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...

'There was a wee lassie who swallowed a midgie. I don't know why she swallowed the midgie, So teeny and squidgy!'This is the hilarious twist on a much-loved rhyme that became a best-selling, tongue-twisting Scottish sensation! Wee Lassie swallows a...

Hungry Snake is on the hunt for food in this fun, cheeky and vibrant lift-the-flap story, perfect for little readers! It's dinnertime and Hungry Snake is in the mood for something to eat... but with Snake's prey running away or refusing to be...

It is 1942, and struggling up the hill to the new military hospital, Heron's Park, Kent, postman Higgins has no idea that the sender of one of the seven letters of application he is delivering will turn out to be a murderer in a year's time. When...

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...

Witness the power of family history and family love in this funny, poignant addition to a series that the New York Times Book Review hails as "delightful and heartwarming."It's summer on 141st Street, and the Vanderbeekers are looking forward to Papa's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140505399Author Barbara CooneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 119gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 252mm * 3mm

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780802775887Author Jo HoestlandtFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Walker & CoPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA

New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book!A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States, perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Aisha Saeed.Jude never thought she'd...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780140556674Author Mary HoffmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 270mm * 214mm * 3mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Caldecott Medal 1942.Book InformationISBN 9780395292037Author C.Holling HollingFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint Houghton Mifflin Juvenile BooksPublisher...

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...

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,...

Water is the first medicine. It affects and connects us all. Water is sacred. My people talk of a black snake that will destroy the land, Spoil the water, wreck everything in its path. They foretold that it wouldn't come...

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...

Android Phones for Seniors in easy steps, 3rd edition unravels the world of Android smartphones. It provides an overview of the popular models, and then shows how to:Customize your phone to suit your needs.Master the Home screen and key apps. Keep in...

Crazy creatures in this bonkers book of mixed-up safari animals from bestselling, award-winning illustrator, Axel Scheffler What do you get if you cross an elephant with a lion? Why, that would be a elephon! And a zebra with a crocodile? That would be a...

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 stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller - featuring the bravest dog in the world . . . 'A superb animal tale, in the same vein as War Horse' Guardian Never has Aman...

Now on Netflix! A gorgeous new edition of the first book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy - magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the...

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...

Join Winston the mouse as he sets out on another irresistible Christmas adventure! A Christmas mystery written in 24-and-a-half-chapters - one to read every day of December, each chapter includes it's very own festive activity for all the family to enjoy...

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...

Lily LaMotte, brilliant author of the graphic novel Measuring Up, an ALA Top Ten, has written her debut picture book about a special Lunar New Year feast. Perfect for fans of Bringing in the New Year by Grace Lin and I Am Golden by Eva Chen."Themes of...

In this gorgeous stand-alone fantasy romance perfect for fans of Margaret Rogerson and Allison Saft, a rebellious witch undertakes a last-ditch quest to restore magic to medieval Wales-as two princes vie for her heart.Magic is fading from Wales-choked...

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

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...

The third and final book in Cornelia Funke's internationally celebrated trilogy - magical, thrilling and mesmerising. 'I don't think I've ever read anything that conveys so well the joys, terrors and pitfalls of...

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

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...