life such as sperm and eggs, to explaining the different ways that these building blocks can be put together to create a family. Working closely with a leading national LGBT organisation, this inclusive guide to Making a Baby covers sex, sperm and egg donation, IUI, IVF, surrogacy and adoption, as well as explaining how a baby grows in the womb and about different kinds of births. Written in gentle and accessible language that can be shared with younger children or read alone by confident readers, we hope this book and its clear illustrations will provide the stepping stone for every parent to have an open conversation with their child about how babies are made, and their family began.
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Little Tiger Press Group I Really Really Need a Wee
Book SynopsisBush Baby is in a fix. She didn't need a wee before she left home - now she needs one right away! Uh-oh!But what will she do if there's just nowhere to go? It's a wee-wee emergency!A pant-wettingly funny tale of determination and self-awareness - packed with toilet humour, and now in a chunky board book format! Perfect for teaching children the importance of that last-chance bathroom trip . . . Featuring eye-catching illustrations of everyone's favourite Bush Baby from the super-talented Duncan Beedie, and a hilarious rhyming text by award-winning Karl Newson, this cheeky board book is perfect for little ones who are starting out with potty and toilet training.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Greatest Cricket Stars Babar Azam
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Usborne Publishing Ltd My Big Happy Christmas Colouring Book
Book SynopsisThis bumper first colouring book is packed full of Christmas illustrations to colour, from Santa and snowmen to reindeer and elves - it's an ideal activity book for very young children to enjoy during the festive season. With over 90 charming yet simple outlines, children will have hours of fun in the run-up to the big day, as well as developing mark-making and pencil control skills.
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Nosy Crow Ltd Animal Actions Stomp Like an Elephant
Book SynopsisA stompingly good novelty book with hilarious animals and fun sliders!
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Gemini Books Group Ltd Cozy World Comfy Dreams Easy Colouring and Sticker Scene for Teens Young Adults and Adults
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Flying Eye Books Ning and the Night Spirits
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Nosy Crow Ltd Dungeon Runners Ocean Chase
Book SynopsisThe third in an action-packed new adventure series from Blue Peter Award-winning author Kieran Larwood and Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Joe Todd Stanton. Young readers will love discovering the world of the Dungeon Runners!A funny and exciting fantasy adventure story - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, The TimesARE YOU READY FOR THE CHALLENGE? It's time to fight or take flight!Kit thought he was ready for anything, but when he discovers the next dungeon is at the bottom of an ocean he's not so sure - he can't swim!But with his trusty teammates, Sandy and Thorn, keen to do battle, solve puzzles and find treasure, Kit is up for the challenge. Now is his chance to prove himself as a hero, once and for all!Have you got what it takes to survive the Dungeon?Now is your chance to prove it!Highly illustrated, humorous and immediately enthralling, this first volume in a new series will appeal to 7+ D&D fans in particular - The GuardianPresented in large, clear font and with black and white illustrations throughout, this funny, exciting, imaginative adventure story is a great introduction to fantasy fiction for newly independent readers - BookTrust
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Nosy Crow Ltd A Horse Called Now
Book Synopsis"When I'm afraid, I breathe in and out and let the feelings come . . . and then go. Nothing lasts forever."Now the Horse enjoys the singing of the birds, the chattering of the crickets and all the wonders of nature.But Rabbit fears being chased by a fox, and Hen thinks a swooping magpie will catch her chicks.When a thunderstorm arrives, Now leads her friends to shelter . . . where they soon discover that not everything is as frightening as it seems.A calm and reassuring story about overcoming worries and living in the present moment with beautiful artwork from Alexandra Finkeldey.
