Children's Fiction

When Jim Hawkins sets sail searching for buried treasure and adventure, he finds himself caught up in a deadly mutiny where he must outwit the cunning pirate Long John Silver in order to stay alive . The classic adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson...

Five little ghosts floated off one day,Over the hills and far away.Mamma Ghost said "Fly back to me!"How many ghostlings can you see?Join the adorable ghostlings on another lift-the-flap adventure through a spooky forest.There's so much to see as Mamma...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841358574Author Angela HewittFormat PaperbackPage Count 16Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 850gDimensions(mm)...

Pirates in Pyjamas is a hilarious rhyming romp - perfect for bedtimes and little pirates everywhere. Beautifully illustrated by Tom Knight, this book is packed full of piratey humour, jazzy jim-jams and a cosy-dozy ending. Bedtimes will never be boring...

On the Night Before Christmas, Scout Elf has everything perfectly prepared for Santa's arrival ... or has he? The children are nestled, the stockings hung. Elf is ready to say goodbye to his family for the year, when...

It's the end of a busy day on Apple Tree Farm. Join Poppy and Sam as they say goodnight to all the animals, including Woolly the sheep, Curly the pig and Daisy the cow. With touchy-feely patches, flaps to lift and the Little Yellow Duck to spot on every...

Little Nell Trent's childhood is over. Her grandfather's mind is failing, his dark secret makes him sad and distracted, and he has nobody to care for him but Nell. The grotesque Daniel Quilp is out to cause trouble. What plans does he hatch with the...

In the fourth and final brilliant installment of Philip Reeve's award-winning quartet, after twenty years, the devastating world war between the predatory Traction Cities and their enemies is ending. Wren and her father Tom...

Twins, Scarlett and Tom, are studying the Vikings and Anglo-Saxons at school and they have a homework project to do. When Tom’s struggling for inspiration, Grandad comes to the rescue with his time machine. Tom is catapulted onto a Viking long ship and...

A Caribbean celebration of family and food - with a spicy twist!There is not a better smell in the world than Ajee's Cook-up rice. The kitchen fills with the smell of coconut, garlic and spices. Faruq loves his grandmother Ajee, and he loves her cooking...

From the creators of the critically acclaimed The Night Gardener and Ocean Meets Sky comes a whimsical and elegantly illustrated picture book about community, art, the importance of giving back - and the wonder that fell from the sky.THE GUARDIAN "[...]...

Snuggle up with Poppy and Sam, and enjoy these ten gentle tales of their adventures on Apple Tree Farm. Stories include a runaway tractor, a journey on an old steam train, a camping trip and lots more. Each story features charming illustrations by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782703853Author Steven VinacourFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 210g

Johanna Spyri's Heidi is beautifully retold, following the exploits of the orphaned girl sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy grandfather. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence, with clear, engaging text and stunning...

Everything in the Universe is made up of just 118 chemical elements, all of which are listed in the Periodic Table. Lift the flaps in this informative book and discover which elements are crucial to life, which are smelly, explosive or radioactive and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647225933Author Mary NhinFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint Insight EditionsPublisher Insight Editions

FROM THE WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S FICTION PRIZE A thrilling animal adventure for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Katherine RundellThis is the story of a boy named Kester. He has rescued the last wild animals in the world, and saved his...

Mixing elves, counting and bedtime, children will love this brilliantly fun picture book with a shiny foiled cover! The night before Christmas Eve, Santa could NOT sleep. So, a couple of his reindeer chums, said, "You...

A simple introduction to reproduction. Every single day, Willy, a small sperm, practices for the Great Swimming Race. But, when the day arrives, will Willy be able to swim faster than his 300 million friends? He'll have to if he stands a chance of...

A new 20th anniversary edition of the utterly classic Clarice Bean, Don't Look Now by bestselling Children's Laureate, Lauren Child.It's the worry you hadn't even thought to worry about that should worry you the most. At least that's how it looks to...

Winner of the 2016 Bookbug Children's Book Prize, a Scottish Children's Book Award voted for by children!A gentle, reassuring picture book, perfect for little ones who are about to start school.It's Mouse's first day at Miss Moon's Moonlight School for...

Despised by his Spanish relatives and ignored by his distant grandfather, twelve-year-old orphan Felix Brooke is lonely and unhappy. So when he's given a parcel with a blood-stained letter from his dead father, it inspires him to track down his long-lost...

An exciting picture book about much-loved Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends from the bestselling creator of One Snowy Night. Percy's friend, the hedgehog, has always longed to fly but, without wings, it's an impossible dream. But...

There are times when only a polar bear will do . . . "All I want is a normal family but no, I've ended up with the brother from Weirdsville. Liam is so embarrassing, but Mum and Dad can't see that and give him all the attention. Leaving me with zero!...

Meet Milo and his friends in this new little library.This adorable collection contains four mini board books, perfect for little readers. Meet Milo the adventurous cat, Lofty the thoughtful giraffe, Lark the knowledge bird and Suds the friendly robot!...

Meet the accident-prone T-Rex. First he loses his glasses, then he has one disaster after another: he can't tell his breakfast toast from a slipper, then he mistakes a prehistoric owl for his bath towel! A laugh-out-loud tale from legendary picture book...

'HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!' Frank Cottrell Boyce 'Hilarious' Tim Minchin 'Danny Wallace and Jamie Littler's books contain all the wit and warmth of Dahl and Blake at their best. Irresistible.' Phil Earle 'Like David Walliams, Danny Wallace is a...

Financial Times -- 'An extraordinary, enticing fusion of fiction and natural history. The artwork alone [...] is stunning.'Kate Winslet -- 'Breathtakingly beautiful... every young adventurer should read this book.'The Oldie -- 'The second thrilling...

When two naughty little mice discover the door to the beautiful dolls' house ajar, they just have to tiptoe inside and have a look. The temptation to try the delicious looking food in the dining room proves too great however, and chaos ensues when they...

True tales of wild and wonderful lives to be treasured forever!In this fascinating and touching book, children can learn about 50 courageous creatures from around the world and throughout history.This fully illustrated collection gathers heart-warming,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525580072Author Charles LovittFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

When Simon the squirrel's mum sends him off to the shop, Simon decides to fly to the moon in Old Uncle Somerset's hot air balloon in search of cheese. Shopping in outer space is very exciting, but proves to be a bit of a distraction . . . 'One of the...

With an Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury This selection of Carroll's works includes Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass, both containing the...

Boots come off. Pyjamas on. Uh-oh, Niko!Your slipper's gone. Help little Niko change into pyjamas and get tucked into bed in this interactive board book packed with push-and-pull sliders and flaps.Uh-Oh Niko is a little bear who sometimes gets things a...

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...

This rhythmic I-spy journey to school through various landscapes is the perfect introduction to colours, modes of transport, and of course, music! The jaunty text, Siobhan Bell's colourful hand-stitched illustrations and the accompanying music by popular...

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!This lavish book is packed with brand-new stories and poems featuring favourite characters from Katie Morag's island home...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983625681Author Lori LiteFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Stress Free KidsPublisher Stress Free KidsWeight(grams) 75g

Scribble and Swoop are the best of friends - until the day they have a TERRIBLE QUARREL! Which friend will be the first to say sorry? And can an apology fix their precious friendship? The perfect story for teaching young children the importance of...