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One girl. One boy. Their lives couldn't be more different. While she turns her shoulder to sandstorms and blistering winds, he cuffs his pants when heavy rains begin to fall. As the weather becomes more severe, their families and animals must flee...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805049008Author DemiFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Square FishPublisher Square Fish

Get ready to meet Violet Remy-Robinson - an amateur Sherlock Holmes in the making - in the fifth book in this delightful young detective series, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Anisha, Accidental Detective!'There is a new girl sleuth...

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...

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...

Come on a journey through the cosmos to witness the wonders of creation with master storyteller Jamila Gavin. In this beautiful volume, cherished Hindu tales are given a new voice, as stories of great floods, evil kings, beautiful princesses and epic...

From the mother-son duo behind the New York Times bestselling A Bucket of Blessings comes a zany Classic Board Book about a wild ride on a tuk tuk taxi in India!In this international twist to the beloved nursery rhyme, "The Wheels on the Bus," anything...

Sona Sharma lives in India with her busy family, where she learns about the ups and downs of family, friendship and life."Warmly loving and evocative" The Guardian Sona and her friends are excited to learn their beloved teacher, Miss Rao, is getting...

NOTABLE BOOK: 2022 CBCA Picture Book of the YearSix-year-old Asiya loves to go to Nanu's house. Best among all of Nanu's treasures is the big old chest filled with quilts that tell the stories of the women in Asyia's family.With gorgeous, fresh and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911231400Author Aisha SaeedFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Text PublishingPublisher Text Publishing

An Observer Picture Book of the Year A Read for Empathy Collection Choice, chosen by EmpathyLab A cinematic journey through the Seoul subway that masterfully portrays the many unique lives we travel alongside whenever we take the train. A poetic...

A beautiful new edition of retellings of classic folktales, myths and legends from China, Korea, Japan and beyond. Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, explore the history of major festivals and meet legendary figures - such...

Miko likes things to be perfect. When she makes lopsided sushi for her grandmother's birthday, she replaces it with perfectly formed sushi created by a restaurant robot. Upon delivering her gift, Miko discovers that kokoro (heart) - not impeccability -...

This companion novel to Abigail Hing Wen's New York Times bestselling debut, Loveboat, Taipei, takes readers back to Taipei through the eyes of fan favorites Sophie and Xavier - on an unforgettable journey of glittering revelry and self-discovery that's...

Now a major movie, Love in Taipei, on Paramount+ "Exciting and authentic." Sabaa Tahir, New York Times bestselling author of An Ember in the Ashes "Surprising, original and intelligent. An intense rush of rebellion and romance." Stephanie Garber, New...

Being a big sister to a new baby brings big responsibilities.Sona Sharma's house is full of people who joke often and argue sometimes. Relatives come unannounced, the phone rings frequently and friends drop in all the time. Then one day Amma tells Sona...

Join three sporting detectives as they race around the world in the brand new mystery adventure series from multi gold medal-winning Paralympian, Ellie Robinson. Hannah, Maria, and Seb are at the World Championships in Tokyo, bonding over their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580893091Author Mitali PerkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

**Chosen for 2020 NCTE Notable Poetry Books and Verse Novels List****Winner of 2020 Northern Lights Book Award for Poetry****Winner of 2019 Skipping Stones Honor Awards**Escape into a dreamy world of watercolors and nature-inspired haiku.My First Book of...

In this fascinating true story based on the life of Hardit Singh Malik, discover the adventures of WWI's first Indian pilot. Hardit, who flew into battle high above the trenches of Passchendaele on the hunt for the Red Baron, arrived in England at the...

A spellbinding, epic and heart-racing magical adventure from an exquisite new storytelling talent.'An unexpected gem of a story . . . A stellar setting, a gut-punch of a twist, and an unforgettable heroine. This has all the hallmarks of classic...

One kokeshi, two kokeshi, three kokeshi, four....Anna is a Japanese-American girl whose grandparents live in Japan. They have been sending her adorable Kokeshi dolls made of painted wood each year for her birthday since she was very small. The dolls,...

Ground Zero is a number one New York Times bestseller The plot starts at a heart-pounding pace and never relents... A contemporary history lesson with the uplifting message that humanity's survival depends on us...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593567302Author Michelle W. ParkFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for West Australian Young Readers' Book Awards 2019 (Australia).Book InformationISBN 9781925773026Author Aisha SaeedFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint The...

A celebration of family love and the light we share with the world. Diya is excited to be going to India for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. That means she’ll get to spend time with Nani, her beloved grandma, who she hasn’t seen since her family moved...

Stitch by stitch, a child learns to cope with difficult emotions through the traditional Japanese embroidery practice of sashiko in this moving picture book.Sashiko is a young girl with very big feelings. When her mother teaches her about her...

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...

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!...

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...

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...

Sona Sharma combats climate change.When Sona learns about the climate crisis at school and is very worried that no one is doing enough to combat it, she takes up the challenge herself. But Appa isn't amused when Sona throws out her baby sister's nappies...

Here is a bunch of dung-dropping, sweet-stealing, luck-jinxing villains!Four stories about young Prince Veera, who, along with his friend Suku, helps his father, the king, solve some of the problems he is having with his subjects. Trickster tales with...

Rebel, Princess, Suffragette: this is the incredible true story of the life of Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, a forgotten heroine of the early twentieth century. Rebel, Princess, Suffragette: this is the incredible true story of the life of...

From the creators of The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name, winner of the 2022 Children's Book Council of Australia's Award for New IllustratorAmma's Sari is a powerful reflection on connection with family, the acceptance of difference, and the...

Book Band: Grey, ideal for ages 8+ An exciting detective story from Chitra Soundar, author of over 50 children's books in the UK, India and the US. Sindhu and Jeet are the best detectives in town: they solve all their cases with a dollop of...

When a young boy and his mother travel overseas to her childhood home in Korea, the town is not as he imagined. Will he be able to see it the way Mummy does?This gentle, contemplative picture book about family origins invites us to ponder the meaning of...

Ten-year-old Ha has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her family and friends close by. But when the Vietnam War reaches the gates of her home, Ha and her family are forced to flee.The journey...

In captivating text and illustrations, this beautiful multicultural children's book presents a collection of cherished fables, myths, legends and fairy tales from Thailand that have been passed down through generations of Thai families. The nine charming...