Children's Fiction

A moving tale of grit, endurance and self-belief to inspire young explorers and dreamers from a stunningly talented debut.Dr Morley is about to embark on a quest to the northernmost tip of the world, to discover a creature that everyone talks about but...

A funny rhyming story about dealing with change and overcoming worries, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.In a wonderful place, at the breaking of dawn, where the breezes were soft and the sunshine was warm, a place where the creatures ran...

The longest-running picture book on the New York Times bestseller list, now available in a board book!Press the yellow dot on the cover of this interactive children's book, follow the instructions within, and embark upon a magical journey! Each page of...

Louisa May Alcott's timeless text, illustrated with movie stills from Greta Gerwig's star-studded film adaptation is perfect for a holiday gift Readers have been falling for the March family for over 150 years, and Greta Gerwig's film adaptation...

High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise Mama that they will always stay close to home. But while cautious Popo is content to spend her days in the family's cosy treetop...

Herbie and Violet's fifth gripping adventure brings the internationally bestselling Eerie-on-Sea series to a heart-stopping climax.It is midwinter once again, and the hosts of a paranormal podcast have descended on Eerie-on-Sea eager for a sighting of...

A sparkling story of friendship, set in the snowy Arctic, from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.Wolf cub Wilf doesn't want help from anyone. Whatever it is, he can do it all by himself. But when Wilf finds himself lost and alone in the chill...

A World Book Day 2020 AuthorWINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2019 WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2019Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child's perspective on the...

Board book edition of this bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under...

A bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and a shy little mouse who sets out on a journey to find his roar.In a dry dusty place where the sand sparkled gold, stood a mighty flat rock, all craggy and old. And under that rock in a tinyful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780734415868Author Shaun TanFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Lothian Children's BooksPublisher Hachette AustraliaWeight(grams) 367gDimensions(mm) 230mm...

Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Writing 'Safiyyah's War has the soul of a classic & the urgency of a story for our times. A tale of tolerance, unthinkable bravery, and heart-in-mouth true events. I loved this book' - Kiran Millwood Hargrave ...

Gerald was a tall giraffe whose neck was long and slim, But his knees were awfully bandy and his legs were rather thin . . . Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn't know how to tango or...

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this is a brilliantly funny story of a rabbit and a bear ... and how friends can manage in a not-quite-perfect world. Ideal for readers moving on from picture books.'A perfect animal double-act.' The Times,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570917745Author Edward EinhornFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Rusty has run off. Gus is looking for him in the park. Will he find him?About the AuthorAnne Giulieri has worked as a primary school teacher for over 25 years. She has been a classroom specialist, and intervention teacher, and has worked with children...

The next raid overseen by the Hunters Association brings together the survivors of thedouble dungeon incident for the first time since the tragedy. Fortunately, this next raidshould be fairly cut-and-dry-but sometimes, the most terrifying beasts...

Jinwoo knows it won't be long before his true power fully comes to light and the guildsand association of Korea descend upon him, seeking his allegiance. Since his traininghas thus far been a solo endeavor, Jinwoo decides he ought to at least see what...

*** HIDDEN FOIL ON THE CASE AVAIBLE FOR A LIMITED TIME LINE. PRE-ORDER YOURS NOW! ***'A deliciously deadly Gothic romance' STEPHANIE GARBER 'A true pleasure from beginning to end' JENNIFER ARMENTROUT'Decadently atmospheric' KERRI MANISCALCOThe New York...

Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two...

Fans of Robert Jordan and George RR Martin alike have found a new champion of epic fantasy in Brandon Sanderson. And now, in the first of two sequels to The Alloy Of Law the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author returns to the world of...

When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to the countryside, they discover that their new house lies next to the Enchanted Wood! And in that wood stands the Magic Faraway Tree. This is no ordinary tree - it is home to more magical lands full of elves, pixies,...

The much-anticipated new picture book from the bestselling and award-winning creators of A Child of Books.Dictionary wishes she could tell a story just like the other books. So one day she decides to bring her words to life. How exciting it is, she...

Be swept away on an elaborate flight of fancy in this Caldecott award-winning, wondrously illustrated picture book about self-determination and unexpected friendship.The winner of the prestigious Caldecott Honor, and described by the New York Times as 'a...

The air of celebration surrounding fifteen-year-old Oz Vessalius's coming-of-age ceremony quickly turns to horror when he is condemned for a sin about which he knows nothing. He is thrown into an eternal, inescapable prison known as the Abyss from which...

A funny and tender board book story about waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive.There's a house inside my mummy,Where my little brother grows,Or maybe it's my little sisterNo one really knows.Waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive can be...

M.G. Leonard, internationally bestselling author of Twitch, Beetleboy and Adventures on Trains, is back with the second thrilling wildlife mystery for birdwatching detectives The Twitchers! >> Shortlisted for the CRIMEFEST Award for Best Crime Novel for...

This book is a heartfelt look at the wonder and excitement of waiting...and waiting...and waiting for a new sibling to arrive. The charming protagonist of this story is so eager to step into her role as a big sister that she's starting early! She sticks...

Discover The Polar Express, a true Christmas classic. 'Magical' Guardian 'Evocative and atmospheric' Sunday Times 'A thrilling tale' Independent 'A nice treat to read to your young child' Simon Mayo All aboard the Polar Express to the North Pole!...

A richly atmospheric gift of a book about gratitude and forgiveness, from the award-winning creators of The Wolf's Secret and illustrated by the internationally acclaimed artist Julia Sarda.Leina owns the only boat in town - she ferries townsfolk over to...

Best friends Bumble and Snug are Bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them and a VERY excited unicorn, in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure and learn about the world outside and inside...

Discover the enchanting world of The Sleeping Beauty in this musical retelling of the ballet - push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's score.Guardian: 'a lively retelling, enriched by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780734411372Author Shaun TanFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lothian Children's BooksPublisher Hachette AustraliaWeight(grams) 251gDimensions(mm) 310mm...

A beautiful edition of this classic retelling by master storyteller Michael Morpurgo, with glorious illustrations by Emma Chichester Clark.In the town of Hamelin, the rich and greedy live like kings and queens while the poor and sick scavenge rubbish...

Join Baby and his mama at the bustling marketplace for a bright, bouncy read-aloud offering a gentle introduction to numbers.When Baby and Mama go to market, baby is so adorable that the banana seller gives him six bananas. Baby eats one and puts five in...

Here are the woods. The woods are home to three foxes on a hunt for rabbits. Three foxes that don't realise someone might be following them... From the author of The Cave, this is a fantastically funny cat-and-mouse (or fox-and-rabbit) story with a...

Celebrate friendship and loyalty and nurture global awareness with this boxed set of 4 illustrated chapter books. These folktales from Algonquian, Russian, Quechua and Bantu cultures feature simple, exciting plots and immersive, full-color illustrations...

*The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series!* The stunning sequel to SIX OF CROWS, this is GAME OF THRONES meets OCEAN'S ELEVEN in a fantasy epic from the number 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Leigh...

Set to a tune with both English and Spanish lyrics, this uplifting singalong shows kids that learning a new language means connecting with new people and making more friends! Call-and-response phrases reinforce language learning, and the end matter...

The second title in the number one bestselling CHERUB series! James' mission is to try where dozens of attempts by undercover police officers have failed ...When CHERUB kids go undercover, no one suspects that they are trained professionals, working to...