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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of IODE Jean Throop Book Award 2019.Book InformationISBN 9780735270527Author Sharon HampsonFormat HardbackPage Count 28Imprint Prentice Hall PressPublisher Prentice...

As read by Stephen Fry for Save the Children's #SaveWithStories Campaign, and shortlisted for the Jhalak Children's and Young Adult Prize. Meet Herbert: the rabbit who knows he was born to be a fox. When his mummy isn't looking, he puts on pointy fox...

A lyrical and uplifting picture book story about the impact the departure of a dad has on a young boy called Shingai, written by award-winning Zimbabwean poet Blessing Musariri and beautifully illustrated by British artist Maisie Paradise...

ONE MOMENT CAN CHANGE A LIFE FOREVER. 'An exceptional read' The Sunday Times 'Vital glimmers of hope enlighten this profoundly poignant book' Guardian A powerful and heart-breaking novel about three childhood friends living during the Second World War...

One day a WORRY comes to stay and simply will not go away!"Whenever he was worried or whenever there was drama,Alex Allen's brain produced . . .A living breathing Llama!"Alex Allen, like lots of children, sometimes worried about things - like dancing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307001450Author Cathleen SchurrFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

A hardworking sponge makes its debut in this delightful and relatable picture book perfect for fans of Lou by Breanna Carzoo and The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith!The little sponge has a BIG job. She washes and mops and scrubs away all the...

A thrilling, classic children's adventure with a courageous heroine, from the beloved author of Ballet Shoes. Margaret Thursday was named after the day she was found on the church steps as a baby. But she isn't really...

Jellyfish Feels Jealous is a picture book that helps young children discuss their feelings and build positive relationships. It offers a gentle introduction to the emotion of jealousy and offers some ways in which to deal with it. In the story, Jellyfish...

For Otis, this was a sleepover to remember - if only he could! When dorky, unpopular 11-yr-old Otis wakes up in the morning at a sleepover birthday party, he's in for a shock. At the marquee where the sleepover took place, it's a scene of carnage and...

The Little Princess is jealous - all her friends' dads can do amazing things. The Cook bakes delicious cakes: the King burns buns. The Gardener takes his daughter on adventure-walks through the forest: the King gets lost on his way to bed. When the Maid...

The hilarious second instalment in the Knuffle Bunny trilogy from bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems.In the hilarious second instalment in the Knuffle Bunny trilogy from bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems, Trixie can't wait to show...

Have you ever felt a sense of dread and worry creeping over you?That might be the Panicosaurus coming out to play...Sometimes the Panicosaurus tricks Mabel's brain into panicking about certain challenges, such as walking past a big dog on the street or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312659127Author Peter SisFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 249mm * 250mm...

Max finally meets her hero, Albert Einstein, as she dashes across glaciers, visits the Great Barrier Reef, and flies a solar-powered jet in a race to stop global warming - before it's too late for planet earth.So far, Max and her team of genius friends...

For more than twenty years, the modern classic The Invisible String has helped hundreds of thousands of children and adults understand that they are connected to the ones they love, no matter how far apart they are. Now, the author of that bestselling...

Duggee and the Squirrels are getting ready for Halloween!The clubhouse is decorated, the Squirrels are in Halloween costumes, but they've forgotten to make Halloween treats for trick-or-treaters!Join Duggee and the Squirrels and get baking to earn your...

Two is best friends with One. Whenever they'd get the chance, they'd dance! She'd sing and snap. He'd tappity-tap. What a pair they made! At the end of each day, they'd always say, "ONE, TWO, I'll count on you, 'til the end, we'll be best friends." Until...

*** WINNER of the Best Illustrated Book in the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2023 ***One peaceful Tuesday morning, a loud CRACK could be heard as the last mammoth on earth broke free from her icy shell - here comes Gretel the Wonder Mammoth! Everyone...

Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies "read" (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are:* Rip Proof-made of ultra-durable...

A beautiful and poignant picture book that's a heart-twisting celebration of books! Once there was a boy called Book. He asked his mother why he was named that, and she replied: "Because your life is a...

