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Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied...

When I found you, you were small and trembling, and I thought you might be a little bunny. I held you close so you were warm. The world can seem like a big, bewildering place for new babies - fortunately, their mothers know just how to sooth and comfort...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Green Earth Book Award 2015.Book InformationISBN 9781580896955Author Anna McQuinnFormat PaperbackPage Count 28Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645457704Author David McLeodFormat PaperbackPage Count 26Imprint David McLeodPublisher David McLeodWeight(grams) 86gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 2mm

Ailsa's mum is ill, not the first time, so they spend the summer with her aunt and uncle. Aunt Bertha, Uncle Nod and their dog Moxie live on an island off the coast, by a beautiful fishing village surrounded by beaches and clifftops. Ailsa and Moxie...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062302038Author Amy Krouse RosenthalFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm)...

The star of Julian Is a Mermaid makes a joyful return - and finds a new friend - at a wedding to be remembered.Julian and his nana are attending a wedding. Better yet, Julian is in the wedding along with his cousin Marisol. When wedding duties are...

William Wobbly is having lots of wobbly feelings one morning but his mum is so busy that she doesn't notice. William Wobbly's worries worsen when he notices small changes at school. "Where's my real teacher?!" he wonders. He hides under his desk and he...

The first in a new madcap, hilarious series about Bridget Vanderpuff, whipsmart inventor and amateur sleuth with a taste for adventure. It's a recipe for fun with mystery, villainy, cake and sprinkles of silliness, heart and hope. Bridget Baxter is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623542061Author Jenny LacikaFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.

A heart-warming family tale based on the real story of a musical teddy bear, featured on best-loved TV show, The Repair Shop. Sue has always longed for a sister so when her parents tell her they are adopting a little girl from Hong Kong she is over the...

Parents and children both have big dreams-about their life and the wonders the future holds. I'm So Glad You Were Born celebrates those dreams as well as the wonder of everyday experiences like sweet and special snuggles and cuddles, fun times and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Alabama Camellia Award (Grades 4-6) 2012.Book InformationISBN 9781434234377Author ,Kate McmullanFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Stone Arch...

Tola may be small, but she's very determined!Lockdown is over and Too Small Tola has returned to the crowded family flat in Lagos, Nigeria. Even though she is back home and safe, there are still plenty of problems for Tola to solve - including her own...

Why do grannies always tell us to speak up? Why do they have creases on their faces? Are grannies flexible? How do you cheer up a sad granny? Exactly how old are grannies anyway? Eric Veille explains it all in this witty book for anyone who has, is,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823450046Author Michael GenhartFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 357gDimensions(mm) 261mm *...

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'A truly epic finale to one of the best trilogies of recent years' KIRAN MILLWOOD-HARGRAVE 'Magical in every way' EOIN COLFER, author of Artemis Fowl Fionn Boyle, Storm Keeper of Arranmore, is facing the fight of his life. The terrifying...

The seventh 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 was woken by the sound of an elephant breaking wind...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142406595Author Elizabeth Janet GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 255gDimensions(mm) 179mm *...

A poignant story full of love and gentle humour to help young children understand dementia.George's granny is quite forgetful. Sometimes, she can't even remember George's name. But George doesn't mind. Together they play in the garden, dance, and share...

If you were a bluebird, I would be your nest. I'd be a home to welcome you; a place where you could rest. With its gentle rhymes and gorgeous pictures of mums, dads and children having fun, this is the...

A touching exploration of family love and the challenges of being a younger sibling, from multi-award-winning author Sally Nicholls. Sam is sick, and Ella is sick of Sam. Life seems to revolve around his hospital appointments, his medication...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338148503Author Jennifer a NielsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic US

J.C. can’t wait to go and play at the park. But when Mum spots a new neighbour in need of help, she says their outing will have to wait. Can J.C. find a way to have fun and be a good neighbour? Life in the big city is full of fun for seven-year-old Jalen...

A visionary picture book from the genius of Barroux, which pairs a beautiful wordless storytelling experience with a powerful message. What starts as a game of jungle hide-and-seek quickly turns into something more significant as Barroux's...

The magical moments between a mother and her daughter as some of the most treasured memories you'll make. But what if your mummy happens to be a witch? This wonderfully witchy story is a cauldron of utterly charming ingredients told through the eyes of a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781728274560Author Rose RossnerPage Count 24Imprint Hometown WorldPublisher Hometown WorldWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 175mm * 175mm * 15mm

Green-growing secrets and powerful magic await you at Misselthwaite Manor, now reimagined in this bewitching graphic novel adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved tale. From Mariah Marsden, author of the critically acclaimed Anne of Green Gables:...

The next book in the beautifully illustrated and magical UNICORN SEEKERS series by BBC disability ambassador, Cerrie Burnell! Elodie Lightfoot and her friends are Unicorn Seekers. They can see unicorns, feel their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781404872240Author ,Fran ManushkinFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Picture Window BooksPublisher Capstone Press

Meet Sam. He hasn't got forever, but he's going to make every minute count... Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2008 "A hugely impressive achievement ... elegant, intelligent, moving." -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780807508541Author Gertrude Chandler WarnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 672Imprint Albert Whitman & CompanyPublisher Random House Children's...

A funny and reassuring story about friendship, tempers, and making amends - and the perfect parental toolkit to help deal with tantrums. Meet Oscar, a boy who loses everything - his football boots, his scooter, even his clothes. Now meet Hugo, an...

Who will win in the epic battle between dad and hair? Kechi's hair is big, thick and loud ... and that's just the way she likes it. Mummy's away and it's up to Daddy to get Kechi and her hair ready for school. There's just one problem... he's never...

Unusual friendships can be the most powerful of all...Britta's two favourite trees, Apple and Magnolia, are best friends. Britta can't explain how she is so sure about the friendship, but deep down in her heart, she knows it is true. Then, one day,...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are expecting a young orphan boy to help them with farmwork at Green Gables. But when a skinny, red-haired girl turns up...

Little Bird loves everything about his home. He's surrounded by his favourite branch, his favourite food, his favourite view and his favourite music. Why on earth would he ever want to change, even when his brother tells him that they must? ...

The sparkling new novel from the author of SHINE and GLITTER. "We talk about everything, Dad and me.About all the mysteries inside of us. About all our wonderings of the world.But tomorrow my dad goes to war. Then what will I do?" ...

Three more stories of magical mayhem in one beautifully produced book!About the AuthorTracey Corderoy (Author) Tracey grew up in South Wales, on a council estate firmly sandwiched between the steel and chemical works. She's a trained teacher, but now...