Family

Stargazers rejoice! Renowned physicist Alan Lightman and collaborators, with help from the Hubble telescope, light up the night sky. A dazzling picture book from MIT Kids Press.There is so much for Ada to do while visiting her grandparents on an island...

Congratulations! You now have a baby in your family. Follow our top tips and you' ll all be very happy. Don' t lend your baby to a kangaroo, plant your baby in the garden, or take to school with you - and definitely...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448089072Author Franklin W. DixonFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

Sometimes I Am Furious is a hilarious and reassuring story about how tough it can be being - and having- a toddler, from bestselling duo Timothy Knapman and Joe Berger.Life is all fun and games when everything's going your way. But some days, suddenly,...

A touching celebration of nature by debut author Anne Twist, illustrated by world-renowned children's book artist Emily Sutton.Betty loves visiting Grandma and playing in her beautiful garden, Acorn Hollows. But when a mysterious creature starts...

Longlisted for the 2015 Carnegie Medal. Red asks, 'Will we always be together?' 'Always,' I say. 'Just you and me in that little boat, watching the scarlet ibis flying back to the Caroni Swamp.' Scarlet's used to looking after her brother, Red...

FACT: Octopuses have three hearts. FACT: Octopuses have BEAKS, like BIRDS. FACT: The octopus at the aquarium is psychic! Sashi feels like she has three hearts and they're all breaking. She's losing her beloved Dadu to dementia, and her...

Sona Sharma lives in India with her busy family, where she learns about the ups and downs of family, friendship and life."Warmly loving and evocative" The Guardian Sona and her friends are excited to learn their beloved teacher, Miss Rao, is getting...

Sometimes we find what we're looking for in the most unexpected places. Wren just wants a bit of peace and quiet. What he gets is the noisiest baby sister you could ever imagine! But when Wren runs away to the country, he discovers that maybe peace...

Book 1 in the Christie and Agatha's Detective Agency series! "Whoever gave you that sandwich did it deliberately. They wanted to sabotage Fleming's research." When Agatha accidentally eats a major scientific discovery (hidden in a sandwich!), it's...

Little Bear wants to go exploring deep in the woods. Luckily, Big Bear is always there to look on, encourage him and help!About the AuthorA master storyteller for children, Martin has won the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen award and the Smarties...

Join one little girl and her father on their drive home for Christmas. Lift the flaps and spin the wheels to watch stars shoot past and fairy lights twinkle. With a lyrical text and beautiful art by The Ride-by-Nights illustrator Carolina Rabei, this...

Lily and Blue Kangaroo - a friendship forever! A heart warming festive story featuring Lily and her much-loved toy, Blue Kangaroo, from award-winning, renowned illustrator, Emma Chichester Clark. It's Christmas Eve, and Lily is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338228786Author ScholasticPage Count 16Imprint Scholastic Inc.Publisher Scholastic Inc.Weight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 180mm * 173mm * 15mm

On a winter night, in a cottage far away from the town, Mum's baby is ready to be born. The midwife arrives and the whole family prepare for the home birth. This honest and moving portrayal of a home birth as seen through the eyes of the youngest...

From Jess Butterworth comes another beautifully written adventure set on top of a super volcano, about coming to terms with grief, letting go of anger at the world and finding hope and joy in the most unexpected of places.Vivi and Seb live halfway across...

Grace and Jack have a plan - to find purrfect homes for purrfect pets!Nine-year-old twins Grace and Jack run the Forever Homes rehoming service. Whether it's a cheeky puppy or a shy kitten, they're determined to pair every animal with their perfect...

A classic tale about an extraordinary and unlikely animal friendship. For fans of Paddington Bear From Newbery Honor Author, Amy Timberlake and multi-award winning illustrator, Jon Klassen. Meet Skunk and...

Sisters share all your hopes and they soothe all your fears, As days drift to months and float into years. This heartfelt picture book evokes the joy of having a sister with its sweet illustrations and engaging poetry.About the AuthorHarriet Evans...

