City & Town Life

A charming and heartfelt tale of adventure about finding your self-confidence with a brilliant spot-and-find theme. From the exciting debut author-illustrator, Alice Courtley. Maya loves her small perfect family - it's just her, Granny and their little...

It's tough fitting in when you're born to stick out! When Baron Ben gives the residents of Little Town an exciting new gadget that lets them explore virtual worlds, they can't wait to try it out! Before long everyone is plugged into their techy treats...

From the winner of the 2013 Crichton Award for Australia's best new illustrator Marc Martin, comes this heartwarming and enduring tale of friendship . . . and chips.Down by the seafront there is a seagull. This seagull is called Max. And Max LOVES chips...

The second spellbinding adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura Trinder's magical Midnight Hour series! 'A fantastic magical adventure featuring a cast of Ghibli-esque characters, a feisty heroine and a hedgehog. I loved...

Babar the elephant, one of the most beloved and classic characters in children's literature, showcases his favorite parts of the City of Lights in this memorable trip to Paris, France. Laurent de Brunhoff's Paris is filled with charming elephants on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780977797936Author Adam GamblePage Count 24Imprint Our World of BooksPublisher Our World of BooksWeight(grams) 255gDimensions(mm) 152mm * 152mm * 16mm

Set against the backdrop of Karachi, Pakistan, Saadia Faruqi's tender and honest middle grade novel tells the story of two girls navigating a summer of change and family upheaval with kind hearts, big dreams, and all the right questions. Mimi is not...

"Castrillon offers riotous sprouting life through soft forms, stylized shapes, and bright colors." -Publishers Weekly "Elegant...A charmingly verdant tale in classic style." -Kirkus Reviews "Lovely...delightful." -School Library Journal From...

Michael Leannah wrote Most People as an antidote to the scary words and images children hear and see every day. Jennifer Morris's emotive, diverting characters provide the perfect complement to Leannah's words, leading us through the crowded streets of...

In this fairy tale-like story a beloved tree is saved and children learn how architecture can co-exist with nature.The Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser believed that humanity and nature shared a harmonious partnership, a philosophy that he...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907912283Author Sarah LindaFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Phoenix Yard BooksPublisher Phoenix Yard Books

Have you ever been to Tokyo, Japan Far away, in the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo is a busy city of color, activity, celebrations, gigantic buildings, and much more. Seven-year-old Mimiko lives in Tokyo, and here you can follow a year's worth of fun, food and...

Enjoy the early adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh and friends in Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear (the Official Prequel) Beautiful new paperback edition of Winnie-the-Pooh Once There Was a Bear. We all have a special place in our...

Yoshio thinks Tokyo sounds like a symphony hall! He delights in everyday sounds--shoes squishing through puddles, raindrops pattering down, and lots of giggles! But one day he meets a musician who tells Yoshio that her favorite sound is ma, the Japanese...

A beautiful picture book celebration of friendship, resilience in the face of change, and the magic of the natural world.When Mae's family moves to a new home, she wishes she could bring her garden with her. She'll miss the apple trees, the daffodils,...

When devastating news rattles a young girl's community, her normally attentive parents and neighbors are suddenly exhausted and distracted. At school, her teacher tells the class to look for the helpers-the good people working to make things better in...

See the sights of London in this fun-filled sticker book. The very best of London s palaces, parks, art galleries, shops, ancient towers, iconic buildings, and historic streets are all here for you to explore, with more than 100 stickers. Among the...

A defiant, moving and joyful picture book about the power of protest and the importance of books. From the winner of the Macmillan Prize 2019, We Want Our Books is a stunningly illustrated story that shows how any child has the power to change the world...

From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina, the bittersweet story of two girls who will always be each other's numero uno, even though one is moving away.A big truck with its mouth wide open is parked at the curb. Already it has gobbled up Evelyn's mirror with...

