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Random House USA Inc Esthers Notebooks
Book SynopsisThe author of The Arab of the Future chronicles the hilarious and heartbreaking true life of a young girl growing up in Paris.Funny, well-observed...contains immense daring and depth...Sattouf has drawn a portrait of a generation. —Observer, Graphic Novel of the Month Once a week for three years, the comic book artist Riad Sattouf had a chat with his friend’s outgoing young daughter, Esther, in which she told him about her family, her school, her friends, her hopes, her dreams, and her fears. After each meeting, he would create a one-page comic strip based on what she had said. Esther’s Notebooks gathers 156 of those strips, spanning Esther’s life from ages nine through twelve, giving us a delightful look into the daily dramas of this thoughtful, intelligent, and high-spirited girl.As The Guardian noted: “Each page of Esther’s Notebooks is self-contained—there&rsq
£27.00
Penguin Putnam Inc Huda F Are You A Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the hugely popular webcomic Yes I''m Hot In This comes a graphic novel about a young American Muslim growing up and figuring out who she isHuda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. But Huda doesn''t fit in--when everyone is Muslim, there''s no Muslim clique like there was in her last town, and Huda''s not a sporty hijabi or a fashionista hijabi or a gamer hijabi. She''s just Huda, and she''s not sure what that means. She tries on all kinds of identities and friends, but nothing fits quite right. Until she realizes she can get back to the basics.Trade ReviewPraise for Huda F Are You?A 2022 NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books List SelectionA 2023 ALA Rise: A Feminist Book Project Pick "Fahmy portrays the negotiations of identity—be it social, cultural, or personal—in high school with humor and genuine warmth . . . [a] funny, thoughtful story of negotiating school dynamics, cultural identity, and individual agency." —BCCB"Fahmy comedically captures Huda’s embarrassing moments, conflicting desires for validation and acceptance, and the sarcasm she uses as a coping mechanism when facing everyday Islamophobia, xenophobia, bigotry, and microaggressions . . . Hilarious, charming, and much needed." —Kirkus"[An] unconventional fish-out-of-water story . . . [an] entertaining, frequently wry fictionalized memoir." —Publishers Weekly"In her signature loose, expressive cartooning style, Fahmy deftly balances humor and seriousness . . . The specific context of Huda’s story is sure to resonate with Muslim teens, but the pitch-perfect jokes and search for a way to stand up for herself without standing out too much is something lots of teens can relate to." —Booklist“Huda Fahmy’s YA debut is a window into the world of a Muslim teen in modern-day America. A hilarious navigation of high school, faith, and acceptance, Huda F Are You? is a must-read that I devoured in a matter of hours!” —Hafsah Faizal, New York Times bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame“I was hooked from page one, and read the entire book in one breath. The story is both heart-wrenching and hilarious, as Huda Fahmy flawlessly weaves together laugh-out-loud moments with the emotionally raw honesty of the coming-of-age struggle. I cannot wait to have this book on my shelf for many future rereads!” —Svetlana Chmakova, award-winning author of Awkward, Crush, and Brave “Only Huda Fahmy could take the complex experience of navigating her developing Muslim identity, add a generous sprinkle of teenage awkwardness, throw in expressive illustrations and witty asides, and weave it all into a coming-of-age story this warm and engaging. I didn’t want it to end!” —Tyler Feder, award-winning author of Dancing at the Pity Party“An honest, heartfelt exploration of identity and self-awareness, Huda F Are You? is a relatable, poignant tale of growing up Muslim in the United States. Readers will cheer Huda on, and each picture brings hilarious teenage antics to life in this wonderful graphic novel!” —Uzma Jalaluddin, award-winning author of Ayesha at Last and Hana Khan Carries On “This is the book, the one I’ve been waiting for my entire life. Full of wit, wisdom, and all-too-real hilarity, Huda F Are You? is for all of us who explored every pull from every direction—except the one from our own hearts. After inhaling the story, you’ll do what I did: reread it again and again to savor its brilliance.” —S. K. Ali, award-winning author of Saints and Misfits“Warm, insightful and laugh-out-loud funny, Huda F Are You? explores the complexities of belonging in a way that readers of all backgrounds will appreciate. A treat and a triumph.” —G. Willow Wilson, Hugo Award–winning creator of Alif the Unseen and Ms. Marvel
£20.69
Penguin Putnam Inc Neverlanders
