Children's Fiction

Welcome back to Planet Omar! The second book in Zanib Mian's laugh-out-loud series, with amazing cartoon-style illustrations from Nasaya Mafaridik. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid. * Chosen asThe Times Children's Book of the Week: 'Mian's...

Get ready for a splish-splashing, action-packed tale in the bestselling series for young readers who like mermaids, monsters and princesses who are always ready for adventure! The Princess in Black and her friends are enjoying a day of sun and sea on...

Stories From Moominvalley is a beautiful collection of three classic Moomin stories, based on Tove Jansson's original works.Join Moomintroll, his charming family and his eclectic band of friends on a series of adventures in a picturesque land where...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316450058Author Anna LlenasPage Count 22Imprint LB KidsPublisher LB KidsWeight(grams) 209gDimensions(mm) 175mm * 178mm * 13mm

Celebrate Christmas with the Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this brand new lift-the-flap story, set on a silent, snowy Christmas Eve, The Very Hungry Caterpillar is hoping for a very special visitor.Lift-the-flap on every page to discover who's at home...

We Are Hunted by Tomi Oyemakinde is a compulsive speculative thriller about the lengths we go to for power - and to survive.When seventeen-year-old Femi and his brother accompany their father on a top-secret business trip to a remote and mysterious...

Mr and Mrs Bold are just like you and me: they live in a nice house (in Teddington), they have jobs (like writing Christmas cracker jokes) and they love to have a bit of a giggle. One slight difference: they're hyenas. Yes, that's right - they're covered...

Lucy is so excited to spend the summer holidays with her cousins in Canada, but when they tell her to watch out for wild bears in the forest, her excitement turns to fear. One day, she stumbles upon a bear cub on its own. At first she's scared, before...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780978609382Author Heather S LonczakFormat HardbackPage Count 46Imprint Heather S LonczakPublisher Heather S LonczakWeight(grams) 344g

This beautiful hardback Ladybird edition of The Magic Porridge Pot is a perfect first illustrated introduction to this classic fairy tale for young readers from 3+. Ladybird Tales are based on the original Ladybird retellings by Vera Southgate, with...

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!Grannie Island doesn't think much of Granma Mainland's fancy ways, but when a prize sheep gets stuck in Boggy Loch on...

From the bestselling author of Horrible Histories, named 'the outstanding children's non-fiction author of the 20th century' by Books For Keeps _______________ Ideal for readers aged 7+ King Henry VII is a mean and ruthless king and when a young...

Whether we share a toy or rescue an animal, all acts of kindness - no matter how big or small - make our community STRONGER! A gorgeous board book by award-winning illustrator Sophie Beer. From sharing our crayons to inviting everyone to play,...

An interactive workbook for parents and children from the author of the best-selling titles Don't Worry, Be Happy: A Child's Guide to Overcoming Anxiety and You're a Star: A Child's Guide to Self-Esteem Does your child appear nervous and isolated in...

Life at Wigglesbottom Primary is often lived on the edge. A class talent show becomes a thing of great mystery and intrigue, when it turns out that Jacob Barry's stinky shoe can PREDICT THE FUTURE! Or filled with peril when the boys' toilets become...

Put on your dancing shoes—Pete is ready to boogie!Pete is learning a new dance—the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he’s full of happy in his feet. But when Grumpy Toad tells him, “Pete, you dance all wrong!” Pete is determined to become a...

A fun flap book that shows young children what goes on at major sporting events and introduces them to a range of different sports. Scenes include a professional swimming pool, an athletics stadium, a ski slope, and a cycling velodrome. With over 60...

First published in 1907 and in print ever since, Hilaire Belloc's Cautionary Tales for Children is a deliciously witty parody of the terribly serious moral tales for children, which were popular in Victorian times.Terrifying and funny at the same time,...

Mishaps and mayhem abound as Noodle joins the new kid in class for the school talent show in this adorable canine comedy. Mishaps and mayhem abound as Noodle joins the new kid in class for the school talent show in this adorable canine comedy...

