Children's Fiction

The most famous and loved racing story of all time. National Velvet is a classic tale of dreams, ambition and one girl's belief in a horse. 'Velvet'll sit on a horse like a shadow and breathe her soul into it ... I...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784618087Author Valeriane LeblondFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 230mm * 230mm * 10mm

Lily and Blue Kangaroo - a friendship forever! Another heart warming story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark. Lily and Blue Kangaroo are the best of...

Friendship forms in the midst of war between a young German boy and a Russian bomber-dog, in this poignant and gripping historical adventure. East Prussia, Germany, 1945. War is raging across Europe, and as Russian soldiers close in across...

'A magical, fairy-filled read with a twisty plot and main character you'll adore' A.F. Steadman, author of the internationally bestselling Skandar and the Unicorn ThiefNobody knows what lies inside the Knoll nor what form the Fae have taken after all...

First instalment in an explosive rugby trilogy. Woody is the new boy at Borderlands, a boarding school for children whose parents are in the armed forces, but he is already desperate to leave and get back to his dad. Can rugby help him get through?...

Dear reader, There is nothing to be found in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781954839199Author Lewis CarrollFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint Reader's Library ClassicsPublisher Reader's Library ClassicsWeight(grams)...

The fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series with over ten million copies in print! 'Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.' Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid ...

Uncover the ghost animals within in this moving and uplifting story about finding help where you need it, from the highly acclaimed author and illustrator of The Hunt for the Nightingale. Nora's mum has good days and bad days, but the bad days are...

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

Every night, King Shahryar married a new bride. Every morning, he chopped off her head. So when the lovely Sheherazade became the latest of his wives, she had to do some quick thinking to stay alive. Over a thousand and one nights, she kept the King...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level A range of beautifully illustrated Michael Rosen's poems, including many of his classic works such as 'Down behind the dustbin'. The poems resonate with children's...

Bedtime is always fun with this hilarious bedtime story from Kimberly and James Dean's New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat series. Now available in paperback! Pete the Cat and his friends are having so much fun playing and surfing in the sun, they...

This wonderful collection of 20 hardback books brings together forbidden love, guilt and greed into adapted and illustrated stories from Shakespeare's plays. These adapted and illustrated editions are a great way to introduce children and students to...

A collection of Richard Scarry's best loved stories, gathered together in the perfect bedtime storybook. Now in picture book format. Join Huck and Lowly on their adventures around Busytown then drift off to sleep for adventures of your own! ...

No matter what the music, no matter what our name. No matter what our language . . . our smiles are the same! This jolly rhyming book shares the comforting message that we all have equal value, no matter what our differences. With...

Starting school is an adventure - especially when you have a magical unicorn friend by your side!It's almost time for Evie to go to school, but thinking about it makes her feel all wobbly and anxious. Nursery is lots of fun, but big school sounds a...

A retelling of Disney Beauty and the Beast with stunning development art from the original Disney Studio artists. Collect the whole Animated Classics series!Disney Beauty and the Beast is one of the best-loved films of all time and has been a family...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307978066Author Salina YoonPage Count 18Imprint Robin Corey BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 164gDimensions(mm) 173mm * 179mm * 10mm

The Hero Pup is a heartwarming and uplifting story from Megan Rix, bestselling author of The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs, The Bomber Dog and A Soldier's Friend.'For now Patch is just a Helper Pup,' Joe said. 'But one day . . .'Eleven-year-old Joe is...

A captivating, rhyming picture book retelling of Charles Dickens' classic tale about the true meaning of Christmas. Mean old Ebenezer Scrooge hates everything. Even Christmas! Until, one frosty Christmas Eve, Scrooge receives a visit from three ghostly...

Join Rachel, Kirsty and the Puppy Care Fairies as they help dog owners everywhere to care for their puppies. Jack Frost has still got three of the magical puppies, so the girls must work hard to find Frenchie the Bulldog Fairy's magical pup!Frenchie the...

In the world of Asgard, living among Odin, Thor and Loki are the Valkyries of legend. Norse goddesses, reapers of souls from human battlefields - they have the power to cause death with just one touch. Fourteen-year-old Freya is a Valkyrie - but she has...

Through the foggy streets of Victorian London to the deepest countryside, Sherlock Holmes uses his unique powers of deduction in eight thrilling investigations, including the mysteries of 'The Speckled Band' and 'The Reigate Puzzle'. With a captivating...

Step into the charming world of Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit again with the treasured tale of little Benjamin Bunny. This board book format features charming original artwork from acclaimed illustrator Charles Santore.Join little Benjamin Bunny as he...

Buckle up for There's Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah. A laugh-out-loud funny picture book with vehicles and animals!Three, two, one . . . the race has begun and the animals are off!Rhinos on roller-skates, foxes in fire engines, lions in lorries, penguins...

Sharpen your observation skills! Take out your magnifying glass and join Caillou and his friends as they play detective and search for hidden objects in wonderfully busy places, including the county fair, the barn, the aquarium, and many more. There are...

Sometimes your face doesn't show how you are feeling.Pablo wants to go to his cousin Lorna's house, but his mum sees the expression on his face and thinks that he doesn't want to go!Pablo is autistic and he sees the world in a different way. Together...

Five nippy Vikings set out hiking, off on an adventure to find some yeti fluff. As in the chilly weather, no underpants are better, than a pair of knickers knitted from the stuff! About the AuthorSteve Smallman has taken up writing his own stories after...

A brilliantly imagined new 8+ adventure about resilience, family and hope. From the bestselling and Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlisted author of BOY IN THE TOWER. Perfect for fans of Ross Welford, Lisa Thompson and Onjali Rauf.Rule number one:...

Zoe and Astra are on a quest to help the Unicorn King. This time, their adventures lead them high into the skies above Unicorn Island, in search of the Floating Islands. But someone is following them and the islands are not all that they seem. Will Zoe...

A glorious sequel to Good Dog McTavish, this endearing story is brimming with Meg Rosoff's stylish prose, quirky humour, astute eye for the details of canine-human dynamics, and the oddities of family life. It's summer and the Peachey family...

Baby Fox Finger Puppet Book is a sweet, entertaining board book with a finger puppet built right in.Where does Baby Fox play? How does Baby Fox find a snack? Follow along with this cute baby animal as it experiences its world, from playtime to bedtime...

Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon with Murtagh. Murtagh, a stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle, will publish in 2023.It began with Eragon . ...

'A Christmas book about kindness and cheer to make even Scrooge's heart melt' Dame Jacqueline Wilson on The Christmas Carrolls Funny festive middle grade about the world's most Christmassy family from the founder of Authorfy,...

The first intergalactic adventure from superstar Peter Andre - based on the stories he tells his own children. It's just a normal day at school for Millie and Theo - until a space rocket arrives in the playground! ...

It's James Bond's first day at Eton, and already he's met his first enemy. This is the start of an adventure that will take him from the school playing fields to the remote shores of Loch Silverfin and a terrifying discovery that threatens to unleash a...

A hilarious new picture book from Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author Peter Bently and the incredibly talented illustrator John Bond, creators of Dogs in Disguise. A fun-filled look into the chaotic world of cats and all the crazy things...

Princess Smartpant's long lost Fairy God Mother Doris needs her help...In Fairy tale land, Fairy God Mothers are being made redundant, and replaced by Fairy Geek Mothers. All traditional Fairy God Mothers grant everyone three nice wishes. But the Fairy...