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Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019. Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, 2019. First the accident, then the nightmares. The shadowy thief steals all the colours from Izzy's world leaving her feeling empty and hopeless...

In 1960, fourteen-year-old Laura meets French exchange student, Leon.Her life will never be the same again.Things start to change for Laura - first her moods, and then her body. Laura isn't prepared for what she learns next - and doesn't even know how it...

Soon to be an original film on Disney+ streaming service!Before ELEANOR AND PARK, there was STARGIRL. The seminal life-affirming YA novel celebrating first love and self-acceptance - now in a beautiful new edition for the next generation of readers...

Flour Babies by Anne Fine, won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children's Book Award in 1992. When the annual school science fair comes round, Mr Cartwright's class don't get to work on the Soap Factory, the Maggot Farm or the Exploding Custard Tins...

"Then she grinned. I grinned. It was just as if we knew each other."India lives in a HUGE house, but hardly gets any attention from her parents. She can't stand her mum, and though she absolutely adores her dad, he hasn't had much time for her lately...

Number One for Fiendish Fun! Join Henry in a bumper edition of mayhem with this completely wicked collection of six of his best school stories!Have a mischievous school year with Horrid Henry! This book contains six naughty school stories about a...

Morris Gleitzman's classic stories Blabber Mouth and Sticky Beak are now together in one volume, with with a fantastically hilarious cover look from Sarah Horne!Rowena Batts is always in trouble. It probably has something to do with her quick temper -...

A pitch-perfect rhyming celebration of dads everywhere! Amazing dads are all around! Dads can be busy, whizzy, caring, sharing . . . and so much more. But there's just ONE dad who...

Featuring children's own words and heart-warming pictures, this book can be given by boys or girls to their mummy on mothers' day. Or at any time! 'I love my mummy because... ' Everyone's mummy is the best. And who better to tell...

The perfect gift for Father's Day He's all right, my dad. He's as strong as a gorilla and as happy as a hippopotamus. He's a great dancer, a brilliant singer,he's fantastic at football and he makes me laugh. A lot. But that's not all that's great about...

A hilarious tale about a a boy with a wild imagination and his loving family, from award-winning author, Swapna Haddow and bestselling artist, Dapo Adeola. Is Mum a lioness? She loves her 'cubs', she can run faster than anything, and she can catch you in...

It's nearly Cedric the dragon's bedtime - there's just time for his mum to read him his favourite book. Unfortunately for her, Cedric likes the story so much that he wants to hear it again . . . and again . . . and again . . . A cross dragon is a fiery...

Marigold isn't like other mums. "She's good at spending heaps of money that we haven't got. She's good at getting drunk. She's good at getting completely nutty ideas into her head."Dolphin adores her mum - she's beautiful and vibrant. She's covered in...

I Am Perfectly Designed is an empowering story about loving who you are, exactly as you are - and a celebration of the love between parent and child. From Karamo Brown, star of the hit Netflix series Queer Eye.Written by Karamo and his son Jason, this...

Alfie is heading off to the seaside with his grandma, and makes a new friend on the beach! But unfortunately all's not fair in love and friendship, and Alfie - with a little help from Grandma and Bernard - has to discover what a true friend looks like. A...

The perfect book to read together with your little one!My mummy looks normal, like any other mummy . . . but she's not. Because she can turn into a fairy. She just has to shut her eyes tight, say 'Marshmallow' . . . and POOF! She's Mummy Fairy.Ella's...

When you joined our family, I knew you were just who I'd waited and wished for. Full of heartwarming illustrations, this emotive picture book showcases the unconditional love between an adopted child and their adoptive parents. A gentle exploration of...

Everyone's favourite feisty heroine - Tracy Beaker is BACK in this entertaining novel featuring her daughter Jess. Now a major TV series on CBBC and iPlayer 'An unbelievable talent' - David WalliamsJacqueline Wilson, most-loved author has sold 40 million...

The third and final edge-of-your-seat adventure in Maz Evans's laugh-out-loud funny Vi Spy series! PRAISE FOR THE SERIES: 'Twists, turns, spies and surprises. What more do you want? Tears? Laughter? Maz Evans delivers them all.' FRANK COTTRELL BOYCE 'Vi...