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Real Reads Old Curiosity Shop
Book SynopsisLittle Nell Trent’s childhood is over. Her grandfather’s mind is failing, his dark secret makes him sad and distracted, and he has nobody to care for him but Nell. The grotesque Daniel Quilp is out to cause trouble. What plans does he hatch with the dreadful Sampson and Sally Brass? What use can he hope to make of the foolish Dick Swiveller? Is Nell’s one true friend, Kit, a match for Quilp’s villainous mind? Nell and her grandfather must disappear or be separated forever, and so they begin their lives as beggars. When a mysterious gentleman arrives in London, determined to track them down, it becomes a race against time and against the evil of Quilp. Can Little Nell keep her grandfather safe? Who will protect Nell? Will the mysterious gentleman find them before it is too late?Trade ReviewAt a recent department meeting, it became evident that Dickens is an author who can divide a room. ‘Let’s teach some Dickens at key stage three,’ some argued. ‘I can’t imagine anything worse,’ others said. ‘Too difficult’, ‘too wordy’, ‘enough to put anyone off’. ‘But the stories are great,’ I argued. It’s easy to see both sides of the argument. As someone who has dipped in and out of Dickens over the years, I have always been delighted by the actual reading of the novel, but sometimes it has taken a considerable effort of will to start the thing. Many are long, all are complex, and there is some truth in the assertion that they are too difficult—not for all, certainly, but for some children at key stage three, Dickens could sound the death knell for reading pleasure. There is a case, then, for a differentiated Dickens, and here, as with other literary classics, Real Reads provides a helpful solution. The series currently includes nine of the major novels: Bleak House, A Christmas Carol, David Copperfield, Hard Times, Oliver Twist and Great Expectations, The Old Curiosity Shop, A Tale of Two Cities and Little Dorrit. All follow the same format—a couple of pages introducing the characters with some delightful illustrations by Karen Donnelly, forty-seven pages of narrative and a ‘Taking Things Further’ section at the back. Like other Real Reads, too, the novels are not designed to replace the originals, but to complement them. The publisher’s hope is that for some readers, the Real Reads are a springboard into the original texts; for others it is to broaden their range of cultural experience and introduce them to a world of wonderful plots and characters. What makes these retellings particularly appealing from a classroom point of view is that significant attention is paid to the language use characteristic of the authors. The novels are retold with some integrity to the original—that is that some of the cadence of Dickens is retained; that some of the vocabulary remains authentic, and that some of those seminal passages remain relatively unaltered. Take the opening of A Tale of Two Cities as an example, ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times; it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness; it was the season of wealth, it was the season of poverty. In short, it was a time very much like the present.’ In short, it is very much like the original. The retellings go some way to preserving Dickens’s characters and while there are of course casualties, the characters that remain are rounded and engaging. For Oliver we feel pity as he pleads with Sikes ‘P-p-p-please don’t make me steal,’ in the face of Sikes terrifying whisper ‘Quiet, vermin’. We long for Nancy to be saved by Mrs Maylie and feel the poignancy of her departure: ‘You must take Oliver to safety. I must return to my life.’ We sense the justice in Fagin’s wait for death ‘his face so distorted and pale, his eyes so bloodshot, that he already looked more dead than alive as he awaited his punishment.’ Of course, we also feel the delight and relief as ‘Oliver and Mr Brownlow walked hand in hand to their carriage.’ Some of Dickens’s humour is preserved: Mrs Joe is to be found bringing Pip up by hand and at the birth of David Copperfield, Peggotty’s ‘bosom swelled with such joy and pride that two buttons popped from her bodice and flew across the room.’ The heartbreak remains too: ‘As he wasted away over the next few days, Little Dorrit didn’t leave her father’s side. His spirit was like a maimed bird, able to think only of the place that had broken its wings. Finally, his spirit broke free of all earthly concerns. Little Dorrit wept bitterly. The ‘Filling in the Spaces’ section at the back of each book provides a helpful resource for teachers. Elements of the plot that have been omitted in order to contain the retelling in such a thin volume are listed here and can provide a useful point of departure to read some of the original text. There is some contextual material pertinent to the text, so for Little Dorrit we learn that Dickens’s father was sent to Marshalsea Prison when Dickens was twelve and for Hard Times we can read about the rise of steam power and the way in which machinery in factories gave rise to mass migration to cities. There is also a two-page section called ‘Food for thought’ that provides points for discussion, themes, style and symbols and would neatly help shape classroom discussion and activity. In The Old Curiosity Shop, for example, ‘Oscar Wilde said that Nell’s death makes the reader laugh, whereas critics in Dickens’ time were usually overcome by grief. Which is closer to your own reaction? Why?’ would lend itself very well to paired, group or whole-class debate. Thinking about how the symbols of fog, hands, light and shadow and city and countryside match the action in Bleak House immediately suggests ways in which pupils might track language against action as they read. At the lower end of the price range for class readers, the excellent and durable quality of the books presents a good investment at £4.99 RRP for individual texts. -- Jane Campion * English in Use *