A NEW sea-faring adventure from the award-winning Kim Hillyard!Flora and Nora are a pair of adventurous sea-faring cats. As they sail off in search of The Secret Treasure, a storm hits, destroying their boat and leaving the best friends separated at...

Snibbles and Big Tree are best friends! They have always hung out together, and Snibbles loves Big Tree very much. When Big Tree unexpectedly falls ill with woodworm, Snibbles is very upset and angry. The illness is a very bad one and Big Tree does not...

A gorgeously illustrated celebration of creativity, upcycling and Christmas magic! It's Christmas Eve at Lily's new house, but Lily misses the old one. Then, in a moment of magic, she is whisked away to the North Pole! Santa's elfbots need her help to...

Four starred reviews! A Today Show Best Book of the Year An NPR Favorite Book of 2019 From E.B. White Read Aloud honor artist Matthew Forsythe comes an "extraordinary" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book about a magical drum, an emerald...

We are going to take a trip to a very special town called Feelings Town. In this town there are kids who need our help because they are having different super-strong feelings. Do you ever feel angry, sad or worried, get startled by big sounds, or not...

An inspiring and engaging Mr Men Little Miss story about finding confidence in being you! Mr Funny is full of confidence, but you don't have to be loud or funny to believe in yourself. You sometimes just need to...

A story to help children pursue their hopes and dreams. Mildred is a pea with dreams. She has great plans for her pea life. However, people are always telling her that dreams are pointless as she is just another ordinary pea. Eventually, with the help of...

Romance, revenge, and reality TV. The new queer YA rom-com from Sophie Gonzales, bestselling author of Only Mostly Devastated.Eighteen-year-old Maya dumped her cheating ex-boyfriend Jordy two years ago. So, when she receives a call to participate in...

Stevie is eleven and loves reading and sea-creatures. She lives with her mum, and she's been best friends with Andrew since forever. Stevie's mum teases her that someday they'll get married, but Stevie knows that won't ever happen. There's a girl at...

Meet Til, a spirited young boy who has an extraordinary quality - he's always on fire. But being ablaze sets him apart from others, leaving him feeling sad and alone. One day, he encounters a twinkling star and discovers a magical friendship that...

It's amazing how easy it is for the tiger to pass himself off as a rug - he enjoys a life of luxury with the rajah's family, snacking on midnight feasts and playing with his children. He goes entirely undetected, until one night, when he risks expulsion...

Join Pete the Cat from New York Times bestselling artist James Dean as he goes trick-or-treating in this lift-the-flaps book! Pete loves Halloween and candy but not so much scary surprises. Follow Pete as he goes trick-or-treating from house to house...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781991164049Author Adrian LaurentFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Bradem LimitedPublisher Bradem Limited

"Intensely moving and heart-warming" Cosmo"Bold" Guardian"I loved every word" Malorie Blackman This is not about being ready, it's not even about being fierce, or fearless, IT'S ABOUT BEING FREE.Michael waits in the stage wings, wearing a pink wig, pink...

Gallagher Academy might claim to be a school for geniuses - but it's really a school for spies. Cammie Morgan is fluent in fourteen languages and capable of killing a man in seven different ways (three of which involve a piece of uncooked spaghetti). But...

Sad reassures children and encourages them to speak to their loved ones for support.About the AuthorDr Sharie Coombes, Ed.D, MA, SQHP, B.Ed, is a child, adolescent & family psychotherapist who loves to use neuroscience to help people understand...

A story about dealing with temper tantrums when tiny monsters don't get their way. Welcome to Monster Town! The monsters here are perfectly friendly, but they're not always very well-behaved . . . Jack is sweet and kind most of the time, but throws the...

In Enid Blyton's bestselling school series Elizabeth Allen is sent away to boarding school and makes up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been.Book 4: Here's the Naughtiest Girl There's a new boy in Elizabeth's class, who'll do anything to...

Dinosaur's unbalanced diet and lack of exercise make for an unhealthy lifestyle, and leave him with no energy. Will his healthy friend be able to encourage him to change his ways? The fabulous dinosaur finger puppet will be irresistible to any child...