Good moods, bad moods, can't-stand-Jessica-Finch moods - humour fans will love Judy's latest mood in her second book in the internationally bestselling series. Judy's in a jealous mood - jealous of Jessica Finch, who has got her picture on the front page...

From the award-winning author of THE BUBBLE BOY comes a heart-warming and unforgettable story that follows one boy's search for the perfect family, with surprising and unexpected results. Perfect for fans of Onjali Q. Rauf and Lisa Thompson...

A heartwarming book featuring children's own words and animal illustrations, this is the perfect book to say, "I love you, Daddy!" 'I love my daddy because...' Everyone's daddy is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780978609399Author Heather S LonczakFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Heather S LonczakPublisher Heather S LonczakWeight(grams) 131g

The third book in the wickedly funny series for ages six and up from the creator of Where Bear?, Pass It On and the Pom Pom series, with colour illustrations throughout. Hi! I'm Jeanie - still 7 3/4 years old, and back for another adventure...

The Heelers are going on a camping trip. During the long car ride, Bluey and Bingo start to feel a bit bored. Can Mum help Bluey and Bingo find a way to entertain themselves?Experience the thrills and sights that come with a road trip in this new Bluey...

Welcome back to Planet Omar! The third 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.When Omar and his friends come back after the school holidays,...

Change can be scary but with their family always by their side, the Hinch brothers can do anything!The Hinch brothers, Ron, Len and Henry, love their home. It's full of their toys, happy memories and their amazing Wendy house. But, today's moving day and...

Another laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry.Billy and his family are off to the seaside. The MINI MONSTERS...

Sona Sharma combats climate change.When Sona learns about the climate crisis at school and is very worried that no one is doing enough to combat it, she takes up the challenge herself. But Appa isn't amused when Sona throws out her baby sister's nappies...

Flutter into another MAGICAL new story from Jacqueline Wilson.Mab's mum is obsessed with fairies - she even named Mab after the Fairy Queen!Their flat is packed with fairy ornaments, tiny fairy furniture and they've even got fairy lights in the toilet...

Milly's class has won an All-Ireland Climate Action competition and are in with a chance of earning a coveted Green Flag award for their school. Best of all is the prize: a private tour of Fota Wildlife Park! Sure, what could possibly go wrong? But...

Dot, her best friend Beans and her dog McClusky all love sniffing out a good mystery and together they will solve the case and save the day . . . It's the last week of school term and the children are looking forward to the School summer fair...

The exceptionordinary, effervescent Clarice Bean is back with her trademark heart and humour in this beautifully illustrated story by former Children's Laureate Lauren Child - a delightful summer read for the entire family! ...

Ellie Jelly wakes up hungry and ready for breakfast, but Mum is busy with her little sister Grace. Ellie tries to get Mum's attention: she bangs the table, she makes loud singing noises, but it's no good. Finally she decides to make her own breakfast,...

The Join the Dots Detectives: Dot, Beans and McClusky are back on the case in a third, brand-new mystery! Dot and Beans can't wait for their school trip to Adventure Camp where they will do lots of exciting activities like zip-wiring, grass...

Zahra hugs her cherished teddy bear and prays that Ramadan will bring her a longed-for sister. When her bear subsequently goes missing, Zahra finds herself grappling with intense feelings of loss. Over the next few weeks, as she volunteers with her...

From award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the fifth book in the Luna Loves... series celebrates separated families at Christmas time, and shows the power of giving to bring people together. Luna loves Christmas. Sometimes at Mum's, sometimes...

The must-have new Victorian novel from bestselling, much-loved children's author, Jacqueline Wilson. Victorian London, 1851. Queen Victoria is on the throne and the Great Exhibition is about to open! Lucy Locket lives with her father, the New Mother and...

Scrub those ears. Wash your toes. Uh-oh, Niko!You missed your nose. Help little Niko have a bath and get ready for 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...

Pack your bags, we're going on a road trip, in the third hilarious mystery in the award-winning Anisha, Accidental Detective series!Milo and I have been looking forward to this half-term for what feels like FOREVER - we're finally going to the National...