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In the tradition of WONDER and TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD this award-winning New York Times bestseller is an intensely moving, lyrically-written novel.COUNTING BY 7S tells the story of Willow Chance, a twelve-year-old genius who is obsessed with diagnosing...

What a job for Stanley - he's building a house for his friend, Myrtle. He will need his digger and his bulldozer and his cement mixer! He will also need his friend, Charlie to help. But will they manage to build the whole house? Join Stanley and friends...

"Come back, Egg!" yell the Squirrels. But Egg is having too much fun running around. Oh no! Chicken has lost her egg. But Duggee and the Squirrels are here to help!The perfect Easter read for your own budding Squirrel, join Duggee and all your favourite...

Ten of Shakespeare's greatest plays, retold for children by multi-award winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.From love, jealousy, greed and betrayal to mad kings, magic and murder, Geraldine McCaughrean retells some of Shakespeare's best-known stories,...

Once Upon a Tune brings you six wonderful stories from many lands, all of which inspired great music. You can battle trolls with Peer Gynt if you go In The Hall of the Mountain King; grapple with a magic broom in The Sorcerer's Apprentice, meet the evil...

The Castle of Adventure is the second exciting instalment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. This gorgeous edition of the classic adventure features an iconic retro cover adapted from the...

One night, Elmer hears the sound of crying. It is Baby Elephant. He can't sleep because he has lost his teddy. Elmer offers to lend Baby Elephant his teddy for the night and to search for the lost teddy the next day. Elmer discovers that all the baby...

Special delivery! It's your new pet! What would YOU do if a dinosaur turned up on your doorstep?Well, that's exactly what happens to the little boy in this brilliantly illustrated, witty picture book. He must learn exactly how to look after his dinosaur:...

Special delivery! It's your new pet! What would YOU do if a dinosaur turned up on your doorstep?Well, that's exactly what happens to the little boy in this brilliantly illustrated, witty picture book. He must learn exactly how to look after his dinosaur:...

Hettie the Highland cow has lots of hair to keep her warm and cosy. But other animals want to be cosy too... In springtime two blackbirds stop by and build their nest in Hettie's hair. She's a cow not a hedge! In summertime some butterflies lay their...

When Lisa takes Corduroy to the theatre for the very first time, it’s so magnificent and exciting that he just can’t help heading out on his own to explore. From the orchestra pit to the prop table to the dressing rooms, Corduroy sees it all. Could there...

Benjamin Zephaniah and Richard Conlon deal with issues such as prejudice, drugs and disfigurement in this vibrant, gritty adaptation of Zephaniah's bestselling novel for young people.Everything is going Martin's way. The holidays have started, he's got a...

Rustling under a leafy tree, A greedy shrew could hardly see... Shrew has spent his entire life using only one sense to hunt - his sense of smell. Until a horrible case of the flu forces him to make use of the rest of his senses. Once he hones...

Rustling under a leafy tree, A greedy shrew could hardly see... Shrew has spent his entire life using only one sense to hunt - his sense of smell. Until a horrible case of the flu forces him to make use of the rest of his senses. Once he hones...

The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelista. When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems...

A sweet, rhyming picture book about the special relationship between mother and child. With a gentle, rhyming story and lovely illustrations, this is a book to be loved, shared and treasured. The perfect gift for every family, for new Mothers, on...

The Mr Men are going on a trip to the moon! Well, the Mr Men who can fit in a space suit and helmet! Will the moon really be made of cheese as Mr Greedy thinks and will there be any cows jumping overhead?! The Mr Men and Little Miss Magic...

Oh no, there's a shark in the park! Or is there? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright - and you can also listen to the story online. A delight to share with young children,...

From the bestselling author of The Fault in our Stars and Looking for Alaska, now a major TV series Quentin Jacobsen has always loved Margo Roth Spiegelman, for Margo (and her adventures) are the stuff of legend at their high school. So when she one...

A young woman holds her newborn son and sings to him:I'll love you forever.I'll like you for always.As long as I'm livingMy baby you'll be.This is the story of how that little boy goes through life and becomes a man and how his mother's love never wavers...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that...

A beautifully illustrated, magical retelling of one of the most beloved fairy tales. Once upon a time, there was a girl called Rosebud, a beautiful princess born to the happiest King and Queen in all the land. But aged sixteen, she pricks her...

Well-known twins Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim: First Sleepover the twins are spending the night at their friend...

Mina, like all little monsters, has LOTS of sharp teeth!And sometimes, when she's really stressed, she uses them on her friends!Join Mina, as she learns that biting can hurt and that there are LOTS of other ways to cope with difficult situations.Packed...

Magic, adventure, and a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! The perfect series for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Jamie Littler. The Unmapped Chronicles will not only leave children entertained, but will also...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307929990Author Leo LionniFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Dragonfly BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 130gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Nature loving Finn's life has been turned upside down by a move to the city. All he can see are dull, grey buildings. But Grandpa has a surprise in store: his allotment! By introducing Finn to his allotment, Finn reconnects with the natural world: he's...

A special bumper edition of dorkiness featuring the third and fourth books, Pop Star and Skating Sensation, in the bestselling DORK DIARIES series!Nikki Maxwell really is Queen of the Dorks, from talent show disasters to BFF dramas, super-crush dilemmas...

For fans of Supertato, this hilarious interactive book introduces children to a host of talking food characters, including a pizza slice that most certainly does NOT want to be eaten! How do YOU eat pizza? What, you don't know? Oh, come on, it's really...

A Mr Men and Little Miss bedtime story. The Mr Men go to sleep in lots of different ways. Little Miss Giggles likes to giggle herself to sleep. Little Miss Chatterbox likes to talk herself to sleep and Mr Tickle likes...

When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one little duckling is wibbly and wobbly. . . and very ugly! And no matter how hard he tries to fit in, the other animals just laugh at him. Will the ugly duckling ever find a friend? My First Fairy Tales are a...

A fabulous picture book packed with fascinating details about London's most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and the museums in Kensington. There are pages on London's parks, transport and sporting events,...

Two diverse countries and cultures are linked with warmth and charm in this two-in-one picture book.This innovative picture book comprises two stories designed to be read simultaneously - one from the left, the other from the right. Page by page, we...

Meet five wise owls in this charming addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that...

This classic children's book is perfect for young and reluctant readers, thanks to its clever repetition and use of only 24 words! Out of Bed, To the Window, Through the Woods... Whoooo! It's scares for little bears in this...

A gripping Australian adventure story from Bear Grylls, packed with real survival details and dangers at every turn!When Beck Granger follows a mysterious clue to the town of Broome in Northern Australia, it is just the beginning of an adventure that...

Explore with Spot and learn 100 first words along the way in this chunky lift-the-flap board book!Join Spot and his family and friends as they go on adventures to the park, the beach, the playground and more - and discover 100 key first words along the...

Lucy and Tom are off for a very special day out at the seaside! But what should they do first?Join Lucy and Tom as they discover the seaside. From paddling to picnics, to sandcastles and ice cream - they discover everything the seaside has to offer.With...

Another laugh-out-loud picture book from the award-winning author of You Must Bring a Hat, I Don't Know What to Call My Cat and Be More Bernard.I have to start at school today. "You'll have such fun!" my parents say. I know they think I'll be okay, But...