Children & Teen Books

Book Synopsis From Hervé Tullet, author of the New York Times bestseller Press Here, a picture book to unleash children’s creativity: Using only a finger and a great deal of imagination, Hervé empowers readers to create a simple flower . . . an entire garden . . . and even whole new worlds!Once again, Hervé Tullet brilliantly and successfully coaxes children to recognize and celebrate their innate artistic talent. He convinces each reader that their hand is magic and capable of transforming a few simple lines, squiggles, dots, and shapes into . . . well, pretty much anything they can imagine! A new Hervé picture book is always a cause for celebration. This is his first in seven years and a companion to Press Here, Mix It Up!, and Let’s Play! with all the hallmark whimsy and imagination that will delight his many fans. Whether enjoyed in a family living room, a kindergarten reading nook, or a pre

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Book SynopsisTwelfth Night is a popular text for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.Table of ContentsIntroduction - About the Play - Leading Characters in the Play - Synopsis - Twelfth Night: Commentary - Source, Text, and Date - Shakespeare's Verse Characters in the Play - Twelfth Night - The Songs in Twelfth Night Background - England in 1600 - Education - Theathre William Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616 Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works Exploring Twelfth Night in the Classroom Further Reading and Resources

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Book SynopsisRobinson Crusoe is the diary of a man shipwrecked on a desert island. He is alone for many years, but then cannibals arrive, bringing with them a prisoner. Can he rescue the prisoner? Will he ever escape from the island?Exciting and powerful classic stories to enrich and extend your children''s reading experiences. TreeTops Classics are carefully adapted versions of must-read stories which introduce your readers to significant authors, powerful plots and characters that have stood the test of time. These abridged versions of classics have been sensitively adapted by top children''s authors to ensure that language and content is appropriate, but remain faithful to the original. These enchanting stories will appeal to all your junior readers and introduce them to a rich literary heritage. Each book includes author biographies and notes to help with historical and social context and any challenging vocabulary, ensuring the books are easily accessible.Books contain inside cover notes to su

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Book SynopsisA Midsummer Night's Dream is one of the most popular texts for study by secondary students the world over. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes.Trade ReviewBrilliant! I wanted an edition with 'fairly' detailed notes and this edition provided it. Notes are written on the same page as the text for ease of reference. Good intro too. Recommended. * 5 star Amazon review *Table of ContentsIntroduction - About the Play - Leading Characters in the Play - Synopsis - A Midsummer Night's Dream: Commentary - 'Of Imagination all Compact' - Shakespeare' Verse - Source, Text, and Date Characters in the Play A Midsummer Night's Dream Background - England iin 1595 - Education - Theatre William Shakespeare, 1564 - 1616 Approximate Dates of Composition of Shakespeare's Works Exploring A Midsummer Night's Dream in the Classroom Further Reading and Resources

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Book SynopsisThe Only Question & Answer Bible for Kids!How come people lived so long back then? Why did God allow the flood? Is Jesus real?Kids have LOTS of questions about the Bible and God. With over 500 real questions that were asked by kids, the NIrV Kid’s Quest Study Bible is a great resource for children eager to learn more. Let your kids get answers to the Bible questions they have... and questions they haven’t yet pondered!Features include: Over 500 real questions and answers from kids “Quest Challenges” that help kids apply the Bible’s teachings to their own lives by pointing to Scripture Book introductions that help explain what each book of the Bible is about A dictionary and a subject guide that help kids find what they’re looking for A fresh, colorful design with cartoons that makes the Bible fun to look at and read The complete NIrV translation—the NIV for kids! This translation is written at a third-grade reading level for children just beginning to explore the Bible on their own 9-point font size

