Children's Fiction

SHORTLISTED - BRANFORD BOASE AWARDPeople call me Fish Boy. My skin goes up and down like the waves. My mind goes in and out like the sea. They say I've always got my mouth open, that I ask too many questions. But what's wrong with that?Billy's got a lot...

Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn't know how to talk about it - but then along comes the Boo ... A charming new Gem from the bestselling author of Squishy McFluff. Dimple the gnome is upset and he doesn't know how to talk about it - but...

'Twenty-five years a teacher. I could have committed a double murder and been out by now.' Ever wondered what life is really like for today's teachers? Reasoning that it's either laugh or cry, this author does both while intoning a mantra of 'July,...

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...

How do donkeys help people? Why do some donkeys eat snow? How can you tell if a donkey is scared or angry? Why does a donkey foal fold down its ears? This fascinating book has the answers, presented in simple text with detailed illustrations, clear...

This book was originally published in hardback as Hilary McKay's Fairy Tales.Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-Spun is a classic fairy tale collection to treasure. Featuring Hilary McKay's imaginative retellings of key favourites, this ten-story collection...

Listen ... can you hear it? There's a creepy noise ... 'Welcome!' smiles Mr Bones. 'Meet the spooky girls and boys.' At Skeleton School they howl in assembly, fly broomsticks in the library and learn how to float through walls! Join in the fun...

Glorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones classic award-winning favourite, featuring Chrestomanci - now a book with extra bits! Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when...

The thrilling sequel to the bestselling middle-grade debut of autumn 2020, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize Imogen and Marie return through the door in the tree to a whole new Yaroslav. ...

'TWISTY, SEXY, SMART ' - Kiran Millwood-Hargrave 'A MODERN GOTHIC GEM' - Samantha Shannon 'OH SO ROMANTIC' - Alexandra Christo ...

The third in the Dino Field Guide series, Dana is passing on her field guide to a new paleontologist in training, you! The Dino Dana Activity Guide is filled with new dino experiments, Dana's craft ideas, and other exciting activities to help young dino...

A collection of 12 new stories - all linked by the theme of Asterix's anniversary celebration.The 34th album chronicling the much-loved adventures of Asterix and friends.About the AuthorRene Goscinny was born in Paris in 1926, and spent most of his...

Award-winning children's writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo has collected his greatest magical stories from all around the world and put them in one place. Here! From tiny heroes to talking frogs, and meddling fairies to mysterious...

Folding Fun for Everyone-Island Style! Every Pokemon fan is happy to see Pokemon in new shapes and styles, and these new origami Pokemon include Pikachu and nine more Pokemon friends from the islands of Alola, including Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio!...

_______________ 'I adored not-at-all normal Neon and her madcap adventure' - Joanna Nadin, author of The Worst Class in the World series 'Fun, funny, magical and fizzing with imagination' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs ...

The first in a brand-new sensationally spacey, action-packed and adventure-filled middle grade series written by the incredible Lorraine Gregory - perfect for fans of MG Leonard and David Baddiel! Nothing exciting...

Join Dr. Seuss and let your imagination run wild in this classic story to encourage the most out-there thinkers! Think left and think right, think low and think high! Learn to explore the fantasy world of the imagination with a little help...

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture.For 60 years, generations of English-speaking children around the world have been enchanted...

Shortlisted for Teach Primary Book Awards, 2022 An adorable story about making new friends and finding creative solutions to playground problems. A pair of pears rocked on a seesaw. A pair of pears played ping-pong. A pair of pears rode their tandem...

An illustrated adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic Sherlock Holmes mystery - at an easy-to-read level for readers of all ages! Also includes a QR code for the free audiobook! A valuable jewel known as the Blue Carbuncle was stolen from the...

There is nothing to be found in the pages of A Series of Unfortunate Events but misery and despair. You still have time to choose another international best-seller to read. But if you must know what unpleasantries befall the charming and...

'Warm, sweet wish-fulfilment, with cute illustrations perfectly pitched for 6-plus' GuardianA second collection of two warm and funny stories about Luma and her cheeky pet dragon.Luma's best friend in the world is her pet Timir, who looks like a puppy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781442408890Author Doreen CroninPage Count 34Imprint Little SimonPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 415gDimensions(mm) 187mm * 159mm * 23mm

Discover why the secrets are escaping in this fun, magical adventure by Sibeal Pounder, beautifully illustrated by Beatriz Castro. Beyond Platform 13 is inspired by characters from Eva Ibbotson's classic, The Secret of Platform 13.The Island of Mist is...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Jack Frost has promised not to trouble the Rainbow Fairies again, but he didn't say anything about the Weather Fairies! Now he has stolen the...

Can a group of ten year old mates (and one scruffy dog) really outwit the most fiendish, cunning adults in the universe and save a frightened friend from the worst fate imaginable? When mysterious smelly footprints lead the gang to the school...

Heidi is the timeless tale of the orphan girl Heidi, who lives with her grandfather in the mountains of Switzerland and who brings cheer and comfort into the lives of all who know her. This edition of Johanna Spyri's classic novel features illustrations...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399256059Author Eric CarlePage Count 24Imprint Philomel Books,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 198gDimensions(mm) 127mm * 183mm * 16mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781302948979Author Stan LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Marvel ComicsPublisher Marvel Comics

The second book in the all-new Glitch Force series for Minecrafters! The Glitch Force: Three kids interested in Minecraft. There's Duncan, a genius redstoner, Miranda, a sharpshooter with encyclopedic knowledge of Minecraft, and Zed, an expert builder...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Newbery Medal Winner.Book InformationISBN 9780142401200Author Ellen RaskinFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Penguin Books LtdPublisher Penguin Books...

This interactive board book that is perfect for lap sharing TK. "Whose knees are these?" The whimsical illustrations hide the little boy's face until the final climactic spread. Rhyming text is paired with bold artwork full of toddler appeal reminiscent...

Get ready for an underwater adventure in Puplantis with the PAW Patrol - featuring new merpup Coral! When Mayor Humdinger causes deep-sea chaos it's up to the heroic pups and their new friend, a merpup named Coral, to...

"Warden Griffin at your service. Can I ask if you've seen a monster in the area ...?" Grace's family are wardens of the Griffin Map, using its teleport technology to fight crime across Moreland. Although Grace is still too young, she longs to...

In this selection of tales by the master folklorist Andrew Lang, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant Knights of the Round Table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, castles steeped in history, the quest for the...

Do you dare to read the Tales of Terror? A stunning and commercial new paperback package for this chilling collection of short stories, illustrated throughout by David Roberts and featuring a gloriously creepy new cover. At the Old Inn, which clings...

We all have a song! We all have something to say! We all get to shout out for a brand new day!We all have a voice and a song to sing! In this joyful, rhythmical picture book, Mary Murphy brings to life the beauty of the dawn chorus and shows that even...

East Lothian's landscape has mysterious and intriguing stories sewn into it. This collection of tales has witches and wizards, magical creatures and eerie happenings. There are dragons, faeries, ghosts and selkies. You will be whispered secrets by an...

Fancy Nancy is back in this magical new story about a very exciting sleepover with a very special little sister... Nancy and JoJo are having a sleepover - and it's JoJo's first one ever! JoJo's a little nervous about sleeping away...

An enchanting tale of haunting places and mystical bargains, sumptuously illustrated by Levi Pinfold.Washed clean in his pool, we fall under his ruleAway from what is, for we are now his.When a young girl and her brothers step into the ghostly Paradise...