A gorgeous snowy picture book based on the CG-animated TV series - The Adventures of Paddington. It's snowing in Windsor Gardens and Paddington has lost the woolly hat given to him by Aunt Lucy. Will the brave polar...

The sixth hilarious title in the award-winning, laugh-out-loud series, The World of Norm. Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Norm knew it was going to be one of those days when he woke up and found himself in 18th century France...If...

The sixth and final title in this brilliant series about the No. 1 car spotter by a renowned Nigerian storyteller.Oluwalase Babatunde Benson is the No. 1 car spotter in the village - maybe even the world! And No. 1 is excited when he learns that a...

"A summer holiday in a book... unforgettably exciting." Piers Torday"Lauren St John at her very best... a gripping adventure across stormy seas, stately homes and boarding schools, with a fabulous plotted mystery at its core. I couldn't put it down." Abi...

Meet the rebel witches! A must-have guide to the girls and women of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts. For all the girls as clever as Hermione Granger, as dedicated as Tina Goldstein and as fierce as Minerva McGonagall, this...

The Chocolate Box GirlsSix fantastic stories, which one will be your favourite?Bittersweet - Will Honey's cry for help cause trouble for Shay and Cherry?Chocolates and Flowers - Can Alfie plan the perfect Valentine's Day surprise without breaking...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593310229Author Richard ScarryPage Count 18Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Peek-a-boo! Can you spot JJ and lots of other objects in all the busy pictures? This colourful search and find book is sure to keep young CoComelon fans busy, as they look for JJ in all the fun scenes, from the...

The sequel to the number-one bestseller Girl Online. Penny's bags are packed . . . When Noah invites Penny on his European music tour, she can't wait to spend time with her rock-god-tastic boyfriend. But, between Noah's jam-packed schedule,...

In this stunning debut from Ruby Wright, Maisie's enthusiasm and her mum's imagination will capture your heart. Maisie's head is full of animal facts and she desperately wants her own pet, but Mum says their flat is too small. Luckily a packet...

The second book in the blockbusting new series from the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl. The second Fowl Twins adventure starts with a bang - literally. Artemis's little brothers Myles and Beckett borrow...

All is quiet at Alfie's house - Mum and Dad have gone out and Maureen's baby-sitting. Then . . . drip, drip, drip. It's raining inside! The drip turns into a downpour and Maureen's parents have to come round to deal with the burst pipe, but only Alfie...

Winner of the 2014 UKLA Award Deo is a great footballer, a fierce protector of his older brother, Innocent. His brother is easily nervous, easily happy but good at keeping score on the dusty fields of Zimbabwe where the boys play.Then Mugabe's soldiers...

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

Take to the trails for a celebration of nature - and a day spent with Dad.In the cool and quiet early light of morning, a father and child wake up. Today they're going on a hike. Follow the duo into the mountains as they witness the magic of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999914707Author Mat WaughFormat PaperbackPage Count 245Imprint Big Red Button BooksPublisher Big Red Button BooksDimensions(mm) 203mm * 133mm * 16mm

Jake's mum is not like most mums. Say there's a skip in the street, most mums will pass right by without a second glance. Not Jake's mum. "Look at this, Jake!" she'll shout. "We must have this! We must have this, too! And we simply must have this!"...

Spot's visiting Grandpa at the fire station, where he decides he wants to be a fireman too! Grandpa gives him his very own fireman's helmet and they set to work.Cheeky Spot slides down the pole, climbs the ladder, soaks Grandpa with the hose and finally...

A New York Times bestseller! The perfect Father's Day gift, birthday present for dad, or sweet treasure for a son of any age!A boy's first hero is his dad. A touching picture book showcasing all the ways a father will help his son grow, this is the gift...

Dad always said if things get desperate, it's okay to drink the water in the toilet. I never thought it would come to that. I thought I'd sooner die than let one drop of toilet water touch my lips. Yet here I am, kneeling before a porcelain throne,...

Adoette lived to be 100 years old. Just imagine all the things she saw! She lived on the same street all her life, but one day, people decided it would be best if she would go... Award-winning and best-selling author-illustrator Lydia Monks, illustrator...