Book SynopsisTom Taylor, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Nightwing, Superman: Son of Kal-El, DCeased, and Injustice, has joined forces with powerhouse illustrator Jon Sommariva (Harley Quinn) for this gritty young adult graphic novel set in the world of Peter Pan. Neverland has become a war zone and now it’s up to a new group of lost teens to set things right!Bee and her fellow runaways are their own found family. So when a stranger named Paco saves her life, Bee invites him to join their crew, thinking he’s another lost teen. Someone else the world has overlooked. The truth is Paco’s not just a lost teen, he’s a Lost Boy from Neverland. And he needs Bee and the others to come back with him.When the group is then spirited away by a foul-mouthed Tinker Bell, they discover that Neverland is not some fun-filled hideaway. It''s a war zone under siege by a horde of pirates with a merciles
£15.29
Penguin USA Bigfoots Big Heart
Book SynopsisWhen Bigfoot loses the valentines he meant to send to his fellow monsters in hiding, scouts from all over the world come together to deliver the letters.It''s lonely being a monster. But having other mythical pen pals helps. When Bigfoot loses the Valentine''s Day cards he so tenderly made for his friends around the world, a troop of scouts offers to help. But they will have to get creative to find every mythical creature in time! Sarah Glenn Marsh and Ishaa Lobo team up again for a sweet Valentine''s Day tale about the value of friends, both new and old.
£15.29
Penguin Random House LLC Lalo Lespérance Never Forgot
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£8.89
Random House Children's Books Next Stop
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£17.09
Random House USA Inc Every Day The Graphic Novel
Book SynopsisA graphic novel adaptation of the groundbreaking, beloved New York Times–bestselling novel about a teen who wakes up in a different body each day and the love that eludes them.Every day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl. There’s never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that—even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere.It’s all fine until the morning that A wakes up in the body of Justin and meets Justin’s girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone they want to be with—day in, day out, day after day. But can Rhiannon love someone who is destined to change every day?For the first time on the page, A's epic story
£21.24
Penguin USA Shark Princess
Book SynopsisA new early reader graphic novel series from the critically acclaimed creator of Pashmina, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly.Meet Kitana—a Shark Princess and the first of her kind. Her allergy-ridden, best friend, Mack, wants to be one too, but he worries that his sharp teeth and big sneezes make him too dangerous to be a princess. With Kitana''s help, Mack realizes his unique shine. When Mack puts on his crown for the first time, these Shark Princesses are ready to explore the ocean and embark on a fintastic adventure! Nidhi Chanani''s signature artwork brings this underwater series to life in a spunky tale about friendship and redefining who and what a princess can be.
£11.69
Penguin USA Happy Valentines Day Corduroy
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£8.23
Random House USA Inc Buckle Up
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£17.09
Random House Children's Books Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library The Graphic
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£17.09
Random House USA Inc Blood City Rollers
Book SynopsisSkates on. Fangs out. Let?s roll. This perfectly paranormal graphic novel about a 13-year-old ice skater who embraces the dark side and finds her light when she joins a vampire roller derby team is to die for.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory?that is, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself recruited by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their team?just in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team? Forget being the best. Will she be enough to help her new friends survive the season?
£17.09
Random House USA Inc Blood City Rollers
Book SynopsisSkates on. Fangs out. Let?s roll. This perfectly paranormal graphic novel about a 13-year-old ice skater who embraces the dark side and finds her light when she joins a vampire roller derby team is to die for.Ice-skater Mina is on a one-track path to Olympic gold and glory?that is, until she totally wipes out at her biggest competition, and is kinda-sorta-kidnapped by undead kids on roller skates. Sucked into the high stakes world of Paranormal Roller Derby, she finds herself recruited by a squad of vampires who need a human player to complete their team?just in time to save the league from losing it all.Between learning to play derby well enough to kick butt on the track, crushing hard on the dreamy team captain, and navigating the spooky rules of the supernatural, how can Mina go from striving to be a ten alone, to becoming one of nine chaotic bodies forming a perfectly-imperfect team? Forget being the best. Will she be enough to help her new friends survive the season?
