Children's Fiction

A fictionalised account of the real-life British soldier who let Hitler live in the First World War, and his attempt to put right his mistake - from a master storyteller 'Brilliant. Historical fiction at...

Every grandad is different . . . but they're ALL special! Is your grandad an adventurer or an explorer? Is he a builder, an inventor, or a MAGICIAN? Whatever your grandad does, you can be sure he loves you! This is a joyous celebration of wonderful...

A heart-warming fable about a friendship and belonging from the award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek.A heart-warming fable about a friendship and belonging from the award-winning illustrator Petr Horacek. "I feel just like a penguin," says Blue Penguin...

In the tradition of WONDER and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD this award-winning New York Times bestseller is an intensely moving, lyrically-written novel.COUNTING BY 7S tells the story of Willow Chance, a twelve-year-old genius who is obsessed with diagnosing...

What makes Eddie's garden grow? Earth, rain, sun, and all sorts of creatures, of course!Eddie works hard - digging, pulling weeds, and watering his plants - and soon his garden is magnificent, from his string bean house to his tall sunflowers. How his...

What a job for Stanley - he's building a house for his friend, Myrtle. He will need his digger and his bulldozer and his cement mixer! He will also need his friend, Charlie to help. But will they manage to build the whole house? Join Stanley and friends...

"Come back, Egg!" yell the Squirrels. But Egg is having too much fun running around. Oh no! Chicken has lost her egg. But Duggee and the Squirrels are here to help!The perfect Easter read for your own budding Squirrel, join Duggee and all your favourite...

All Hal had ever wanted was a dog. But a dog would damage the carpets in Hal's house, and so his parents refused to let him have one. Then they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. ...

Ten of Shakespeare's greatest plays, retold for children by multi-award winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.From love, jealousy, greed and betrayal to mad kings, magic and murder, Geraldine McCaughrean retells some of Shakespeare's best-known stories,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Dr. Toy Best Picks New Products 2007.Book InformationISBN 9781450830003Author PI KidsPage Count 12Imprint Phoenix International Publications,...

AJ's grandfather has always been the one to keep his unusual family together, so when he dies things start to unravel at the edges. AJ is worried about his parents but they don't really seem to notice. In order to deal with his grief and to keep his...

Once Upon a Tune brings you six wonderful stories from many lands, all of which inspired great music. You can battle trolls with Peer Gynt if you go In The Hall of the Mountain King; grapple with a magic broom in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, meet the evil...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838991517Author Priddy BooksPage Count 6Imprint Priddy BooksPublisher Priddy BooksWeight(grams) 836gDimensions(mm) 282mm * 248mm * 39mm

The Castle of Adventure is the second exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. This gorgeous edition of the classic adventure features an iconic retro cover adapted from the...

Everyone's favourite little dancer, Ella Bella Ballerina, steps into an enchanted toyshop in this magical ballet adventure. Discover a world of fairytale toymakers and dancing dolls in in this beautiful introduction to classic ballet, La Boutique...

A stunning new gift edition of this much-loved classic, with the celebrated black-and-white illustrations by Edward Gorey.Cats! Some are sane, and some are mad.Some are good, and some are bad . . .The whimsical 1982 Old Possum's illustrations have been...

One night, Elmer hears the sound of crying. It is Baby Elephant. He can't sleep because he has lost his teddy. Elmer offers to lend Baby Elephant his teddy for the night and to search for the lost teddy the next day. Elmer discovers that all the baby...

Special delivery! It's your new pet! What would YOU do if a dinosaur turned up on your doorstep?Well, that's exactly what happens to the little boy in this brilliantly illustrated, witty picture book. He must learn exactly how to look after his dinosaur:...

Hettie the Highland cow has lots of hair to keep her warm and cosy. But other animals want to be cosy too... In springtime two blackbirds stop by and build their nest in Hettie's hair. She's a cow not a hedge! In summertime some butterflies lay their...

Bursting with color and charm, this finger puppet book lets babies and inquisitive toddlers touch, feel, and explore their growing world. Newborns will love snuggling up with Baby Kitten! Baby Kitten wakes up, purrs with mama, plays, climbs, meets a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648665199Author Alisha BourkeFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Alisha BourkePublisher Alisha BourkeWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 2mm

When Lisa takes Corduroy to the theatre for the very first time, it’s so magnificent and exciting that he just can’t help heading out on his own to explore. From the orchestra pit to the prop table to the dressing rooms, Corduroy sees it all. Could there...

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Benjamin Zephaniah and Richard Conlon deal with issues such as prejudice, drugs and disfigurement in this vibrant, gritty adaptation of Zephaniah's bestselling novel for young people.Everything is going Martin's way. The holidays have started, he's got a...

Rustling under a leafy tree, A greedy shrew could hardly see... Shrew has spent his entire life using only one sense to hunt - his sense of smell. Until a horrible case of the flu forces him to make use of the rest of his senses. Once he hones...

The perfect festive stocking filler for Christmasaurus fans, from the imagination of number-one-bestseller Tom Fletcher!Well, bless my baubles - it's nearly Christmas! And it's time to celebrate with the Christmasaurus Cracker. Get ready for:Not one but...

Discover and inspire a new generation of loving, unique boys in this modern retelling of the classic nursery rhyme!Celebrate all the things that make boys special! Elaborating on the well-known nursery rhyme, this special story moves beyond stereotypes...

Escape to Moominvalley with The Pocket Moomin Colouring Book!In a perfectly pocket-sized format this relaxing colouring book is filled with original artwork from the coveted archive of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomins; one of the most cherished...

The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelista. When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems...

A sweet, rhyming picture book about the special relationship between mother and child. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is a book to be loved, shared and treasured. The perfect gift for every family, for new Mothers, on...

Inside this book is a treasure trove of writing celebrating courage and empowerment. Read the poems aloud or curl up with them in a quiet corner. Begin your journey into a lifelong love of poetry. Inspire young minds with this beautiful poetry...

The Mr Men are going on a trip to the moon! Well, the Mr Men who can fit in a space suit and helmet! Will the moon really be made of cheese as Mr Greedy thinks and will there be any cows jumping overhead?! The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic...

Oh no, there's a shark in the park! Or is there? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright - and you can also listen to the story online. A delight to share with young children,...

Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent - The TimesAnnabelle has lived in Wolf Hollow all her life: a quiet place, still scarred by two world wars. But when cruel, manipulative Betty arrives in town, Annabelle's calm world is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913230579Author Terenia EdwardsFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Tiny TreePublisher Andrews UK LimitedWeight(grams) 200gDimensions(mm) 220mm * 220mm *...

Laugh-out-loud school-based fun in two-colour stories, perfect for encouraging independent reading!Three short stories in each book keep just confident readers engaged while lively two-colour illustrations bring these hilarious early readers to life and...

From the bestselling author of The Fault in our Stars and Looking for Alaska, now a major TV series Quentin Jacobsen has always loved Margo Roth Spiegelman, for Margo (and her adventures) are the stuff of legend at their high school. So when she one...

A heartfelt story about a playful young wolf and her best friend, Bear.The two best friends always play together, whether it's paddling in the stream, skidding in the snow, or tumbling in the falling leaves. But sometimes Bear feels sad and wants to be...

Young children just love things that go, and here is a book they will spend hours pushing along the floor as well as reading! In My First London Taxi follow the black cab around the streets of London visiting the sights, with an extra detail to spot on...

On the first day of Christmas, Santa gave to Peppa . . .Join Peppa and friends and count down the 12 days of Christmas in this lift the flap picture book.What wonderful things will Peppa discover over the 12 days of Christmas?Everybody loves the 12 Days...