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Bonnier Books Ltd Billy and the Balloons
Book Synopsis‘And when everyone saw that only tiny Billy Was holding the balloons, they were really scared SILLY! “Hold Tight, Billy!” his worried daddy cried. So Billy held tight and had a magic ride.’ Billy is a young boy who finds himself floating away through the clouds when he holds a bunch of balloons. Different characters, human and animal, scramble to save Billy, but soon find themselves along for the ride. Will Billy be able to return to Earth and will he be able to use the balloons to help Santa Claus and his tired reindeer to deliver their presents on Christmas Eve? Billy and the Balloons is a festive treat with serious re-readability that children and adults can enjoy together.
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Weldon Owen Children's Books Deep Sea Danger
Book SynopsisPage-turning, fact-based fiction for independent readers, inspired by real-life OceanX explorers and discoveries. Has bad luck turned into the opportunity of a lifetime? Accidental stowaway Marena Montoya is thrilled to learn she can join her brother Lucas on a search for long-lost sunken treasure. But then disaster strikes! Lucas is stuck deep underwater in a disabled sub. Can Marena use her OceanX training to save the day?
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Five Mile Easter Bunnys Clumsy Crew
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Scholastic Mortal Engines
Book SynopsisIn a dangerous future, huge motorized cities hunt, attack and fighteach other for survival. As London pursues a small town, youngapprentice Tom is flung out into the wastelands, where a terrifyingcyborg begins to hunt him down. The first book in the award-winning MORTAL ENGINES quartet.
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Wordsworth Editions Ltd Little Women
Book SynopsisLittle Women is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, based on the author's own youthful experiences. It describes the family of the four March sisters living in a small New England community. Meg, the eldest, is pretty and wishes to be a lady; Jo, at fifteen is ungainly and unconventional with an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of thirteen with a taste for music and Amy is a blonde beauty of twelve. The story of their domestic adventures, their attempts to increase the family income, their friendship with the neighbouring Laurence family, and their later love affairs remains as fresh and beguiling as ever.
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Simon & Schuster Ltd Finding Hope
Book SynopsisThe first book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series from Nicola Baker, star of Our Farm in the Dales. Perfect for readers 8+ and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Dick King Smith and The Snow Foal. With stunning illustrations from Rachael Dean throughout.'A warm, touching tale of life on a farm. Packed with adventure, humour and love - this is the perfect book for animal lovers,' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear When ten-year-old Ava moves to Whistledown Farm while her parents are working abroad, she must swap city life for mud, wellies and animals. But as one catastrophe follows another, will Ava learn to love life on the farm and find hope in nature? And can a very special little lamb show Ava that when all might seem lost, hope can be found... ‘Baker is a gifted writer, and her bucolic adventure harks ba
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Magic Cat Publishing Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings
Book SynopsisDoctor Diplo is the Jurassic kingdom's best-loved therapist.Meet him and ten of his Jurassic friends...Steggie the Angry DinosaurRex the Scared DinosaurBruno the Sad DinosaurMinka the Happy DinosaurPoppy the Lonely DinosaurPercy the Shy DinosaurTerrie the Excited DinosaurTrev the Overwhelmed DinosaurIggy the Bored DinosaurNino the Content DinosaurHear their stories, and discover how to navigate different emotions with simple mindfulness tools and exercises.This cute and funny, full-colour guide on emotions and feelings for children 5+ offers:-Ten read-aloud stories demonstrating tools to help navigate different emotions-An opportunity to open up conversations about feelings in a gentle and approachable way-Simple mindfulness exercises from Australian child psychologist Amber Owen-Sweet, colourful illustrations that bring the story to life and provide opportunity to discuss each feeling in turn-A 'how to use this book' guide for carers at the back of the bookWritten by best-selling, prize-winning author Swapna Haddow, with calming, charming illustrations from Yiting Lee, this is the perfect book to help every little person master their big feelings.Words of praise for Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings:A Bookseller's Editor's Pick of the Month: "exciting and intelligent".