£11.39
Penguin Putnam Inc Llama Llama el ayudante de las fiestas
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£999.99
Penguin Putnam Inc The Glass Scientists Volume Three
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£21.24
Penguin USA The Nature Journal
Book SynopsisA charming and nature-filled picture book about a young boy who connects with his busy dad over their love of nature. Perfect for fans of Fatima’s Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq and Hike by Pete Oswald.Tim has always loved nature. His dad always taught him to explore and adventure through their own backyard. So Tim observed, he collected, and he recorded it all in his nature journal, just like Dad! But when one day Dad is too busy to look at his findings, Tim takes it upon himself to show Dad all his adventures. And after looking through his dad’s old nature journals, Tim gets sleepy and goes on some dreamy adventures of his own. An imaginative and heartwarming story about the bond between Tim and his dad, and the beautiful adventures that lie waiting in the world, The Nature Journal is a sweet story of love and nature for the youngest budding explorers.
£15.19
Penguin USA A Flicker of Hope
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£15.19
Penguin USA The Color of Love
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£15.19
Penguin Putnam Inc Huda F Cares
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for Huda F CaresNational Book Award for Young People's Literature FinalistNPR Best Book of the Year SelectionRise: A Feminist Book Project SelectionMuslim Bookstagram Awards' Best Muslim Middle Grade Book of 2023“One of the rare books where I literally laughed out loud! I loved Huda’s story of standing out from the mainstream, and her real, funny, and complex sisterly relationships.” —Victoria Jamieson, creator of National Book Award Finalist When Stars Are Scattered"Touching and laugh out loud funny! Huda F Cares is a relatable ode to sisterhood and what it means to have your family’s back while being true to yourself." —Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of the Witchlings Series and Frizzy"Infused with the perfect balance of warmth and humor, Huda Fahmy’s latest is a gem of a story exploring everything from sisterhood to identity. An absolute delight.” —Hafsah Faizal, New York Times bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame"Comedic and poignant, Fahmy’s narrative captures universal feelings of fluctuating confidence and self-deprecation, the ups and downs of family dynamics, and the growing awareness of siblings’ humanity outside the family unit. The cartoonlike, full-color artwork is dynamic, with simplified features that accentuate facial expressions. Delightfully heartwarming." —Kirkus"This follow-up to Huda F Are You? is a delightful story, even when addressing difficult issues. Picturing a tiny 'Thoughtful Huda and 'Selfish Huda' on Huda’s shoulders as she wrestles with decisions is one way the creator employs humor in both narrative and art without lessening the impact of what the girls face. This strong addition to any collection wraps messages about stepping into new experiences while staying true to yourself within a funny, enjoyable story." —School Library Journal"Fahmy’s signature simplified cartooning style softens some ofthe tougher moments the sisters encounter, while still enabling her quick, sharp humor to stick the landing." —Booklist“[I]ncredibly charming . . . Fahmy’s jokey style mixes beautifully with a story of learning to be both strong and joyful, and that maybe, just maybe, it’s not so bad to hang out with your sisters.” —Vox
£21.24
Penguin Young Readers The Keeper
Book SynopsisFrom the New York Times Book Review,[R]eaders will certainly want to linger on the beautiful depictions of birds, people and scenes from her life. She weaves in historical context in graceful and necessary ways.A beautifully illustrated coming-of-age graphic memoir chronicling how sports shaped one young girl’s life and changed women’s history forever.Growing up playing on a top national soccer team in the 1980s, Kelcey Ervick and her teammates didn’t understand the change they represented. Title IX was enacted in 1972 with little fanfare, but to seismic effect; between then and now, girls’ participation in organized sports has exploded more than 1,000 percent. Braiding together personal narrative, pop culture, literature, and history, Ervick tells the story of how her adolescence was shaped by this boom. Ervick also explores her role as a goalkeeper—a position marked by outsider status and observation—and re
£22.95
Random House USA Inc Taxi Ghost
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£17.09
Random House Children's Books Marshmallow Martians Museum Sleepover
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£8.99
Random House USA Inc Dear Rosie
Book SynopsisA heartwarming graphic novel about middle grade friendship, loss, and moving on in the spirit of Stargazing and Real Friends.Seventh-grader Millie has the best friends in the whole world: Florence, Claire, Gabby, and Rosie, but when Rosie dies in a car accident everything changes. Rocked by grief, the remaining four girls struggle to move on. Millie barely understands her normal pre-teen feelings, let alone the messy ones left behind by Rosie, so she outruns her emotions by throwing herself into a mystery: a cryptic notebook abandoned at her family's laundromat. Could the clues in the notebook be related to Rosie?Together, Millie and her friends embark on a heartwarming journey to heal from the loss of Rosie and end up finding more than they ever could have even imagined.
