Country Life

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681377360Author George MendozaFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint The New York Review of Books, IncPublisher The New York Review of Books, Inc

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!Grannie Island doesn't think much of Granma Mainland's fancy ways, but when a prize sheep gets stuck in Boggy Loch on...

When Joe tasted a mouthful he was amazed how delicious it was - a dense taste, better than any pasta he'd eaten before. Food was suddenly different - he felt as if his taste buds were doing the cha-cha-cha on Strictly.Joe loves his Italian heritage: the...

When three billy goat brothers reach the bridge to the meadow, a slobbering troll blocks their path. The brothers are no fools - but how do you trick a troll? My First Fairy Tales are a magical introduction to the well-loved stories that are a key...

An old woman wants to bake an apple cake. She has everything she needs, except apples. So she sets off to market, taking a basket of plums to trade along the way, just in case...This is a classic story of sharing, trading and caring. Children will love...

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!This lavish book is packed with brand-new stories and poems featuring favourite characters from Katie Morag's island home...

A ride in the countryside spirals out of control for Meg and Merlin in this dramatic new addition to Tanya Landman's lovable horse-riding series A ride in the countryside spirals out of control for Meg and Merlin in this dramatic new addition...

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this irresistible illustrated edition of Anne of Green Gables.Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert are expecting a strong boy to arrive any day now to...

This beautiful hardback Ladybird Classic edition of Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing...

Children's literature legend Michael Morpurgo teams up with illustration star Sam Usher for a rollicking countryside adventure story, now in a Little Gems edition for more parents and children to share together. The frogs always beat the toads...

Meet Philippa, a courageous pheasant with the determination to make her forest home safer - and better - for everyone!Philippa Pheasant is a bright little bird who lives in the woods near the village of Fairhurst. But every time Philippa tries to cross...

Help the baby animals find their way home in this fun new sliding counter series!Meet rabbit, fox, bear and owl - four adorable baby animals who are lost in the woods! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination...

**This exclusive, limited hardback edition will be signed by Esme Higgs! Pre-order your copy now**Fans of Clare Balding and Jacqueline Wilson will love this fun and heartwarming new adventure series for animal-mad 8-12 year olds from superstar equestrian...

A warm and heartfelt story of a little boy with a bicycle-obsessed dad learning to ride a bike of his very own.Training bikes have four wheels, a tricycle has three wheels, but what this little boy really wants is a bike with two wheels! It isn't easy,...

Winner of the middle grade STEAM Book Prize Ordinary is what most people are and I am not. I am not ordinary at all. I am a scientist. One stormy night, a group of villagers are struck by lightning. The only survivor is a baby - Mary Anning. From...

Join the Mr Men and Little Miss for lots of fun outside! Mr Busy has been cooped up inside all winter long and now the weather has brightened up he can't wait to get outside. There are kites to fly, a bike to ride and a treehouse to build, but...

With lots to see in Busy Tractor, young children can help out on the farm, pulling and turning the tabs. See the big tyres turn, drive the tractor through fields and harvest a crop of tasty vegetables! Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read,...

One is a 15-year-old boy, Samuel Miles, a.k.a. 'Smiler', wrongly convicted of theft and sent to a young offenders institution. The other is a cheetah, Yarra, a restless resident of Longleat Wildlife Park. Both are in danger from the outside world -...

Book Band: Lime (Ideal for ages 6+) An inspiring story about a Romani Traveller family, ideal for children practising reading at home or in school. Halle and her family are Romani Travellers. They move around and they're very good at fixing and...

A stunningly presented modern-day fable from world-renowned talent Oliver Jeffers. "In an age of exquisite picture books, this is possibly the most beautiful of the year..." Imogen Carter / The Observer New Review ...

Village newcomer Alex must vanquish a vicious feathered foe to finally feel at home in this madcap caper from comedy genius and bestselling author Jo Simmons. Alex is not happy that his family are moving to the village of Noggings. He’s even less happy...

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...

A gold leaf appears in the forest. As soon as the animals notice it, each wants it more than anything else in the world. But in their struggle for it, the leaf is destroyed. Heartbroken, the animals wonder: Will we ever again see such a leaf? After...

A touching tale about friendship and adventure featuring trains, cranes, a bear and a goose - the perfect bedtime story.Hamish the bear and Noreen the goose lead a very good life in the country. They love to spend long days together, watching the trains...

Discover the healing power of nature in one boy's heartbreaking and hopeful journey back from the wilderness.Bird fact no. 30: a nightingale song is one of the most beautiful sounds on the planet. Ten-year-old Jasper has been waiting all spring for his...

Tilly dreams of having a pony of her own. One that only she can ride to stardom. Will her wishes come true when she joins Silver Shoe Farm Stables? When Nimrod the clever and mischievous circus pony comes to stay at Silver Shoe Farm, Tilly soon...

Learn the colours of the rainbow with Percy the park keeper and his animal friends in this fun first concept book from highly regarded, award-winning author/illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. Learning the colours of the...

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!Romance has been brewing on the island between Neilly Beag and Granma Mainland and everyone is thrilled when they...

The sequel to Anne of Green Gables, there are lots of new characters to get to know as well as many much loved ones to meet again in Anne of Avonlea.Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with...

Missing ingredients and mischievous pets create one humorous complication after another for a little old lady determined to make pancakes for breakfast in this larger-sized, color-enhanced edition of Tomie dePaola's wordless picture book classic...

A magical story about finding your identity from one of the most acclaimed storytellers of his generation, richly illustrated in full colour by an internationally renowned artist.My mother says that all things can be turned to tales. I thought she meant...

Are Bobbie and her Gran risking too much to save the Eagles from poachers? Gill Lewis takes to the picturesque Scottish Highlands for a stunning new wildlife adventure. Bobbie is thrilled that a golden eagle has settled in the forest near her...

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers with this NEWLY-CREATED story for children aged 5 and up!While helping to clear up the beach, the Five find a dog's collar by the sea and are soon searching for the missing dog. And when they come to the new...

From Costa Award-winner Hilary McKay comes The Time of Green Magic: a beautiful, spell-binding novel about family, magic, an old house and a mysterious visitor . . .Abi and her two step-brothers, Max and Louis, find that strange things happen when they...

Welcome to the Island of Struay, home of one of the best-loved characters in children's books and as seen on TV - Katie Morag McColl!As soon as Katie Morag's Big Boy Cousins arrive on the island for their holiday they start causing havoc. Katie Morag...

The first in Victoria Eveleigh's enchanting KATY'S EXMOOR PONIES series, perfect for fans of pony and animal stories, Pippa Funnell, Stacy Gregg and Lauren St John. Katy's birthday doesn't feel very special, until she discovers a tiny newborn foal on the...

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.Book InformationISBN 9781930900820Author Jacqueline Briggs MartinFormat PaperbackImprint Purple House PressPublisher Purple House PressWeight(grams) 141gDimensions(mm) 180mm *...

When a Traveller family experiences a run of bad luck, an imaginative boy called Yokki lifts their spirits with tales of a magical white horse. A traditional Traveller-family folk tale which inspires hope and celebrates creativity. Told by a Romani...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916011236Author Helen HaraldsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Helen HaraldsenPublisher Helen HaraldsenWeight(grams) 141gDimensions(mm) 198mm *...