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'The middle grade book everyone's going to be obsessed with this summer' Louie Stowell, author of LokiFor fans of ONWARD and A Monster Calls, this is an unmissable illustrated story about grief and love for young readers 9 and up.Sade has always loved...

The heroine of this beautifully illustrated story feels her anger like a storm in a dark forest. It sweeps her away, and she thunders and howls. She pours down her emotions like sheets of rain; rage surges like a wind whipping angry waves. Her anger...

Mr Big is strong, Mr Big is tough, Mr Big is . . . well . . . BIG! He has just one small problem - because of the way he looks he just can't get people to stick around. How can he show them that although he may look a little scary, he is just a great big...

'Action and excitement and deep emotion. Gorgeous.' Cecelia AhernIt starts with a plane crash. There are survivors: a teenage girl and her little brother. They are running from something. But what?Then the men arrive. They are hunting the girl and boy...

This simple, sweet board book celebrates the most beloved Pokemon, Pikachu, and all the things he loves! Pikachu loves playing outside. Pikachu loves celebrating and eating treats, too. But most...

A fictionalised account of the real-life British soldier who let Hitler live in the First World War, and his attempt to put right his mistake - from a master storyteller 'Brilliant. Historical fiction at...

All Hal had ever wanted was a dog. But a dog would damage the carpets in Hal's house, and so his parents refused to let him have one. Then they discover Easy Pets, a convenient dog-rental agency. ...

A star-scattered night, a brand new baby, and all the potential in the world... This is a poetic introduction to what it means to be raised as a boy in the challenging times we live in, and all of the dazzling possibilities that await him. A beautiful...

With lots to see and heaps to do, in Busy Town young children really can join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to bring the town to life. Ride on the bus, feed the ducks in the park and do some shopping before heading home to bed.Little ones...

'You look as if you've seen a ghost!'Jade is used to living in the shadow of her best friend, Vicky. Vicky's sparkly, hilarious and full of life. And, she's certainly not going to let a small thing like being dead stop her from living life to the full...

When a tiger comes to stay at Valentine's guest house, the human visitors all check out in a rush. Luckily, the hotel soon starts to fill again - but with a very different collection of residents, all with new and differing needs. Elsie and Valentine...

Meet the Marvellous Little Misses! The Little Misses are all amazing in their own different ways, though Little Miss Princess is often too busy to spend time with her friends. She doesn't have much time to just have fun. But Little Miss...

Well-known twins 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: First Sleepover the twins are spending the night at their friend...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307929990Author Leo LionniFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Dragonfly BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 130gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Badgers are best. Or so Badger thinks. "If it's not black and white then it's just not right!" he says. But what if he's wrong? A book about acceptance, difference and learning to say sorry.About the AuthorStella J Jones lives in Yorkshire. She loves...

Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Author Award winner Renee Watson continues her charming young middle grade series starring Ryan Hart, a girl who is pure spirit and sunshine. Ideal for 8-12 year olds! 'Renee Watson is a gifted storyteller who...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914577000Author Lucy NogueraFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Brilliant Monsters BooksPublisher Brilliant Monsters Books

Dark, moreish and chilling - the countdown to Christmas is on ... and time is running out. Every day in December, a gift is left for Eleri in the abandoned tower block opposite her flat. At first, she can't help...

Even though Gilly the Giraffe has many wonderful things in her life, she sometimes lacks confidence. Why does she have to stand out so much with her long neck, her long black tongue and her mosaic patches? Why do some of the other animals point and laugh...

Join Spot and his friends as they go on an adventure to the park in this fun lift-the-flap tale.It's a lovely day, and Spot is excited to take his ball to the park and play with his friends. But, oh no - he throws the ball too far, and it gets lost!...

Ten years after the school at Plumfield was founded, Jo's boys - including wanderer Dan, sailor Emil and musician Nat - are grown up and discovering more about the world. But life after childhood can be confusing and frightening, and it is Jo and the...

Join a chapatti on the rampage in this magical, mouth-watering, modern take on the runaway pancake fable. Mrs Kapoor and a whole host of animals and friends give chase to a cheeky chapatti in this hilarious modern take on the runaway pancake story...

The pond is home to a tadpole and a minnow, two underwater friends. But when the tadpole grows into a frog and hops onto the land, a new world unfolds before his eyes. He returns to the pond and tells his friend fantastic tales of the things he's seen:...

Hello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this exciting picture book, featuring global sensations The Octonauts! Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world! ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983625681Author Lori LiteFormat PaperbackPage Count 30Imprint Stress Free KidsPublisher Stress Free KidsWeight(grams) 75gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm *...

Join Thomas the Tank Engine on a royal adventure as he attends the Queen's birthday celebrations. The Fat Controller has been invited to the Queen's birthday party, far from the Island of Sodor, in the biggest city in the land, London. And...

A "hole" lot of fun!Today my daddy said to me, "It's time you learnt to peck a tree." Little Woodpecker has just learnt how to peck and - ooh! yippee! - what fun it is! Off he goes, on his first big pecking adventure, and he peck, peck, pecks his little...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101936597Author Amy Krouse RosenthalFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Pedro Pony can't see very well without his glasses. And Peppa Pig is sure she can't see very well either. So Mummy Pig takes her to see Mr Pony, the optician, and Peppa has an eye test. But does she really need glasses? Find out in this new Peppa Pig...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948040198Author Steve HermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 54Imprint Dg Books PublishingPublisher Dg Books Publishing

Pirouette your way into the Shimmer & Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show!When Yara joins Shimmer & Shine, a community dance school, she meets lots of other children her age, who are there to either start their...

Put on your dancing shoes—Pete is ready to boogie!Pete is learning a new dance—the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he’s full of happy in his feet. But when Grumpy Toad tells him, “Pete, you dance all wrong!” Pete is determined to become a...

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 Police, the twins' class is visited by two Police Officers, who explain to...

Noodle causes mayhem as Sports Day arrives at Wigley Primary - and a new friend adds even more mischief in this adorable canine caper from Jonathan Meres. Sports Day has arrived at Wigley Primary and everyone is excited to take part in unusual...

"A little kindness goes a long way" is the subtle moral depicted in this gentle tale by award-winning Australian author-illustrator Bob Graham.A brand-new edition of the classic story from Bob Graham.All the children are afraid of mean Mr Wintergarten...

The Big Steps series is designed to help young children deal with everyday experiences in their lives. In Can You Say Please?, meet Ned and Ellie, who share their toys and practise using good manners. Help Ned and Ellie take turns with their toys, use...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679808350Author Leo LionniFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Alfred A. KnopfPublisher Alfred A. KnopfWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 178mm *...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Mr Clever was quite the cleverest person ever. The cleverest person in the world! And, he knew it! The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781649160959Author Steve HermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Dg Books PublishingPublisher Dg Books PublishingWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...