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Book SynopsisThe No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. The greatest football player of the 20th century.Considered as one of the greatest players of all time, Brazilian striker Pelé holds the Guinness World record for most goals scored, with a total of 1,283 goals in 1,363 matches. Raised in poverty in the state of São Paulo, Pelé was taught to play football by his father - as they could not afford a ball they played with a grapefruit or a sock stuffed with newspaper. Pelé tells the incredible story of how Edson Arantes do Nascimento, nicknamed Pelé, grew up to become the greatest player of the 20th century.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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Book SynopsisWhen Joe tells a local news reporter exactly what he would do if he were leader of the country, the video goes viral and Joe''s speech becomes famous all over the world!Before long, people are calling for the current leader to resign and give someone else a go . . . and that''s how an ordinary boy like Joe ended up with the most extraordinary job. Now the fun can really start . . .Hats for cats! Pet pigs for all! Banana shaped buses! Swimming pools on trains!A hilarious story of one boy''s meteoric rise to power!Trade Review"With this on the shelf, you'll have children voting to read!" * The Reading Zone *"Dramatises a common fantasy for many of us - what we might do if we were Prime Minister." * Lorna Bradbury, 'Best Books for Children this Easter', Telegraph *"A totally hilarious story, brilliantly written and amusingly illustrated - with clear undercurrents of reality." * Parents in Touch *"A wonderful middle-grade book that's topical and ripe for discussion." * Wondrous Reads blog *"Manages to introduce the idea of politics for a 7+ audience with some serious points, but mainly laugh-out-loud humour." * MinervaReads blog *"Thoughtful, ambitions yarn published just in time for the general election." * Alex O'Connell, The Times *"The funniest book I've ever read." * The Guardian *"A well-crafted attack on adults who take themselves too seriously." * Books for Keeps *"Fans of David Walliams will love this book." * The Teacher *"This is an entertaining read for those who enjoy slapstick humour." * Kathryn Tyson, The School Librarian *"A brilliant read for kids who dream big." * Yattar Yattar Magazine *"A fast read which was funny and full of humour." * Tamar Hollman, Teen Titles *"A really fun book and a very enjoyable read." * Patricia Thompson, Carousel (The Guide to Children's Books) *"The Accidental Prime Minister is a big hit with KS2 and a great springboard for helping pupils to reflect on the responsibility of leaders in democracies like the UK." * Books for Topics *

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Book SynopsisA folk tale about what happens when a peddler selling caps takes a rest and wakes to find his wares stolen by monkeys. How can he get them back?

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Book SynopsisAn enduringly popular poem in a beautifully illustrated edition for children.Trade Review"Keeping's illustrations are amongst the most powerful images ever to have appeared in children's literature." * Books for Keeps *"The striking quality of these classic poems is such that they still offer excitement and intensity for today's young readers with Keeping's unique interpretation providing a marvellous way into the poetry." * Dave Chant, Carousel *"If you study this poem in KS2, take the opportunity to show pupils the picture book The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler - they will enjoy their newly informed understanding of the inspiration behind an old favourite picture book!" * Books for Topics *

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Book SynopsisGet ready for an epic adventure like no other with our awesome series of kid''s travel guides featuring the most amazing cities around the world. Paris, here we come!Did you know that Paris is home to a secret underground city, or that the Eiffel Tower was the first structure on Earth to reach 1,000 feet (305 m) tall, or that there's a palace nearby with more than 2,000 rooms? Ignite curious minds with this fascinating guidebook for children and unlock the magic of Paris once and for all.Inside A Kid''s Guide to Paris: The perfect introduction to Paris for kids Take with you on your travels or make epic discoveries from the comfort of home Packed with wow-factor facts, ''what''s the difference?'' challenges and vibrant photography Reveals ''Secrets of the City'' and spotlights weird, wacky and lesser-known sights (there''s even a huge playground slide that looks like a dragon!) Insider scoop on how to get around using public transport; places to play; epic views; where and what to eat; strolling the Champs-Élysées; famous monuments; gardens and outdoor spaces; wildlife in the city; and more Awesome illustrated maps provide kids with an overview of Paris'' top sights and neighborhoods Written by Paige Towler, author of children''s books including Mysterious, Marvelous Octopus!; How it Happened: Pizza, Yoga, Animals; and more The ultimate one-stop shop for mini-explorers to learn all about Paris - plus discover more amazing cities in the series including London, Rome and New York City. Let the adventure begin!