£13.49
Sweet Cherry Publishing Geronimo Stilton: The Great Diamond Robbery
Book SynopsisGeronimo Stilton isn’t much of a sportsmouse, so why would he be competing in a golf tournament? Well, his grandfather needs a partner of course! Soon there is trouble ... someone is planning to steal the solid gold Super Mouse Cup with the world-famouse giant diamond! Can Geronimo stop the thief in time?! About the Geronimo Stilton series: Geronimo Stilton is a bestselling children’s series with a dedicated international fan base. As seen on Netflix, the series follows the adventures of the Geronimo Stilton the fa-mouse journalist, as he searches for the next hot scoop. With illustrations and fun fonts throughout, Geronimo Stilton is perfect for reluctant readers aged 5+ years.
£4.74
Quarto Publishing PLC Malala Yousafzai
Book SynopsisIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
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Scholastic Boys With Sharp Teeth
Book SynopsisWE WERE LIARS meets THE RAVEN BOYS in this steamy,mind-bending tale of revenge, sinister privilege and forbiddendesires set at an elite boarding school.
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Mummy Fairy and Me FairyinWaiting
Book SynopsisThe perfect story to read together with your little one.My mummy looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she''s not. Because she can turn into a fairy. She just has to shut her eyes tight, say ''Marshmallow'' . . . and POOF! She''s Mummy Fairy.Ella''s family has a big secret - her mummy is a fairy! She can do amazing spells with her computawand. Only, sometimes the spells go a bit wrong, and that''s when Ella steps in to the rescue. In this brand-new book of magical adventures, there are very naughty monkeys, a swimming pool filled with ice cream, and the best birthday party ever - complete with giant cakes and fairy dust.And after so much fun and adventure, will Ella get her wish and become a magical fairy, just like her mum?The second book in this magical series for 5-7 year olds, from global bestselling author Sophie Kinsella.
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Pan Macmillan The Flying Bath
Book SynopsisA fantastic bathtime adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts – perfect for reading together.When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency – but they're always home for the children's bathtime at the end of the day. With simple rhyming speech-bubble text from bestselling author Julia Donaldson, The Flying Bath is great to read aloud and perfect for developing reading confidence. This playful and adventurous story is brought to life by the richly detailed, sumptuous artwork of award-winning illustrator David Roberts, completing this irresistible book for young readers.Enjoy the other stories by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: The Troll, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, Tyrannosaurus Drip and The Cook and the King.Trade ReviewThis delightful book will make a splash long before bath time arrives. * Lancashire Evening Post *
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HarperCollins Publishers World Burn Down
Book SynopsisA powerful and potent look at the destruction humans wreak upon the Amazon rainforest, by the bestselling author of Young Bond. Carlos's mother works for IBAMA, Brazil's Environmental Authority. As head of a specially trained task force, her role is to protect the Amazon from the farmers, loggers and miners who are illegally destroying the precious rainforest. It's a dangerous role and when she upsets some of these land-grabbers, they decide to teach her a lesson by kidnapping her son, Carlos. Taken deep into the Amazon, Carlos manages to escape his captors only to find himself trapped by the fast-moving fires. Will he be able to outrun the flames as the world around him burns to the ground? The terrifying reality of illegal deforestation and the destruction of the rainforest is revealed in this powerful and gripping Amazonian adventure from bestselling author Steve Cole. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 8+Trade Review"Powerful and absolutely gripping … a wake-up call for young readers about the urgent need to protect our world" – Lovereading4kids "I can absolutely guarentee that you'll sit and read this book from cover to cover and be completely gripped as well as outraged. It's a great read at every level" – The Letterpress Project "Exciting, tropical and environmentally-focussed … Fans of action and adventure will find this book hard to put down" – Books Up North "A stunning read, full of fast paced action and nerve wracking tension" – Anne Thompson, A Library Lady
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Scholastic Ltd. Nina Peanut Epic World Tour Era Book 3
Book SynopsisNina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creativegenius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friendfor all kids, everywhere.
