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A 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award honoree and 2019 ALA Notable Children's Book, now in paperback!Join the dynamic duo as they learn to appreciate their differences:Fox and Chick don't always agree, but Fox and Chick are always friends.With sly humor and...

The sequel to New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe's The Islanders, an "exciting, tender, and absolutely wonderful" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) story of friendship, loss, and the healing power of nature.Jake Potter is back on Dewees...

Winner of the Newbery Medal "A charming, intriguingly plotted novel."-Washington Post Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly's Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships. Told from four intertwining...

CONGRATS! YOU HAVE FOUND "THE BOOK"! Filled with facts, tips, advice, and illustrations, BUNK 9'S GUIDE TO GROWING UP is the girl-powered puberty book you'll actually want to read. Written in the voice of the counselors in training at the fictional Camp...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of John Newbery Medal 1992.Book InformationISBN 9780689316142Author Phyllis Reynolds NaylorFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint Atheneum Books for Young...

A BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Washington Post, New York Public Library, Kirkus Reviews, Globe and Mail, Horn Book, and Boston GlobeSTARRED Reviews in Kirkus, Publisher's Weekly, The Horn Book, School Library JournalA 2022 Best Book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593426401Author Trudy LudwigFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Pip and Parker are best friends who do everything together. When Pip makes a mistake, Parker is always there to see the bright side. But what happens when Parker needs a little encouragement, too? Perfect for story-time and bedtime sharing, Silver...

When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pine cone, the pair become fast friends. But when Stick gets stuck, can Stone return the favour? The author Beth Ferry writes warm, rhyming text that includes a subtle anti-bullying message even...

Children's Choice Book Award Finalist Clark the Shark is ready for his first big sleepover! He's nervous about sleeping outside without his glow-fish night-light, but he doesn't want anyone to know he's just a teeny-tiny bit afraid of the dark. So Clark...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level Nicky Singer has captured all the beauty and familiarity of this classic children's book. Follow the adventures of Rat, Mole and Badger as they try to stop their...

Meet the new protectors of magic! Ava is settling into her new home - not only has she made friends but they've discovered that magic is real! And together Ava, Sarah and Lily (and Ava's Tibetan terrier, Pepper) are going to learn EVERYTHING they can...

Get ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. When Jack Frost steals Rita the Rollerskating Fairy's magical object, rollerskates everywhere start spinning out of control! Best friends Rachel and...

Spider shows Wolfgang that by just seeing things a little differently he can feel happy again, knowing that true love never ends. Our lives are in a constant state of change and only we can ever know how big each change feels to us. The more we can talk...

At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn to chasse, plie, and jete with their Sugar Plum Sisters-but things don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on and off stage, they'll need the support of their...

'an exceptional compelling debut' - Alex Wheatle, author of Crongton Knights'a wonderfully imaginative tale about the power of sisterly love and defying the entangled threads of fate' - Andy Sagar, author of Yesterday Crumb'such fun, fizzing with ideas ....

"As lyrical as it is epic, Across So Many Seas reminds us that while the past may be another country, it's also a living, breathing song of sadness and joy that helps define who we are." --Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of RefugeeSpanning...

Pansy Boy is a stunningly beautiful picture book about a child's journey to overcome bullying and be proud of who he is. Told as rhyming poem, the story comes to life with vivid graphic art.Out in the natural world, a boy is in love with its beauty...

The Matrix meets Oliver Twist! WARP: The Hangman's Revolution is the second book in a major new series by Eoin Colfer, the bestselling author of Artemis Fowl.F.B.I. AGENT CHEVIE SAVANO IS TRAPPED IN A NIGHTMARE FUTURE.Unless she can return to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Sequoyah Book Awards (High School) 2010.Book InformationISBN 9781416940906Author HopkinsFormat HardbackPage Count 544Imprint Margaret K McElderry...

Ollie is back with more adventures using his superpowers, and a chance to earn his second Captain's stripe!With the help of his superpowers, Ollie is gaining the confidence to stand up to bullies and be himself. When some mean kids start to get him down,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385755696Author Jeanne BirdsallFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Kirkus Prize (Young Readers) 2016.Book InformationISBN 9781481415910Author Jason ReynoldsFormat PaperbackPage Count 432Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon &...

A vibrant picture book celebrating the strength of community and the tastes of summer from Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player.Ring! Ring! Ring! Can you hear his call? Paletas for one! Paletas for all!What's the...

Have a super spooky halloween with Paula the Pumpkin Fairy! Will Rachel and Kirsty be able to save their halloween party when Jack Frost tries to sabotage it? Paula the Pumpkin Fairy helps make sure that Halloween parties everywhere have pumpkins to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593529287Author Srividhya VenkatFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint KokilaPublisher Penguin Young ReadersWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 236mm * 289mm *...

Over one million copies sold! Sylvester loves baseball, but he isn't exactly what you'd call a good hitter. Even though he wants nothing more than to join his neighborhood team, the Hooper Redbirds, he's sure he'll never do anything more than warm the...

Poignant and powerful narrative about intolerance, racism and standing up to bullies. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 12+The Blokes rule Jack's school. They're bullies, racists and meaner than anyone around. And...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsLong-listed for ALSC Notable Children's Books 2021. Nominated for Texas Bluebonnet Master List 2021.Book InformationISBN 9781524766719Author Lauren CastilloFormat...

Beach loving surfer Alberta has been the only black girl in town for years. Alberta's best friend Laramie is the closest thing she has to a sister, but there are some things even she can't udnerstand. When the Bed and Breakfast next door finally finds...

A beautiful picture book about believing in yourself from the author and screenwriter Irena Brignull, with sumptuous illustrations by Richard Jones.A little boy dreams of a world beyond the farm where he lives - a world full of mountain ranges, oceans...

Join Stephen the Christmas Sprout on his mission to spread the gift of kindness in this shiny, festive picture book with a funny rhyming text that will have children coming back for more. Say hello to a small green chap called Stephen Sprout! Stephen is...

Many years ago, when the world was still young, Nuwa was the only person on Earth. She was very happy playing with the fish and the birds, but she longed for someone she could talk to. Then one day, Nuwa found a way to create a friend. And when this new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593125557Author Chad SellFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Knopf Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Book Band: Dark Blue, ideal for ages 9+ A heart-warming story about friendship and finding your place in the world set in an urban city, ideal for children practising their reading at home or in school. Twelve-year-old JoJo is going through a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899557930Author Helland LarsenFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Little GestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

The brand-new deluxe hardcover collector's edition of Sheets features never-before-seen content from the beloved graphic novel from Brenna Thummler. Selected as a Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2018, Sheets comes in an all-new package featuring...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of I Am Enough comes an empowering follow-up that celebrates every child's limitless potential.I Believe I Can is an affirmation for boys and girls of every background to love and believe in themselves...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646140763Author Jaclyn MoriartyFormat HardbackPage Count 440Imprint Levine QueridoPublisher Levine QueridoWeight(grams) 771gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 157mm...

Winner of London's Big Read 2019, CILIP Carnegie Medal nominated 2019, Finalist for The Peoples Book Prize 2019. Dark times are upon us. Neci is back and she is more dangerous than ever. The warriors are forced to pick a side and to stand up for what...