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Book SynopsisMeet Amina Banana! This clever third grader is back in book two of this new chapter book series, determined to win her school?s spelling bee. Perfect for readers of The Questioneers and Junie B. Jones!Amina Banana''s third grade class is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming spelling bee. But spelling in English is tough for Amina. Still, she?s going to prove to her classmates that even if English is an additional language for her, she can take home the gold medal.If only the formula for winning wasn''t so complicated!Make more duaa + study spelling words every day until the spelling bee + write down each word ten times so my hand memorizes it + spell each word out loud ten times + don?t get distracted by anything else! + don?t share your secrets with anyone = WINNER!Amina is determined to win, but with a formula that long, how will Amina be able to study, keep up with tasks at home and stay true to her friends ? who are also her biggest competition at the bee?

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Book SynopsisThe first book in the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series from Deborah Diesen and illustrator Dan Hanna!Deep in the water,Mr. Fish swims aboutWith his fish face stuckIn a permanent pout.Can his pals cheer him up?Will his pout ever end?Is there something he can learnFrom an unexpected friend?Swim along with the pout-pout fish as he discovers that being glum and spreading dreary wearies isn''t really his destiny. Bright ocean colors and playful rhyme come together in this fun fish story that''s sure to turn even the poutiest of frowns upside down.The Pout-Pout Fish is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children''s Book of the Year.

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Book SynopsisMr. Tiffin and his students explore skip counting and estimation in a fun pumpkin-themed classroom experiment! This book makes a wonderful read-aloud companion to any math or science curriculum, and it's a fun way to reinforce counting skills at home. How many seeds are in a pumpkin? Mr. Tiffin asks his class as they gather around the big, medium, and small pumpkins on his desk. Robert, the biggest kid, guesses that the largest one has a million seeds; Elinor, sounding like she knows what she's talking about, guesses the medium one has 500 seeds; and Anna, who likes even numbers better than odd ones, guesses that the little one has 22. Charlie, the smallest boy in the class, doesn't have a guess. Counting pumpkin seeds is messy business, but once the slimy job is done, to everyone's surprise, the smallest pumpkin has the most seeds! As Charlie happily exclaims, Small things have a lot going on inside of them. And don’t miss the newest addition to the Mr. Tiffin series, The Dinosaur Expert!

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Book SynopsisOne of a series of top-quality fiction for schools, this World War I novel is a German author's attempt to tell of a generation of men who, even though they may have escaped its shells, were destroyed by the war.

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Book SynopsisIn the 15th century, Christopher Columbus explored lands on the other side of the world. Four hundred years later, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Discover their stories here.Gold/Band 9 fiction books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.Text type A dual biography.History: the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods [for example, Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong].Place the two lives in context with a visual timeline on pages 2223.

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Book SynopsisAn exquisite gift edition, bringing together eleven classic novels about everyone's favourite bear, Paddington now a major movie star!Paddington Bear had travelled all the way from Peru when the Brown family first met him on Paddington station. Since then their lives have never been quite the same for things just seem to happen to Paddington. Wherever there is excitement to be found, a flooded bathroom, menacing dumplings, or a bear overboard, Paddington is never far from the sceneThis very special treasury contains:A Bear Called PaddingtonMore About PaddingtonPaddington Helps OutPaddington AbroadPaddington at LargePaddington Marches OnPaddington at WorkPaddington Goes to TownPaddington Takes the AirPaddington on TopPaddington Takes the TestTrade ReviewPraise for the Paddington series: ‘I’ve always had great respect for Paddington…He is a British institution.’ Stephen Fry ‘Paddington has joined Pooh as one of the great bears of English children’s literature.’ The Teacher ‘Michael Bond’s accident-prone bear…has become one of the most enduring of children’s characters.’ The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisIn a dangerous world, everyone needs protection.Bodyguard: Hostage is the new thriller from Chris Bradford, bestselling author of Young Samurai. Bodyguard is a bulletproof action-adventure series that fans of Cherub and Alex Rider will love. This is Lee Child for younger readers - Jason Bourne for the next generation.With the rise of teen stars, the intense media focus on celeb families and a new wave of billionaires, adults are no longer the only target for hostage-taking, blackmail and assassination - kids are too.That''s why they need a young bodyguard like Connor Reeves to protect them.Recruited into the ranks of a covert young bodyguard squad, 14-year-old Connor Reeves embarks on a rigorous close protection course. Training in surveillance, anti-ambush exercises, hostage survival and unarmed combat, he''s put through his paces and wonders if he will actually survive the course.But when the US President summons Connor to pr