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Nosy Crow Ltd University of Cambridge Think Big Secrets of Bees
Book SynopsisBig ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about the secrets of bees. Bees are incredible! There are so many different kinds found all over the world, from honeybees to diggers, leafcutters, and even meat-eating vulture bees. Discover how a bee's eyes see the world in a unique way, how bees pollinate plants, how they communicate with a waggle dance, and how without bees, the world would be a very different (and much less wonderful) place. The first in a new series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects. Created in consultation with Professor Beverley Glover and Dr Sally Lee of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Written in accessible, bitesize chunks and filled with bright, colourful illustrations on every page.
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Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc Pokemon The Complete Pokemon Pocket Guide Vol. 2
Book SynopsisA full-color two-volume series that includes stats on 898 Pokémon!A massive newly revised guide that covers 898 Pokémon! Fully illustrated and totally comprehensive, this two-volume series includes full-color pictures, descriptions, and stats on Abilities, moves, and Evolutions!This second volume of a two-book set, organized by Pokédex number, includes data on 456 Pokémon, from Gible to Calyrex! Plus details on many regional, Gigantamax, and Mega Evolution forms!
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Chicken House Ltd The Binding Spell
Book SynopsisMorgan believes her nightmares are over when she moves to the countryand confides in a local boy, whose secrets seem as tangled ashers. But Morgan's bad dreams return when her archaeologist fatherstarts working on an ancient grave. With every relic unearthed,a creeping horror emerges - a deadly spell that binds them all. . .
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HarperCollins Publishers Love Monster and the Extremely Big Wave A fun
Book SynopsisA funny and empowering new story featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies!Love Monster is going on an exciting adventure to the beach! He can't wait to be THE BEST SURFER IN THE WORLD! But as Love Monster gets closer to the extremely big waves, the less sure he is. Will he even have the courage to dip a toe in the ocean?A reassuring let-the-waves-roll-over-your-feet story about how, sometimes, perfect is just one more practice away.Trade ReviewPraise for Love Monster: “A delightful story with an aah ending.” – The Sun “A sweetly inspiring story aimed at encouraging little readers to take positive action when life is not going their way." – The Observer “Love Monster is a delightful book which has gorgeous pictures, clear text, and a witty story line” – We Love This Book Praise for Love Monster and the Last Chocolate:“If your Easter holidays involve chocolate, and you can bear a story set in Cutesville, Rachel Bright’s scrumptious Love Monster and the Last Chocolate, with its comical, grainy images and lovely retro typeface, will be as enticing as a strawberry swirl. Our googly-eyed hero faces a moral dilemma that chocolate-lovers of all ages will appreciate.” The Sunday Times
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Wicked Will Rise
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Oxford University Press A Pack of Lies Paperback 2023
Book SynopsisWhen the mysterious MCC Berkshire starts working in Povey''s Antiques Emporium he turns Ailsa''s life upside down.Ailsa''s mum isn''t very good at running a shop - in fact she manages to talk her customers out of buying anything at all. MCC is very different. He can sell the ricketiest old piece of furniture, but he does it in the strangest way possible. Every time a customer is interested in something, he tells them a wild and fantastical tale about it.These stories range from adventures on the high seas, to detective stories, to ghost stories, and more. Ailsa is fascinated, even though she knows it''s just a pack of lies . . . isn''t it?The strangest thing of all is MCC himself - after all, he is the only thing in the shop that doesn''t seem to have a story. Who is he, and why is he even here?Trade Review"McCaughrean is one of the greatest living children's authors." * The Bookseller *
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Nine Night Mystery