£11.39
Random House USA Inc Dear Rosie
Book SynopsisA heartwarming graphic novel about middle grade friendship, loss, and moving on in the spirit of Stargazing and Real Friends.Seventh-grader Millie has the best friends in the whole world: Florence, Claire, Gabby, and Rosie, but when Rosie dies in a car accident everything changes. Rocked by grief, the remaining four girls struggle to move on. Millie barely understands her normal pre-teen feelings, let alone the messy ones left behind by Rosie, so she outruns her emotions by throwing herself into a mystery: a cryptic notebook abandoned at her family's laundromat. Could the clues in the notebook be related to Rosie?Together, Millie and her friends embark on a heartwarming journey to heal from the loss of Rosie and end up finding more than they ever could have even imagined.
£16.62
Penguin Young Readers Group Luminous Beings A Graphic Novel
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£21.24
Penguin Putnam Inc Fustuk A Graphic Novel
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£19.03
Penguin Young Readers You Broke It
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£15.19
Random House USA Inc Pizza y Taco Quin es el mejor
Book SynopsisConoce a Pizza y Taco . . . ¡ahora en español! La primera de una divertidísima serie de novelas gráficas sobre dos mejores amigos... pero solo uno de ellos puede ser el MEJOR, ¿verdad?¡Los mejores amigos son los MEJORES! Pero, ¿QUIÉN es el MEJOR? ¿Es Pizza o Taco? ¡La pregunta es discutible! Ambos aman los toboganes de agua. Ambos son amigos de Hot Dog y Hamburger. De hecho, ¡tal vez deberían tener un debate y hacer que sus amigos VOTEN por quién es el mejor! ¿Podrá su amistad sobrevivir la pelea por el primer puesto en la cadena alimenticia de popularidad? ¡Envíe su voto!Este libro de capítulos gráficos seguramente hará reír a los niños (y niñas!) de 5 a 8 años y reforzará su confianza en la lectura. Los libros de capítulos gráficos también son un gran paso en el camino
£8.99
Random House Children's Books His Dark Materials v 3 The Amber Spyglass
£18.34
DK Marvel Studios Be More Captain America
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£9.49
Little, Brown & Company Cat Paradise Vol 1
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£10.44
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Lucifers Sword MC
Book SynopsisA graphic novel by a lifelong motorcycle club member, inspired by the secrets of one percenters.
£19.54
Running Press Book Publishers Marvel LightUp Black Panther
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£12.56
Running Press Book Publishers Cat People
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£11.72
Schiffer Publishing Ltd UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE ART OF JACK T CH Schiffer
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Sweet Rot
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£15.19
McClelland & Stewart Inc. Two Generals
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£18.00
Random House USA Inc Brain Meets World 24 Hours in the Life of Your
Book SynopsisWant to stop losing your car keys? Will a creative idea into existence? Have more productive arguments with your spouse? In Your Daily Brain, the team behind Marbles: The Brain Store, a chain devoted to building better brains, shows you all the weird and wonderful ways your brain works throughout the day—even when you think it’s not working at all, like when you’re on the treadmill or picking the kids up from school. Consider this book a wake-up call, a chance to take a closer look at and jump start your brain. From the minute your alarm clock buzzes in the morning until your head hits the pillow at night, your daily activities—everything from doing a crossword puzzle to parallel parking—are part of a process for how you evaluate the world, make choices and decisions, and reach short-term goals while keeping your eyes on the bigger ones. In each, you have the opportunity to use your brain for better or wor
£11.39
St Martin's Press Creepy Crawly Crime
Book SynopsisHave you ever had one of those moments? You knowyou''re trying to find a stolen diamond pencil box for your beautiful butterfly customer, your mosquito witness won''t give you any information, and your clumsy scorpion assistant has just tampered with your only bit of evidence? Joey Fly has those moments a lot. In fact, he''s probably having one right now. But that won''t stop him from solving the mystery in Creepy Crawly Crime, his fantastic first graphic novel!