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Book SynopsisBrilliantly funny, teenage angst author Louise Rennison's second book about the confessions of crazy but lovable Georgia Nicolson. Now repackaged in a gorgeous new paperback and looking even fabber than ever. Louise is an international bestselling author and her books can't fail to make you laugh out loud.What is the matter with my life? Why is it so deeply unfab?It''s a day and a half now since I snogged the Sex GodI think I have snog withdrawal. My lips keep puckering upI tried snogging the back of my hand, but it''s no goodIt''s been over a week. I wonder if it''s my noseI have a HUGE nose that means I have to live for ever in the Ugly Home.Trade Review“Seriously funny – be careful about reading it in public” Daily Telegraph Brilliantly funny… even better than Angus, Thongs…” Bookseller “Comic momentum that is hard to resist” Sunday Times “Hurray, she’s back! Georgia, the muddle-headed, angst-ridden drama queen of Angus, Thongs… reveals all again in a diary full of thrills, spills and hilarious escapades” Kids Out “This is a very funny book” Books for Keeps

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Book SynopsisA brand-new Escape Room adventure from bestselling author, Christopher Edge. Discover an epic new world packed with puzzles, action, danger and bravery - a virtual escape room where anything is possible and nothing is as it seems...

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Book SynopsisA beautiful and poignant celebration of the birth-and worth-of every child.

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Book SynopsisMeet Hogbert - a baby boar with a big personality and a nose like no other! When Hogbert gets separated from his family he finds himself all alone in the forest. Can he find his way home?Little Hogbert lives in a fairy-tale forest with his mummy and his brothers and sisters. One day, Mummy Pig decides it's time for her babies to leave the nest for the first time but they must remember to stick together because the Big Bad Wolf could be about!When Hogbert sniffs out a super-tasty trail, he forgets Mummy Pig's words and finds himself all alone. Luckily he meets some new animal friends along the way whom sharp readers may recognize from some of their favourite fairy tales! Can Hogbert learn to follow his nose and lead his new pals back to the safety of their families?A lusciously illustrated story about making friends, taking your first steps towards independence and learning to trust your instincts, from the creator of The Mermaid Moon and Margaret's Unicorn.

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Book Synopsis Level: KS1 Subject: English Learn the easy way with this spelling activity book! Including helpful questions and answers, this English book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child’s learning at home.

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Irish dictionaries for everyday language use.An up-to-date, easy-reference Irish to English and English to Irish dictionary with a practical, fun supplement, ideal for learners of Irish.Designed for learners of Irish, whether you are learning at school or in an evening class. The entries cover everyday Irish (including all essential set expressions) so that you can be sure of having all the vocabulary you need.There is additional help in the form of a full guide to using the dictionary, essential grammar pages, a section on expressing yourself in Irish, and free extra study material online. With extensive language notes, this dictionary gives a solid foundation for Irish language learning.Easy to use: thousands of examples of real Irish show you exactly how translations are used. With no jargon or unclear symbols, this is the easiest Irish dictionary to use.Easy to read: clear layout takes you quickly to the words you want, with all Irish words, phrases and translat

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: MathsLearn the easy way with this fractions & decimals activity book!Including helpful questions and answers, this Maths book provides reassurance whilst supporting your child's learning at home.Combining useful Maths practice with engaging, colourful illustrations, this Fractions and Decimals practice book helps to boost your child's confidence and develop good learning habits for life. Each fun activity is designed to give your child a real sense of achievement.Included in this book:questions that allow children to practise the important skills learned at schoolcolourful activities that make learning fun and motivate children to learn at homehelpful tips and answers so that you can support your child's learning

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.

