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On a day trip to the seaside Mum and Dad settle down in their deckchairs to snooze the day away while for Shirley it is a chance to set sail for uncharted seas, adventure and buried treasure. But not before her Mum has warned her off the dangers of tar,...

Once upon a time, in a beautiful city famous for chocolate and protected by dragons, there was a girl so fearless that she dared to try to tell the greatest story of all: the truth. Silke has always been good at spinning the truth and storytelling. So...

The world's in trouble. When war comes to the heart of the Italian city where Isabella lives with her family, everything changes. She makes the long journey with her dad to a safer place - the old house where he grew up in the north of England. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780764963353Author Edward GoreyFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Pomegranate Communications Inc,USPublisher Pomegranate Communications Inc,USWeight(grams)...

When Isabelle meets a lovely fairy called Summer-Blue, she discovers a magical world, hidden in the woods at the bottom of her garden. She can't wait to share what she's learned with her family, but her sister and...

What is that stomping and stamping of feet? It looks like a party on Dinosaur Street! They're all in a frenzy and eager to goTo the Fizz-whizzing Flash-tastic Fireworks Show! Welcome to Dinosaur Street! Home to Flashysaurus, Splashysaurus,...

What is that stomping and stamping of feet? It looks like a party on Dinosaur Street! They're all in a frenzy and eager to goTo the Fizz-whizzing Flash-tastic Fireworks Show! Welcome to Dinosaur Street! Home to Flashysaurus, Splashysaurus,...

When the lighthouse no longer shines, what else has the power to guide you to shore? Deryn's father is the lighthouse keeper on Featherstone Island, keeping the lantern lit to protect passing boats from the treacherous rocky coastline. But when an...

A magical wintry story filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, this is the perfect read for fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Emma Carroll.'Once an adventure digs its claws in, there is not an awful lot you can do about...

Enjoy a day at the beach with Curious George! This storybook, featuring illustrations in the classic style of H.A. Rey, takes George on a sunny, seaside adventure. Everyone's favourite curious little monkey tries lifeguarding (he loves the tall chair and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Nominated for Georgia Children's Book Award 2016 and Kentucky Bluegrass Award 2015 and Maryland Black-Eyed Susan...

Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, Elmer loves to play! This chunky board book with easy-grip toddler tabs on every page is perfect for the very youngest Elmer fans.Discover all kinds of weather with Elmer! Hands-on first words fun with easy-grip...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780954535360Author Neil GriffithsFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Red Robin BooksPublisher Corner To Learn LtdWeight(grams) 150gDimensions(mm) 230mm *...

The Paperbag Prince is an old man living in a railway carriage on a rubbish dump. But he knows that even rubbish can sometimes contain treasure, and that if he stays long enough, gentle nature will heal the countryside and make the green come again...

The Paperbag Prince is an old man living in a railway carriage on a rubbish dump. But he knows that even rubbish can sometimes contain treasure, and that if he stays long enough, gentle nature will heal the countryside and make the green come again...

A beautifully illustrated tale about a desert flower that blooms for just one night a year...Winner of the 2020 CBHL Annual Literature Award of Excellence in Children and Young Adult LiteratureAs the summer sun sets over the desert in Arizona, wildlife...

When a little girl can't find her teddy bear she refuses to go to bed. Accompanied by a brilliant cast of animal characters, she searches behind all the wonderful flaps in this beautiful novelty book for the very young. Children will love helping her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593569696Author Richard ScarryFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

Harry loves stories. But they make him nervous. The words jumble and tumble when he tries to read out loud. Then one day, Harry meets Cal, a rescue dog, and with a little support and understanding (and one very wet nose) things begin to change . . . A...

Super-smart inventor Mariella doesn't have time for sleep in this funny and life-affirming gem from award-winning beloved author Eoin Colfer, featuring full colour illustrations from rising star Katy Halford. Mariella loves nothing more than...

Super-smart inventor Mariella doesn't have time for sleep in this funny and life-affirming gem from award-winning beloved author Eoin Colfer, featuring full colour illustrations from rising star Katy Halford. Mariella loves nothing more than...