As comforting as a soft blanket and warm as a goodnight hug, Eric Metaxas' lullaby It's Time to Sleep, My Love is delightfully brought to life by bestselling artist Nancy Tillman (On the Night You Were Born), whose illustrations celebrate the wonders of...

**From the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar**A board book edition of this much-loved classic - with real twinkling lights. The very lonely firefly sets off into the darkening sky, flashing its light as it searches for other firefly friends. A...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593649206Author Random HouseFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

A delightful first book to share with a baby, with high contrast, black and white illustrations specially designed for the very young. Each picture is accompanied by a simple word that babies will love repeating and which will help their speech...

The groundbreaking and bestselling first Spinster Club novel from YA star Holly Bourne - "A brutal and brilliant takedown of how we talk about mental illness, feminism, and friendship." The GuardianAll Evie wants is to be normal. And now that she's...

An exhilarating new series set in the great outdoors, from HOTEL FLAMINGO author Alex MilwayWelcome to Big Sky Mountain: a home for everyone!Rosa has come from the city to live with Grandma Nan in the wilds of Big Sky Mountain. And what surprises are in...

Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2021 and long listed for the Kate Greenaway Are you looking for happiness? Sometimes it can feel really far away, and sometimes you might have so much you can't help but share. You can try to chase...

With a beautifully fluffy tail and a keen nose for adventure, Max the Detective Cat is ready for any mystery...The entire theatre company have travelled to Lord Fawley's castle to put on a show for his daughter's Halloween birthday ball! Rehearsals start...

Pom Pom was excited. So excited . . . all his friends were coming round to play and he couldn't wait!And when they arrive in superhero costumes, Pom Pom thinks he might quite like to be super too. There's just one problem: Pom Pom isn't exactly sure what...

A modern-day classic, this picture book is loved by thousands of children around the world. 'You must be brave, Mr Grinling, think of your poor little Hamish all alone in the dark. Think of all the ships that might be ...

Reds love being red. Yellows love being yellow. And Blues love being blue. The problem is that they just don't like each other. But one day, along comes a different colour who likes Reds, Yellows and Blues, and suddenly everything starts to change. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782702474Author Pete JohnsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 219gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781896580814Author Michael RosenFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Tradewind BooksPublisher Tradewind BooksWeight(grams) 432g

A lonely young prince wants to get married, but how can he find a real princess? This charming picture book retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale, is brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez.About the...

"A little kindness goes a long way" is the subtle moral depicted in this gentle tale by award-winning Australian author-illustrator Bob Graham.A brand-new edition of the classic story from Bob Graham.All the children are afraid of mean Mr Wintergarten...

An inspiring and empowering rhyming story that's a joy to read aloud, all about the power of children to change the world.Sally McBrass is the smallest girl in the youngest class - but Sally knows you don't have to be big to be strong. From kites stuck...

In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus-capable of wonderful magic that comes with a terrible price. In the mind of a NightWing dragonet, a thousand futures unfold-and almost all of them, she knows, lead to disaster and destruction...

THE WORKS contains every kind of poem you will ever need for the Literacy Hour but it is also a book packed with brilliant poems that will delight any reader.It's got chants, action verses, riddles, tongue twisters, shape poems, puns, acrostics, haikus,...

A boy. A wolf. A legend for all time. The sixth book in the internationally bestselling WOLF BROTHER (Chronicles of Ancient Darkness) series by renowned author Michelle Paver.As winter approaches and Souls' Night draws near, the Eagle Owl Mage holds the...

When eccentric Professor Dupont tries to track down his troupe of brightly-coloured cockatoos, they're always just one step ahead of him. This counting book won the 1992 Smarties Children's Choice Award.About the AuthorQuentin Blake has been drawing ever...

Amelia and her family are walking their two dogs when disaster strikes and Poppet the puppy disappears during a game of fetch. After searching high and low, Amelia discovers that Poppet has fallen down an old mine and has no way of escaping. Amelia...