People & Places

'You know what it's like. Dark at teatime and sleeping indoors: nothing ever happens in the winter holidays." Or so Nancy thinks. Then the lake ices over completely and the Swallows and Amazons, along with Dick and Dorothea -- 'the D's' -- plan a race to...

Spud: Exit, Pursued by a Bear is the 4th and final instalment in the hilarious teenage life of schoolboy Spud Milton - written by South African comedian John van de Ruit.Spud Milton is in his final year at boarding school. Now a prefect and on the cusp...

Tola may be small, but she's very determined!Lockdown is over and Too Small Tola has returned to the crowded family flat in Lagos, Nigeria. Even though she is back home and safe, there are still plenty of problems for Tola to solve - including her own...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782705345Author Laura BinghamFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Award Publications LtdPublisher Award Publications LtdWeight(grams) 230gDimensions(mm)...

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Leopard has spots!Once upon a time, Leopard didn't have a wonderfully spotty coat. Until he rescued a firebird from the flames and she left her sooty mark on his golden fur.A vibrant animal...

Quentin Blake - Anne Fine - Michael Morpurgo - Jacqueline Wilson - Michael Rosen - Anthony Browne - Julia Donaldson - Malorie Blackman - Chris Riddell - Lauren ChildThe exceptional talents behind some of the nation's best-loved books - from The Gruffalo...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781401283551Author Minh LeFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint DC ZoomPublisher DC Comics

Spud Milton (practically a man in most areas) is hoping for a smooth ride as he returns to boarding school as a senior. But instead he finds his vindictive arch-enemy is back to taunt him and a garrulous new boy has taken residence in his dorm, along...

'Great story' Irish Times Sophie and Hugh are evacuated to Greystones in Ireland when their house is bombed during the London Blitz. Their mother is seriously injured and their father is away fighting in the war, so the children are sent to their...

Can Tim and his dog, Grk, stop the Red Jelly Gang from blowing up the Sydney Opera House? When Grk sniffs some succulent sausages, he can't resist following his nose - and ends up on the other side of the world. He's in Australia, where a ruthless band...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823450046Author Michael GenhartFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 357gDimensions(mm) 261mm *...

Get ready for excitement and surprises as Wee Granny (Scotland's very own Mary Poppins!) and her magic tartan bag set off on another adventure. Wee Granny is going on holiday with Emily and Harry to Arran but they've missed the ferry. Don't worry; Wee...

Pizza in his Pocket Pizza in his Pocket takes the reader on a journey across various places around the world, from Damascus to Sumatra to Malta to Bahrain. All the while depicting wonderful different foods such as dates, tacos, gyros and samosas in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338148503Author Jennifer a NielsenFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic US

A visionary picture book from the genius of Barroux, which pairs a beautiful wordless storytelling experience with a powerful message. What starts as a game of jungle hide-and-seek quickly turns into something more significant as Barroux's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593203224Author Amanda GormanFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 556gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781728274560Author Rose RossnerPage Count 24Imprint Hometown WorldPublisher Hometown WorldWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 175mm * 175mm * 15mm

Tim and Natascha realise to their horror that Max has gone to Paris to confront their first adversary, Colonel Zinfandel, the dictator of Stanislavia. They rush after him, with their intrepid dog Grk. Will Max overstep the mark and do something...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553497311Author Shelley PearsallFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Grk the dog is walking happily through the park when he's suddenly snatched by two men in black suits. Where are they taking him? And how can Tim get him back? Tim and Grk's latest amazing adventure takes them to the home of pizza, pasta and the leaning...

An island of magic and mayhem floating above the flooded Earth, Bastion has long been the last country left in the world. Then one day best friends Kurt (an eight-foot mushroom with a fear of heights) and Flicker (a tiny, tough-talking gemstone faerie)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Caldecott Medal Winner.Book InformationISBN 9780140547535Author Arlene MoselFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Penguin Books LtdPublisher Penguin Books...

Written and illustrated by multitalented father and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, Dear Black Boy is a letter of encouragement to all boys of colour who feel like sport is their only choice.Dear Black Boy,Today is the day that we lace up our...

This NAACP Image Award winner is the companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Stacey's Extraordinary Words, from political leader Stacey Abrams and artist Kitt Thomas.Stacey's favorite day of the week is Thursday, when the whole class goes to the...

In this warm and tender story by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Thank You, Omu!, join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what's best about Saturdays: precious time together. Today would be special. Today would be...

A tender, moving and joyous story from one of our nation's premier poets, John AgardFrom above earth, from above sky,from below earth, from under water,come all you little personscome exactly as you are.Come little bird person, come little bee person,...

Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift edition for adults of this touching and wise classic book. Featuring the original...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620142257Author Uma KrishnaswamiFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Lee & Low Books IncPublisher Lee & Low Books IncWeight(grams) 130g

In the winter of his eleventh year, Little Hawk goes deep into the forest, where he must endure a three-month test of solitude and survival which will turn him into a man.But outside the woods, the world is changing. English settlers are landing on the...

In this fresh adventure in the New York Times bestselling series about the beloved Vanderbeeker family, a surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger siblings try to keep their family from ever facing change.The popular Harlem family is putting the...

A powerful, stirring yet utterly down-to-earth story with an unforgettable message about anger, compassion and forgiveness.Based on a true story from the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu's childhood, Desmond and the Very Mean Word depicts an incident in a...

Put your searching skills to the test and compete to find Wally first! A book of speedy searches to challenge yourself or play head-to-head with a fellow Wally fan.Wally-Watchers, are you ready to take on the ultimate search-and-find challenge? The...

This new selection from the work of JK Annand brings together more than fifty of his much-loved poems in Scots. Inside, you'll find a Crocodile and an Elephant, a Postie and a Piper, a Spaewife and a Snawman, the Loch Ness Monster and dozens of birds,...

INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY FROM THE CHILDHOOD OF VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS!A beautiful, empowering picture book about two sisters who work with their community to effect change, inspired by a true story from the childhood of the author's aunt, Kamala...

An action-packed swashbuckling tale for readers aged 8 and up! While helping in Grandpa's shop, Bramble discovers a strange scarlet mask. A tingling in her fingers tells her to try it on, but when she does she can't take it...

"Dream a little, Kulu, this world now sings a most beautiful song of you." This beautiful bedtime poem, written by acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts given to a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and...

A graphic novel about friendship, belonging and feeling comfortable in your own skin! Trying out for middle school cheerleader means: performing in the giant school gym, with the whole school watching, and risking ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593571019Author Johntom KnightFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

One of the most iconic characters in children's literature Herge's classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most recognisable characters in children's books. These highly collectible editions of the original...

Immerse yourself in the wonder and diversity of America's great outdoors with 50 true stories inspired by some of its most iconic national parks. This gift treasury collection gathers real-life stories from parks across the USA, including Great Smoky...