"Scandalous secrets meet riotous hilarity in this glorious 1920s-set romp starring a young dressmaking duo, perfect for readers of nine to 12." The Guardian"Fun, glamorous and absolutely brimming with charm." Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's...

An ode to things-that-go from the internationally bestselling creators of Roadworks.Rumbly wheels, grumbly wheels,Hauling-up-the-hill wheels.Wheels go fast, wheels go slow.Shout what's coming, if you know!On the heels of Dig, Dump, Roll, comes another...

The third title featuring loveable monster sister and brother Natalie and Alphonse!Natalie and Alphonse mostly like living in a flat on the seventh floor. They love playing drive the double-decker bed and doing roly-polies in the hall. But when the two...

Every Sunday after church, CJ and his grandma ride the bus across town. But today, CJ wonders why they don't own a car like his friend Colby. Why doesn't he have an iPod like the boys on the bus? How come they always have to get off in the dirty part of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553560688Author L. M. MontgomeryFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 232gDimensions(mm)...

Join Marie Elaine on a thrilling rooftop journey that takes her to a most unusual party!One night Marie Elaine finds her cat Malcolm dressed to go to a party. On condition she keep his secret, Malcolm agrees to let her come with him, and they set off...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781561458028Author William BeeFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Peachtree PublishersPublisher Peachtree PublishersWeight(grams) 374gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

A very special collector's edition signed and numbered by the author, Jane Riordan, and presented in a beautiful slipcase. This collection sees the introduction of a brand new female character, Carmen, a little dog...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941529027Author Deborah SosinFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Parallax PressPublisher Parallax PressWeight(grams) 384gDimensions(mm) 224mm * 249mm *...

Welcome to Wimmelworld-a land of few words, yet endless entertainment! In these one-of-a-kind picture books, every spread is a new panorama teeming with life. Children as young as two will delight in seeking out familiar things-a blue tricycle, a hungry...

Crimson Twill is an adventurous young witch excited for her first trip to Broomingdale's, a magical shop with lots of surprises in store - a puppy hiding among the cats, a mischievous broom and a witch's hat unlike any she's ever seen before. But there's...

Secrets, mystery and bravery meet in this bestselling, gripping historical adventure, from critically-acclaimed Ann-Marie Howell.OCTOBER, 1916.Clara has been sent to stay with her aunt and uncle while England is at war. But when she reaches their cottage...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Texas 2x2 Reading List 2011.Book InformationISBN 9780399252303Author Rachel IsadoraFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.Publisher...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780374390402Author George SeldenFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncPublisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncWeight(grams)...

The second children's book from the wonderful illustrator John Broadley, working with Booker-shortlisted novelist Mick Jackson, following their glorious debut While You're Sleeping. The second children's book from the wonderful...

Some farms are up in the hills ... or down long, winding lanes ... but Silver Street Farm is different - it's right in the middle of a town!Meera, Gemma and Karl have always dreamed of a farm of their own, and when Meera discovers an abandoned railway...

"Welcome to the library... A room packed with stories from ceiling to floor, Shelves of adventures for you to explore. But each book has two stories -- the tale the words tell, And the tale of the journey it's been on as well." This is the...

A wordless picture book for the very young - bursting with green! - which celebrates community, gardening and the power of plants to bring people together.Oscar's mum has to go away, just for a little while. So Oscar has come to stay with his nana. Oscar...

From Daniel Bernstrom, the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree, comes a charming and irresistibly fun picture book about a young blind girl and her grandmother who experience the vibrant everyday music of their busy city.A...

Chinatown. City within a city. Home to street cobblers and herbalists, tai chi masters and kung fu students, outdoor fish markets and lots and lots of restaurants. And best of all, when the Chinese New Year begins there's a New Year's Day parade,...

Simple and stunning images tell the story of a cat named Spot as he weaves his way in and out of a city in this wordless picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Henry Cole. Through this gorgeous visual narrative, Henry Cole shows us a day in...