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Book SynopsisThis magically illustrated gamebook plunges you into a story with a difference - one where the hero is YOU. Not that you have any interest in being a hero. You're a bounty hunter, and in your line of work heroes don't last long. But now you've been given a mission you can't refuse. Make it out alive, and you'll never need to work again. Fail, and, well... you'll never need to work again. And so, staring up at the stars from the cockpit of your spaceship, you blast off on an epic adventure where every choice is yours, and your survival depends upon the decisions you make. Who to fight? Who to trust? In a book where nothing is as it seems, you find yourself grappling with forces beyond your darkest dreams. And you realise it's not just your fate hanging in the balance. No, the universe needs a hero - and like it or not, that hero is you! Bringing together a thrilling story, beautifully illustrated picture puzzles and an exciting combat system, this is an adventure that will have yo

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are expecting a young orphan boy to help them with farmwork at Green Gables. But when a skinny, red-haired girl turns up instead, immediately certain she's home, they get much more than they bargained for. Spirited, adventurous and imaginative, Anne Shirley quickly charms her way into the hearts of the Cuthberts, the entire town of Avonlea and, over 100 years later, the hearts of generations of readers.Trade Review‘The dearest and most moving and delightful child since the immortal Alice’ – Mark Twain

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Book SynopsisHarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.''Fifteen men on the dead man''s chest Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!''Upon finding a map in his parents'' inn, young Jim Hawkins joins a crew on route to the Caribbean to find buried treasure. One of his crew, the charming, yet devious Long John Silver is determined to snag the booty for himself and Jim''s swashbuckling voyage becomes a mutinous and murderous adventure where his own bravery is put to the test and he discovers much about friendship, loyalty and betrayal.

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Book SynopsisThe first in a hilarious series from multi-award-winning teacher and World Book Day Ambassador, MC Grammar!  Meet Z, he only speaks in rhyme. Teased all the time. But now it’s his time to shine.     Z stands for ZERO: being the amount of words that Z speaks at school. Why? Because every time he talks, it rhymes. Every. Single. Time.   But, things are about to change. The Royal Rap Rumble is coming to town in search of the next rhyming rap legend. With the help of his super-cool English teacher, Mr G, his best friend, SFX, and the ultimate hip-hop makeover, RAP KID is born.   But can he become the G.O.A.T and take home the golden mic? Bring on the vibes!   The Adventures of Rap Kid celebrates the power of words and friendship. Perfect for fans of Di

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Book SynopsisLiz Pichon is one of the UK's best-loved and bestselling creators of children's books, including Tom Gates and The Mubbles. The Tom Gates series has been translated into 47 languages, sold millions of copies worldwide, and has won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Story and the younger fiction category of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

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Book Synopsis''A completely original, deliciously dark take on vampires'' Sarah Underwood, New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea''A deliciously dark story teeming with morally grey characters you can''t help but root for'' Gabi Burton, author of Sunday Times bestselling Sing Me to SleepSink your teeth into the highly anticipated Black vampire romantasy title of 2024!Hidden in our world, a society of vampires originating in Africa, can only feed from select human bloodlines. Each bloodline represents a House more cutthroat than the next. To ensure peaceful co-existence and inherit their legacy, human children of these families must study at an elite university before choosing a vampire companion.Lost Heiress, Kidan Adane grew up far from Uxlay University. She is obsessively protective, mildly nihilistic, and willing to do anything to save her loved ones. When her sister, June, disappears, Kidan is

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Book SynopsisA delightful adveture full of humor and heart set in Elizabethan England!Widge is an orphan with a rare talent for shorthand. His fearsome master has just one demand: steal Shakespeare's play Hamlet--or else. Widge has no choice but to follow orders, so he works his way into the heart of the Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare's players perform. As full of twists and turns as a London alleyway, this entertaining novel is rich in period details, colorful characters, villainy, and drama.* A fast-moving historical novel that introduces an important era with casual familiarity. --School Library Journal, starred reviewReaders will find much to like in Widge, and plenty to enjoy in this gleeful romp through olde England --Kirkus Reviews Excels in the lively depictions of Elizabethan stagecraft and street life. --Publishers WeeklyAn ALA Notable Book

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