A bold, bright and fascinating Nature Storybook about one of the world's most hated creatures - the snake!A bold, bright and fascinating Nature Storybook by award-winning writer and zoologist Nicola Davies, about one of the world's most hated creatures -...

Moomin is searching everywhere for Snufkin, but he is nowhere to be seen. Where could he be? Follow the tactile finger trail on every page to explore Moominvalley and help Moomin find his best friend!If you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're in for the...

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Brambly Hedge with this exquisite slipcased volume containing all eight well-loved, classic picture books. The mice of Brambly Hedge made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were...

The white shape silhouetted against a blue background changes on every page. Is it a rabbit, a bird, or just spilt milk? Children are kept guessing until the surprise ending-and will be encouraged to improvise similar games of their own.Book...

It is sad but true that no one is ever pleased to see Cyril the cloud. He's always being blamed for ruining everyone's fun: casting shadows over everywhere he goes, and making things look dull and miserable. So, one day, Cyril drifts far, far away in...

The classic tale of adventure and revenge by Alexandre Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? A rip-roaring tale of adventure -...

FOX & SONS - Makers of the Finest Traditional Tails for All Animals and Every Occasion! Rory's dad, Fox, is a tailer. The BEST in the business! Animals come from all over to have their tails made by him. Rory helps his dad in the shop and one of his...

A car is all very well if you know how to drive it, but if you're Meg or Mog, in a hurry to go on a picnic, you really are safer on a broomstick.Children will love exploring the colours, sounds and shapes in the magical Meg and Mog stories, which are...

Erin, January and Mouse live in a children's home, Whitegates. They often dream of escape, and frequently journey into the outside world. Running away is something they know all about. But this time January builds a raft, and the three of them head...

Lucky to be rich. Lucky to be famous. Lucky to be alive.'I loved Dead Lucky. It was gripping, refreshing and wonderfully told: Andreina is brilliant at misdirection, so I had no idea what was ahead . . . I hugely recommend this book to anyone who likes a...

Green, blue, yellow, pink? Choose your favourite colour with Elmer! This chunky board book with easy-grip toddler tabs on every page is perfect for the very youngest Elmer fans.Learn all of Elmer's favourite colours! Hands-on first words fun with...

Set in rural Montana in the early 1990s, emily m. danforth's The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a powerful and widely acclaimed YA coming-of-age novel in the tradition of the classic Annie on My Mind. Cameron Post feels a mix of guilt and relief when...

An enchanting board book edition of the winter-themed picture book from the creators of Guess How Much I Love You. A gorgeous padded board book edition of this snowy story, from the creators of the global bestseller, Guess How Much I Love You, and...

Double Fudge is the fifth and final book in the outrageous, hilarious Fudge series from the iconic Judy Blume.Uh oh, what's Fudge up to now?!Pete's little brother, Fudge, has a new obsession. He's mad about money and he wants loads of it. In fact, he's...

Another day. Another mood. Meet Judy Moody at her moodiest-best, in this laugh-a-minute second adventure in the international bestselling series.Judy's in a jealous mood - jealous of Jessica Finch, who has got her picture on the front page of the...

Pandora lives alone in a world of broken things. She makes herself a handsome home from all that people had left behind, but no one ever comes to visit. Then one day something falls from the sky... a bird with a broken wing. As Pandora nurses the bird...

A hilarious story about the world's worst detectives by the bestselling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world's most defective detectives, by the author of the number one bestselling Alex Rider series...

When Rose meets Elmer she's humming a tune, a tune she just can't get out of her head. When she leaves, Elmer realises he can't get the tune out of his head either - and as he crosses the jungle he can see the infectious tune spreading to every animal...

The second hilarious adventure in the Worst Witch series.'I wonder,' said Miss Cackle, 'if there is any hope for you in this Academy, Mildred.'It's the Summer Term at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches and disaster-prone, trainee witch Mildred Hubble is...