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A generous woman is rewarded by her community in this remarkable author-illustrator debut that's perfect for the Thanksgiving season, perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street.Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew!...

The popular story about Little Miss Princess and a very special party is now available in a bigger, deluxe edition in honour of The Queen's Platinum Jubilee! Little Miss Helpful is organising a very special party. A...

It’s 1944. Twelve-year-old Grace Devine lives at Blacksod Lighthouse and weather station in County Mayo with her parents and little brother. When a German plane crashes nearby, she and her best friend Sibby risk their lives to save the young pilot...

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...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2021'Harper Lee has a worthy successor. Wolk is a big new talent' The Times'Lyrical, timeless . . . A luscious, shivery delight' Kirkus starred review1933. When Ellie and her family lose everything, they flee to...

Thirteen-year-old Ben Tracey is looking forward to spending the summer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where his father has been hired to examine the valuable mineral Coltan that's being mined there. They soon realise that the people living in the...

A charming Parisian animal story for ages 7 and up! Help! Magda’s nephew Georges is coming to stay at the Hotel for Cats – and Mulot is terrified. When Georges last came to visit, he teased the poor cat so much that Mulot has developed a terrible phobia...

Everyone's favourite Wee Granny is back with her magic bag, and Emily and Harry are desperate to see what she's got inside it today.It's the day of the school ceilidh, and they have to pick up last-minute supplies before the celebrations and dancing can...

From the award-winning creator of My Dad Used to Be So Cool and Tough Guys Have Feelings Too comes a charming picture book inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing 19th-century doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants...

A heartwarming, exciting story of friendship, wonder and dance from Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Efua Traore! Jomi's mum left when he was little to make a new life for them in Lagos, the city of dreams. When Jomi doesn't...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525554998Author Jessica KimFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 232gDimensions(mm) 195mm * 130mm * 21mm

A beautiful new edition of retellings - including legends from Norse mythology and a selection of fairy tales from Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Enjoy a rich collection of folktales, myths and legends from Scandinavia, ...

A novel of heart and courage inspired by the incredible story of a real-life princess and the foal she loves. Princess Haya, daughter of the King of Jordan, loves her family more than anything. So when tragedy strikes at its heart, she is...

There's so much to discover together in the museum! Follow Brown Bear and his friends as they explore all of the different rooms - from the transport section to the art gallery. With vibrant artwork and charming animal characters, this new picture...

A warm and witty celebration of the lives of amazing Black women.What will Maya be when she grows up? A rocket scientist like Annie Easley? An Olympic athlete like Alice Coachman? A brain surgeon like Alexa Canady? In this heart-warming and funny story,...

Say hello to Scotland's most famous feathered friends!From the rare swooping osprey to the burrow-digging puffin, and the fast-diving gannet to the capering capercaillie, children will love meeting Scotland's different birds in these fun and friendly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062881793Author Beverley NaidooFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm) 185mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781883672669Author Robert SkutchFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Tricycle PressPublisher Tricycle PressWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 248mm * 217mm *...

A dream-ride of a bedtime book, inspired by ancient Indian lullabies.Travel a lush dreamscape world as a father lulls his toddler towards sleep, weaving a quilt of dreams across the roaring seas and through the inky night - and dealing with some big...

Learn French with Monsieur Roscoe as he heads on an adventure through the city . . .Monsieur Roscoe is planning a birthday party for Fry the goldfish, but she's disappeared! Help Monsieur Roscoe and his friends search the city for Fry, learning lots of...

The Mr Men and Little Miss are giving each other secret Christmas presents! Little Miss Sunshine thought it would be a fun idea for the Mr Men and Little Miss to be Secret Santas for each other. Mr Nosey didn't think...

A thrilling magical adventure, perfect for animal lovers! The debut novel from real-life vet Luke Gamble, as seen on Sky TV. 'An irresistible, magical adventure' Vashti Hardy, author of Wildspark ...

One small girl - one BIG adventure. When Max is sent to Istanbul to stay with her boring Great Aunt-Elodie, little does she expect to be plunged into a thrilling night-time adventure across Europe. And when the mysterious Heartbreak...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) (Historical Fiction) 2013.Book InformationISBN 9780545459372Author Lauren TarshisFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint...

Nose picking? Nail biting? Wiping dirty hands on clothes? Before you call them "bad manners," consider the compelling reasons that may be behind these behaviors. For instance: Jumping on the bed is great practice for when the road becomes a trampoline!...

Winner of the Anskohk Aboriginal Children's Book of the Year Award. Finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award, the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award and the Ruth Schwartz Award In just four days young Shi-shi-etko will have to leave her...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781602191938Author Adam GamblePage Count 20Imprint Good Night BooksPublisher Our World of Books

School Library Journal, "Best Books 2023" Azari's life has been split in two and the halves are as different as lemons and mangoes. Running links the two parts of her life: sometimes when she runs it is because she wants to, because she feels...

This is a completely original version of the "Arabian Nights Stories" by award-winning author Geraldine McCaughrean. In order to delay her inevitable execution, Queen Shaharazad tells her murdering husband, King Shahryar, a wonderfully exciting story...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679832270Author Bobbi KatesFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 85gDimensions(mm) 205mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Caldecott Medal Winner.Book InformationISBN 9780698114432Author Emily Arnold McCullyFormat PaperbackImprint Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.Publisher Putnam...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838992309Author York, Carly AnneFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Priddy BooksPublisher Priddy BooksWeight(grams) 300g

Biomedical Scientists are the foundation of modern healthcare, from cancer screening to diagnosing HIV, from blood transfusion for surgery to food poisoning and infection control. Without Biomedical Scientists, the diagnosis of disease, the evaluation of...

Explosive second installment in the Ninja trilogy. Taka has proven his worth as a ninja warrior, but now he must prepare for an attack by the samurai leader Lord Oda. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers of 9+Lord Oda has...

"I would like to insist that you call me by my full title - Thunder, the Magnificent Stag Beetle, Lord of the Log Pile ..." Thunder loves his home in Dudley's log pile. He is the only stag beetle and he doesn't care if the other creatures think he...

The hysterical no 1 New York Times bestseller by Newbery honoree Carl Hiaasen -- featuring gators, animal wranglers, inept reality TV hosts and one frozen iguana. Wahoo Cray has grown up with a zoo in his backyard - alligators, snakes, rats, monkeys and...

It really wasn't my fault that our first ever sports day turned out to be our last ever sports day... When Muinteoir Emer has to have a bunion removed, Milly's class gets a substitute teacher for the five weeks she'll be gone. But Mr Wright...

From Sam Winston, the co-creator of the Bologna Ragazzi award-winning A Child of Books, comes a thought-provoking celebration of the power of stories and written languages, and the imperative to preserve them.Once there were many stories in the world...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781682635865Author JaNay Brown-WoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Peachtree PublishersPublisher Peachtree Publishers,U.S.Weight(grams)...

A young girl and her mother settle in the woods for a night's sleep, after a long and tiring journey. But who will keep them safe from harm? A wee bird is watching from the trees. And he knows just what to do. A vividly illustrated telling of a folk tale...