Children's Fiction

When her parents send her to stay with a grandmother she hardly knows for the summer, Elen is furious. Gran lives on a tiny island and doesn't want her either - it's not an easy start. Gran's idea of childcare is to give Elen a map and tell her to...

One Fox is a stunning counting book and thrilling farmyard adventure from the brilliantly talented author and illustrator, Kate Read. One famished fox with two sly eyes is on the prowl . . . three plump hens had better watch out! The rich, close-up...

Aided and abetted by his ventriloquist cousin, Wilbur, Elmer pretends to be blown away on the windiest day. They make fools of the other elephants, but when the laughter dies down, Elmer reassures them that a heavy elephant is safe in the worst of gales...

WHEN EVIE TALKS TO ANIMALS . . . THEY TALK BACK.Eleven-year-old Evie has a talent: a supertalent. She can HEAR what animals are thinking.She promises to keep it top secret, but then an evil pet-thief strikes.Every animal in town is in danger and only by...

Sometimes we feel brave as a lion or shy like a mouse... and that zoo inside our heads can make us behave differently on the outside. Feelings can be hard to understand. You can't see it, but this little boy is part mischievous monkey, part curious...

Spot is going to the swimming pool with his Mum and his smart new rubber ring.At first he feels a little nervous, but with a bit of support from Mum and friends, soon Spot is splashing about and having a whale of a time.If you loved this, try Where's...

'A wonderful time-travelling adventure with more twists and turns than the hands of a clock on a helter-skelter. Alex and Jasper are a fantastic dynamic duo, and the book has genuine friendship and warmth at the heart of a timey-wimey mystery. I loved it...

From the author of the Ultimate Football Heroes comes the fourth book in the Johnny Ball series, funny reading for football-mad kids.After leading the Tissbury Tigers to Worldies glory, Johnny is on the fast track to the top of football management. He's...

A delightful way for young children to discover where babies come from - from baby humans to kittens, caterpillars and kangaroos. Young children can lift the flaps to find out how babies are made, when they are born, what new babies need and how they...

Red Leech, is the second in the Young Sherlock Holmes series in which the iconic detective is reimagined as a brilliant, troubled and engaging teenager - creating unputdownable detective adventures that remain true to the spirit of the original books...

For new girl Darrell Rivers, there are friends to be made, pranks to be played and fun to be had at Malory Towers in Enid Blyton's best-loved boarding school series.In book two, there is a thief about. Purses and jewellery are missing in the North Tower...

Prince Hal is upset - he wants the moon. So the King and Queen send their servants, Grim and Crumb, out to catch the moon for him, with hilarious consequences. This charming story by award-winning author Mal Peat and Elspeth Graham is illustrated by Xiao...

The history and partnership of the Angles and Saxons are explored in this thrilling adventure about the trials and tribulations of their settlement in Britain. Written by bestselling author Tony Bradman, this coming of age tale is perfect for fans of...

Meet Supertato! The much-loved supermarket superhero who's there to save the day when the chips are down stars in three classic adventures. Join Supertato and the veggies as they face not just one Evil Pea but BAGS of them in Veggies Assemble, go for...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Peter Pan by Sir J. M. Barrie is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic Neverland story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing...

Discover the joys of winter with this delightful sparkly book. Scenes include a snowman competition, an ice sculpture display, playing with snowballs and sledging in the park. There are friendly animal characters, beautiful illustrations by star artist...

In the hilarious eighth book of this blockbuster graphic novel series, Narwhal and Jelly celebrate the spookiest time of the year - Halloween - with a super twist! Dive into three new stories that are sure to fright...

'It took me four days to read this book and I really enjoyed it' GUARDIAN 'One of my all-time favourite books. It's a very lively, funny story' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Katy speaks with a charm and directness that remains as fresh as when it was written'...

" On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree."Celebrate the magic of Christmas time with this well-loved traditional poem, The Twelve Days of Christmas, beautifully illustrated by Laura Hawthorne.Take a walk through...

The sixth and final book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on CBBC! "This was the team of teams. The club of clubs. And now they wanted him to join them." A transfer to the best club in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593226711Author Watty PiperPage Count 28Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 335gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 178mm *...

A brand new title in the bestselling gorgeously gothic and wickedly funny Amelia Fang series - perfect for readers of 7+ MEET AMELIA FANG A little vampire with a big heart. Amelia Fang's mum has...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908702258Author Neil GriffithsPage Count 24Imprint Red Robin BooksPublisher Red Robin BooksWeight(grams) 300gDimensions(mm) 170mm * 170mm * 15mm

Third high-octane instalment in the bestselling author's compelling Jack Courtney Adventures for readers 10+, following CLOUDBURST and THUNDERBOLT.On the pretext of making a film for his mother's environmental protection work, Jack wangles an expedition...

'"Namaste," says Miss Rabbit.It's another busy day at Peppa and George's playgroup, and today they have a VERY special visitor coming in to see them!Miss Rabbit is going to teach everyone about yoga!From calm breathing to gentle stretching, Peppa and all...

The much-acclaimed toddler book series from The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.Simple but engaging stories which reflect the ups - and downs - of toddler life.Major new animation series launching on Milkshake in 2021Pip and Posy are best friends -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368008280Author Laura GowinFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 200gDimensions(mm) 184mm *...

The third in a series of gripping adventure stories, perfect for fans of Enid Blyton. Max is distraught when he receives a letter from the school telling him he has to go on a weekend of cycling and camping for the Duke of Wellington awards scheme. But...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781801300193Author Andy McNabFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Welbeck Publishing GroupPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Albie doesn't want to tidy his toys away but when a comic-book baddie snatches one away, he has to chase after them! Follow Albie into a world of flying superheroes, crazy contraptions and daring rescues in another fantastically fun adventure from the...

If you peep into the night sky and see the Moon and twinkling stars, you're peeping right out into space! Lift the flaps and peep through the holes in the pages to discover the planets in our solar system, see astronauts on the International Space...

A beautiful picture book about hope, change and the passing of time. Winner of the Caldecott Medal 2019.On the highest rock of a tiny island at the edge of the world stands a lighthouse. From dusk to dawn, the lighthouse beams, sending its light out...

A starkly original and heartbreaking tale of friendship and rebellionWinner of the Carnegie Medal and a 2012 Costa Award winner. Narrated against the backdrop of a ruthless regime determined to beat its enemies in the race to the moon, MAGGOT MOON is the...

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the wild in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who is in the tall grass shaded from the sun?A pride of sleepy lions playing, having fun!A charming first introduction to wild animals and...

What makes some animals dangerous? Which animals are the fastest? And biggest? How do they hunt? Why are people more dangerous to animals than animals are to people? Find out all the answers in this book, and more, with photographs, step-by-step...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782704737Author Steven VinacourFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 210g

Meet a mischievous little cat in Fluffy Kitten, a fun touch-and-feel animal book from the creator of the bestselling preschool classic, Dear Zoo.Children will love discovering the different touch and feel textures on every page as they follow kitten...

In the exciting second Warriors story arc, the wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons-but new prophecies from their warrior ancestors speak of a mysterious destiny and grave danger for the clans. The fourth of six titles...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823453849Author Toni BuzzeoFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 346gDimensions(mm) 217mm *...

The newest member of Anthony Browne's globally bestselling series - joining My Dad, My Mum and My Brother in a celebration of all things girl She's lovely, our girl! A joyful and empowering celebration of daughters, granddaughters, sisters and...