People & Places

Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063268029Author Linda Sue ParkPage Count 26Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 336gDimensions(mm) 212mm * 140mm * 32mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Master List 2003. Nominated for Arizona Young Readers Award 2005.Book InformationISBN 9780440417996Author Yangsook ChoiFormat...

"Deeply moving" - Booktrust "A gripping story of love, courage and triumph over evil" - The Bookseller "Can, and should, be read by an audience of any age." - Jewish News A story of survival,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805003116Author G. McDermotFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Henry Holt & Company IncPublisher Henry Holt & Company IncWeight(grams) 136g

A special 25th anniversary edition of a modern classic, this is a tender, exuberant celebration of modern family life.Mum and baby are home alone when - DING DONG! - Auntie and then Uncle and Nannie and Gran-Gran and the cousins come to visit. And they...

London, 1922. A discovery from ancient Egypt . . .A cursed package . . .The untold story of a young pharaoh . . .When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very...

One of the most loved and enduring wartime novels, Carrie's War is a modern classic. WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY MICHAEL MORPURGO AND ILLUSTRATIONS BY ALAN MARKS'A touching, utterly convincing book' JACQUELINE WILSON 'Poignant and realistic . . . Carrie's War...

A glimpse of three women dressed as mermaids leaves one boy filled with wonder and ready to dazzle the world."Every choice Jessica Love makes imbues the story with charm, tenderness and humor" New York TImes Book ReviewWhile riding the subway home with...

A spectacular time-lapse portrait of humankind - and our impact on the natural world - from a Caldecott Honor-winning master of the wordless form.For his latest feat of visual storytelling, the acclaimed creator of the Journey trilogy invents, in...

Come on a magical tour with Katie and discover London's most famous sights!When Katie and her brother Jack visit London with Grandma, something very unexpected happens . . . One of the Trafalgar Square lions comes to life and takes them on a wonderful...

The AQA GCSE Media Studies Revision Guide has been revised and updated to reflect the latest amendments to the specification. This accessible and engaging resource will support students throughout their revision for the GCSE Media Studies assessments...

Discover all the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War with history's most horrible headlines. All the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War are ready to uncover, including: - why the blitzed...

A classic from beloved author Eva Ibbotson - now with a brand-new cover from Jamie Littler. How do you smuggle a family of yetis from Tibet to England? When Agatha Farlingham is kidnapped by a yeti on a...

Anna Hibiscus lives in Africa, amazing Africa - and today she is going o the beach with her family. All she wants to do is 'splash' in the waves, but will anyone join her?In the second Anna Hibiscus picture book from Atinuke and Lauren Tobia, Anna has...

A Caribbean celebration of family and food - with a spicy twist!There is not a better smell in the world than Ajee's Cook-up rice. The kitchen fills with the smell of coconut, garlic and spices. Faruq loves his grandmother Ajee, and he loves her cooking...

". . . a wonderful teaching tool for those who are welcoming refugees into their community."-The New York TimesWith haunting echoes of the current refugee crisis this beautifully illustrated book explores the unimaginable decisions made as a family leave...

On our own we're special, And we can chase our dream. But when we join up, hand in hand, Together we're a team. A gorgeous picture book by award-winning author and illustrator Britta Teckentrup! Celebrate the power of love and friendship in...

This little write-in activity book is full of people to learn how to doodle, with space to copy them and colour them in.About the AuthorBefore joining Usborne, Simon worked in Moscow as sports editor for a local paper. These days he writes about things...

Explore the lives of the Windrush generation in this full-colour anthology. With a foreword from Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE. This book presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery, inspired by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602194779Author Nitya KhemkaPage Count 20Imprint Good Night BooksPublisher Our World of BooksWeight(grams) 215gDimensions(mm) 152mm * 154mm * 13mm

A boy and a bear meet, become friends and have the adventure of their lives! From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. The fourth thrilling adventure set in a fictional Sri Lanka is jam-packed with peril, thieves...

Clear, comprehensive, and trusted, Bryman's Social Research Methods has supported over a quarter of a million students through their research methods course and research project. Spanning theory and practice and covering quantitative, qualitative, and...

Set to a tune with both English and Spanish lyrics, this uplifting singalong shows kids that learning a new language means connecting with new people and making more friends! Call-and-response phrases reinforce language learning, and the end matter...

"Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children's shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and ...

It all starts with a crack that we can hardly see, It happens when we shout or if we disagree. But with every kindness that we care to show Something good and magical will begin to grow. Angry words cause a crack to open up, but find out what...

The breathtaking conclusion to the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Silver in the Bone. A deliciously addictive high-stakes fantasy duology from Alexandra Bracken, author of Lore. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sarah J. Maas.'Action-packed and...

Pierre says 'bonjour'. George says 'hello'. But ...they both say 'achoo!' when they sneeze. The world is full of all sorts of people, speaking different languages and living different kinds of lives, but deep down people are basically the same wherever...

Based on the timeless song by Bob MarleyNow available as a board book that is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to learn about diversity, teamwork, and love.One love, one heart, let's get together and feel all right: Adapted from one of Bob Marley's...

The epic and heart-rending jungle adventure from a master storyteller 'One of those novels that you know from the start is going to break your heart' The Times After his father is...

Sometimes when you're surrounded by dirt, CJ, you're a better witness for what's beautiful."CJ begins his weekly bus journey around the city with disappointment and dissatisfaction, wondering why he and his family can't drive a car like his friends...

The story before the scandal. A book to celebrate the inspiring legacy of the Windrush pioneers. In June 1948, hundreds of Caribbean men, women and children arrived in London on a ship called the HMT Empire ...

A cosy Parisian animal story for ages 7 and up! At a hotel in Paris four cats are in charge. There's bossy Bobine, a secret knitter; tough-talking Mulot; wannabe singing superstar Carpette; and Couscousse, who's ...

The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps.In Where's Mr King?, you're on the look out for Mrs Tube...

A beautiful novel exploring the little-known story of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding - from bestselling, award-winning author Alice Hoffman and published in cooperation with the Anne Frank House. In...

Mary Seacole was:A doctress An activist An inspiration Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost...

One day Mr Christmas receives a call from his uncle asking for help. Can Mr Christmas help Father Christmas deliver presents to all of the Mr Men? Mr Men and Little Miss Celebrations introduce children to all the exciting occasions that people...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602195844Author Adam GamblePage Count 20Imprint Good Night BooksPublisher Our World of Books

A braw Scots story for bairns!Welcome to Thistle Street, a bustling wee high street in a Scottish seaside town, where you'll meet lots of friendly folk and some fun Scots words. Join us for a DAUNDER down the street as people go through their day, trying...

A collection of four linked stories of family life set in modern west Africa.Anna Hibiscus lives in amazing Africa with her mother, her father, her baby twin brothers, and lots and lots of her family. Join her as she splashes in the sea, prepares for a...