£14.39
Beacon Press Under the Banner of King Death
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£13.29
Abrams Moms Cancer
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£11.99
Abrams Page By Paige
Book SynopsisA first graphic novel about becoming an artist, from an artist with voice and style uniquely appealing to teenage girls.
£12.01
Mad Creek Books Angelitos
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£17.05
Ohio State University Press Drawing on Anger
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£17.06
Holiday House Inc Little Monarchs
Book SynopsisA ten-year-old girl may be the only person who can save humanity from extinction in this exciting graphic novel adventure.It’s been fifty years since a sun shift wiped out nearly all mammal life across the earth.Towns and cities are abandoned relics, autonomous machines maintain roadways, and the world is slowly being reclaimed by nature. Isolated pockets of survivors keep to themselves in underground sites, hiding from the lethal sunlight by day and coming above ground at night. 10-year-old Elvie and her caretaker, Flora, a biologist, are the only two humans who can survive during daylight because Flora made an incredible discovery – a way to make an antidote to sun sickness using the scales from monarch butterfly wings. Unfortunately, it can only be made in small quantities and has a short shelf life.Free to travel during the day, Elvie and Flora follow monarchs as they migrate across the former Western United States, constantl
£20.69
Holiday House Inc When Everyone Was Fast Asleep
Book SynopsisFloat along with the Fog Maiden as she takes two children on an enchanted bedtime adventure in this board book edition of a beautiful bedtime fantasy from a picture book master.When everyone was fast asleep, two children were awakened by Token, the Fog Maiden's mysterious cat, and sent into the magical night.Gentle and lyrical, this forgotten classic bedtime story from the author of Quiet and Strega Nona is back to enchant a new generation of fans. Soft illustrations paired with an imaginative text take readers on a dreamlike journey-- sharing milk and honey with the trolls, watching the peacocks waltz, and attending a palace ball-- before tucking them safely back into bed.Cozy, quiet, and sure to delight, the Fog Maiden's sweet dream is made to be shared.
£8.50
Holiday House Inc Sunday Funday in Koreatown Yoomi Friends and
Book SynopsisYoomi and Daddy are going to Koreatown today! This story celebrates family, resilience, and Korean culture.Yoomi has planned the perfect Sunday! But the shirt she wants to wear is in the laundry. And she doesn't have the seaweed she needs for a kimbap breakfast. So Yoomi wears another shirt and eats a different breakfast, and she and Daddy take a bus to Koreatown, where they read Korean books, eat Korean treats such as patbingsu and tteokbokki, and visit Grandma. Though Yoomi's perfect day is filled with mishaps and things don't always go her way, Yoomi learns the advantages of being resilient and open-minded. Yoomi's imperfect day is better than she ever could have imagined!A family recipe for kimbap is included.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionDon't miss the rest of the Yoomi, Friends, and Family books, including: No Kimchi for Me! (A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, Bank Street
£14.24
Holiday House Inc Mommy Carry Me Please
Book SynopsisFrom tiny ''roos to penguin chicks--and humans too!--babies love to be picked up.Animal mothers of all kinds carry their babies in different ways. Mommy Hippo''s baby is on her back. Mommy Lemur''s baby is on her tummy. Mommy Monkey''s baby is on her tail. And Human Mommy''s baby is in her arms. With vibrantly-colored illustrations, this simple tale is a warm celebration of motherhood in its many forms.Jane Cabrera''s picture books have received worldwide attention and two Oppenheim Toy Portfolio awards. Her unique style has made her books a must-have for parents, teachers, and librarians for over a decade.A Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year!
£7.99
