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It's night and the dark is filled with strange sounds as Shane makes his way home. On a fence he finds a stray cat that at first growls and spits at him. But Shane talks and strokes the kitten to calmness, and decides to take the 'Spitfire, Kitten Number...

From author and illustrator Tom Percival, creator of the bestselling Big Bright Feelings series: a motivating and empowering story about a little mole who learns that everyone has something special to give the world "Dream big, Little Mole, be...

Fourteen-year-old Prue and her sister Grace have been educated at home by their controlling, super-strict father all their lives. Forced to wear Mum's odd hand-made garments and forbidden from reading teenage magazines, they know they're very different...

"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 ...

'Fun, unstuffy and wise' Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week 'It will have your children in stitches!' BBC Radio Manchester The laugh-out-loud, against-all-odds triumph of a sequel to one of...

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! Karen has to get glasses! She doesn't want them, especially because school pictures are going to be taken soon. But...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368045704Author Mo WillemsFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Hyperion Books for ChildrenPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 1032gDimensions(mm) 236mm *...

The Times Children's Book of the Week 9th April 2023 Shortlisted for the Historical Association's Young Quills 2023 Award Inspired by a true family story, Michael Rosen presents an astonishing...

After searching so long for a place to call home, the daring teddies-clever Buddy, shrewd Sunny, fearless Nothing, and wise Reginald-find few answers at the place where they were created, Furrington Industries. But with a new friend-a teddy of...

From debut author Janae Marks comes a warm, wise and captivating mystery full of heart, as one girl searches for the truth in the face of great opposition. 'Truly a must-read.' ANGIE THOMAS, author of THE HATE U...

When Nyla has to leave her home in the countryside to start life again in the city, all she can think about is everything she misses from before. So when a comet comes crashing through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can't resist a...

A heartwarming picture book that teaches empathy and inclusion. Everyone knows Wally is a bully. He steals lunch every day from Bella Jo the bear, calls Oliver the owl mean names, and never shares the crayons. So when the other animals decide to write a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060256715Author Shel SilversteinFormat HardbackPage Count 105Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins PublishersWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Come join the Odd Dog on a festive journey to find the perfect present, and perhaps save Christmas along the way... a brand-new, PAW-some story from Rob Biddulph - the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781931636872Author Julia CookFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint National Center for Youth IssuesPublisher National Center for Youth IssuesWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781492677246Author Eloise GreenfieldFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Sourcebooks JabberwockyPublisher Sourcebooks, IncWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm)...

Topsy and Tim find fun and adventure in the real world. Their engaging stories are reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. In Topsy and Tim Meet the Firefighters the twins have an exciting day out at the fire station! They...

***WINNER of the Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2020***Mabel may be a small fly but she has Big Plans...1. Climb a mountain2. Host a dinner party3. Make friends with a sharkMabel's friends aren't being very helpful, but Mabel knows the truth about...

Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. The radically different perspectives give a fascinating depth to this simple story which explores many of the author's key themes, such as alienation, friendship and the bizarre...

At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!There's a new...

One morning Isla and her best friend Pickle, an adorable miniature Shetland pony, receive an exciting invitation. Isla's friend Rosie is having a Pony Party on the beach for her birthday. There's just one problem -- Isla hasn't learned to ride yet! Dad...

'Nadine has a boyfriend. I can't believe it! How come Nadine's got a boyfriend before me?'Ellie, Nadine and Magda are three best friends who couldn't be more different - Ellie is artistic, Nadine is goth, and Magda is all glitz and glam - but they love...

A new book from international bestseller Emma Dodd, focusing on themes of confidence and self-belief.I believe in me,I'm as good as all the rest.I know I can do anythingif I just try my best.A baby crocodile learns that having faith in yourself is super...

Yeti lives all alone in a wintry landscape. Well, maybe not quite alone, but no one is brave enough to go near BIG, scary Yeti.No one apart from Bird, who gets lost on her way south. Will Yeti finally find a special friend? A joyful and hilarious story...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780064434508Author CarleFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint HarperCollins Children's BooksPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 249g

Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a small boy who has a big name - and that's why he likes Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper becasue she has too. So when he finds Miss Nancy has lost her memory, Wilfrid determines to discover what memories are so he...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385736619Author Emily JenkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm) 194mm *...

In this new addition to our 'Travellers' Tales' series, Sonny devotes his weekend to helping his neighbours and fellow Travellers with a variety of tasks. He uses many skills, from calculating the amount of fuel needed for a journey, to restoring a...

A hilarious new book of pranks from multi-award-winning actor and comedian MATT LUCAS - creator of Thank You, Baked Potato, an official UK download chart-topper and Amazon bestseller! With laugh-out-loud artwork from...

Meet Elsa - The Bed and Breakfast star!'Hey, when is a door not a door? When it's ajar!'Elsa loves to tell jokes. She KNOWS she's going to be a big star one day - doing what she does best, making people laugh. But, after her family lose their lovely...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368094375Author Disney BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm) 204mm *...

Written and illustrated by the talented and award-winning author-illustrator Rebecca Cobb, this extraordinary book deals with the loss of a parent from a child's point of view. Perfectly pitched text and evocative artwork explore the many emotions a...

Shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Awards 2020. Join Effie Kostas as she fights to become Student Council President in her new school. With a campaign team of loveable misfits, she tackles the truly important...

When a little boy sees a cat slip into the open door of an apartment building, the temptation is too great: he follows the cat into the lobby. Before continuing up the stairway, the boy picks up one of several discarded drawings that litter the floor. ...

Follow London's newest detective, Enola Holmes, in her electrifying fifth escapade - from the series that inspired the films, starring Millie Bobby Brown.Read them all before the next film lands!While on the run from her brother Sherlock, the world's...

Join Harry Stevenson - small guinea pig and unlikely hero - on two BIG new adventures. When Harry is accidentally swapped with Billy's cousin's 'show' guinea pig, he finds himself on the set of 'Super Pets', a TV talent show. How will Harry fare in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780688092344Author Pat HutchinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint William MorrowPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 91g

A unique look at colours and friendship, now available in paperback.This very simple text is about two friends, Sue and Nick, who like different colours but are still good friends. The artwork is stunning with each artist contributing alternate pages in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338890327Author Kiara ValdezFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 212mm * 142mm * 4mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781368065788Author Disney BooksFormat HardbackPage Count 208Imprint Disney PressPublisher Disney Book Publishing Inc.Weight(grams) 902gDimensions(mm) 274mm...