Book SynopsisA page-turning, fast-paced, twisty murder mystery packed with epic reveals, red herrings and sharp, real, funny teen dialogue, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and the Lizzie and Belle Mysteries, from the award-winning author of High-Rise Mystery and The Good Turn.Last night Wesley and his friends Josephine and Margot threw their neighbour Rachel a surprise birthday party.This morning, Rachel is dead. And Wesley is the one who finds her body. Rachel''s friends throw a traditional Caribbean Nine Night celebration to help guide her soul to the next world. But Wesley, Margot and Josephine don''t have time to mourn Rachel. They are determined to find out who did this - and find out what secrets Rachel was keeping... Praise for Sharna Jackson: ''I utterly loved The Good Turn; it''s bone-deep brilliant; a joy to the very end. It''s so warm and so funny, and so ferociously on the side of justice and of hope. I adored it.'' - Katherine Rundell
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Penguin Random House Children's UK Kays Anatomy The Pootastic Puzzle Book
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Playbook
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Faber & Faber The Secret of Golden Island
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Scholastic A Dinosaur Lives in Our Shed PB
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Quarto Publishing PLC Lost
Book SynopsisWinner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 A new book from award-winning illustrator Mariajo Ilustrajo, Lost is the story of a polar bear who finds himself lost, in a big concrete city. He politely asks the city folk for help but everyone is much too busy and impatient to help the newcomer. He finds himself travelling on the subway only to be noticed, finally by a little girl. The girl takes the homesick bear by the paw and under her innocent wing. Under the nose of her seemingly unaware mum, she feeds him dinner, gives him a bath and they read stories together. When the polar bear wistfully looks at a poster of the North Pole on her bedroom wall, the little girl realises that her friend needs help to get home.This is a story about the power friendship has to help you feel found, and even to transport you home. Trade ReviewCHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK 'A beautiful picture book […] illustrations are stylish and absorbing [...] a touching celebration of kindness and what it means to be found’ * The Sunday Times *'Ilustrajo has a wonderful eye [...] vibrant colours' * The Observer *“stunningly illustrated story… a delight.” * The Daily Mail *“No one will help a lost polar bear except a little girl, who shows that there is love and friendship in a big, cold city.” * The Bookseller *
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Rizzoli Universe This is London
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Oxford University Press Emerald and the Sea Dragon
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Walker Books Ltd Too Small Tola
Book SynopsisTola may be small, but she''s very determined.Three delightful stories about Too Small Tola, a young girl who, though small, is very determined. Tola lives in a flat in Lagos with her sister, Moji, who is very clever; her brother, Dapo, who is very fast; and Grandmummy, who is very bossy. Tola proves to be stronger than she seems when she goes to market with Grandmummy and manages to carry home a basket full of yams and vegetables, chilli peppers and fish. When the taps in the flat don''t work, it''s Tola who brings water from the well, and it''s Tola who saves the day when Mr Abdul, the tailor, needs his goods to be delivered quickly. Too Small Tola is a wonderful new character in the world of children''s books by multi-award-winning children''s writer and storyteller Atinuke.Trade ReviewFor five-plus, from the award-winning Atinuke, comes Too Small Tola (Walker), illustrated with livelycharm by Onyinye Iwu.... witty, engaging stories of a little girl with a big personality. * The Guardian *Too Small Tola is a wonderful new character in the world of children’s books by multi-award-winning children’s writer and storyteller Atinuke. * Wales Art Review *Tola’s determination, compassion and generosity are celebrated in this positive portrayal of a contemporary Nigerian family… Splendid black-and-white drawings feature throughout, bringing the characters and location to life with warmth and humour. * BookTrust *Featured in WRD magazine. * WRD *All three stories are a pleasure to read, but a particular highlight is Easter and Eid, which sees Tola playing an important role in helping the community celebrate when unexpected circumstances occur. -- Emma Dunn & Sarah Mallon * The Scotsman *
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