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"A subtle, deceptively simple book about inclusion, hospitality, and welcoming the 'other.'" -Kirkus Reviews "A boundlessly inclusive spirit...This open-ended picture book creates a natural springboard for discussion." -Booklist "This sweet extended...

"A beautiful, gentle, rhyming exploration of grief and mourning." - Joe Coelho, Waterstones Children's LaureateThe Hare-Shaped Hole is a beautiful, touching and poignant picture book that gently explores themes of grief and loss.Hertle and Bertle were...

In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a perilous adventure. A stunning picture book from international bestsellers The...

Funny, emotional and uplifting picture book about separation and love, to help children understand their emotions.Everyone loves everyone in Tess's house, but when Tess has to leave for school for the very first time, she is worried that her family's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593525180Author Aya GhanamehFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 482gDimensions(mm) 236mm...

A feel-good rhyming story with a positive message about confidence and self-esteem, from the creators of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance.Little Penguin Pip-Pip would love to join in with all his friends swimming in the sea, but there's...

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 *...

This brilliant Targeted Question Book is packed with English practice for Year 6 pupils! It contains a variety of questions to help build pupils' knowledge across the whole English curriculum, including Comprehension, Writing, and Spelling, Punctuation...

It's Mila's first day of school, but mixed with excitement is worry. What if she can't find her classroom? What if no one likes her? What if she's too nervous to speak up? With a little advice from her brother, she learns that she has everything she...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593483220Author Pete OswaldFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Die-cut pages through which bits of a monster are revealed are designed to help a child control nighttime fears of monsters.AwardsWinner of Black-Eyed Susan Award (Picture Book) 1994.Book InformationISBN 9780316236539Author Ed EmberleyFormat HardbackPage...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsShort-listed for Pacific Northwest Book Award 2021. Nominated for Tennessee Volunteer State Book Award 2021 and Washington State Book Award 2022.Book InformationISBN...

A gorgeous, inspiring story for every little squirrel! It's winter in the forest: time for squirrels to gather all the nuts and acorns and pine cones they'd squirrelled away in the autumn. Evie's determined she...

Darby loves summer on her family's strawberry farm - but is the weather about to turn?A UK nomination for IBBY's List of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities 2019Darby is twelve and has Down's syndrome. Her favourite things are music,...

Idris is a child refugee, born into a world of tents and fences. He has known no other life than this. He has no memories of the world outside.Then the Wisp arrives, floating in on the evening breeze. Everyone who holds it finds their memories...

The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative #OwnVoices tale of a girl's journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and...

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...

Internationally bestselling series Little White Fish has sold over 600,000 copies! Little White Fish is crying. He can't find his mommy. While looking for her he sees all sorts of animals: a red crab, an orange starfish, a yellow snail, a green turtle,...

Parents, educators, therapists, and social workers alike have declared The Invisible String the perfect tool for coping with all kinds of separation anxiety, loss, and grief. In this relatable and reassuring contemporary classic, a mother tells her two...

An unforgettable coming of age novel for fans of 13 Reasons Why, It's Kind of a Funny Story, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.Fifteen-year-old Jeff wakes up on New Year's Day to find himself in the hospital-specifically, in the psychiatric ward...

A big-hearted global celebration of mosques and the diverse worshippers that they welcome every day! My mosque feels safe like home. In my mosque, we pray for peace, love and...

Meet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley. Say hello to the Little Seasons! As Summer passes the weather...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506426723Author Joanna RowlandFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Fortress Press,U.S.Publisher 1517 MediaWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 257mm * 257mm *...

Zebra Can Cope offers a gentle introduction to the concept of resilience, and keeping trying, for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children the concept of reslience, giving them tools to help them cope in...

From the creator of Barbara Throws a Wobbler - the ultimate story to chase (and laugh) your worries away 'A wise and comical look at anxiety and how to banish it ... With funny pictures and a guide to different kinds of worries, this is soothing for all...

Oof and Pib come from an ancient tribe. They know hardly any words - in fact they only know how to say their own names - but it doesn't stop them from being the best of friends and doing everything together . . . Until Oof starts inventing all sorts of...

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!Zoe's thrilled to...

A funny and charming NEW young fiction series from Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of The Grunts series and Eddie Dickens adventures, and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, award-winning creator of Draw With Rob. Puuurfect for fans of Alex T. Smith, Pamela...

Gecko is Frustrated offers a gentle introduction to the concept of frustration for young children, helping them find ways to recognise and deal with their frustrated feelings.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101935217Author Albert LamorisseFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781484746394Author Kallie GeorgeFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint HyperionPublisher HyperionWeight(grams) 148gDimensions(mm) 196mm * 138mm * 14mm

A feel-good rhyming story with a positive message about confidence and self-esteem, from the creators of international bestseller, Giraffes Can't Dance. Now available in a board book - perfect for even the littlest readers!Little Penguin Pip-Pip...

I'm so happy when we're together.You bring sunshine into my life.Even when I'm feeling small,You make me feel ten foot tall.The Mr Men and Little Miss will help you show that special someone just how much they mean to you with this warm and witty...

Aware their grandmother is gravely ill, four siblings make a pact to keep death from taking her away. But Death does arrive all the same, as it must. He comes gently, naturally. And he comes with enough time to share a story with the children that helps...

An elegant gift edition of the cherished classic, perfect for commemorating special moments with loved ones.When you love someone right up to the moon and back, what better way to tell them so than with a tender universal story that has touched hearts...

A deeply moving portrait of one girl's journey from self-harm to self-acceptance from bestselling author, Kathleen Glasgow 'A haunting, beautiful and necessary book' Nicola Yoon, author of Everything, Everything THIS SPECIAL EDITION includes...

A reassuring rhyming picture book about sensory overload and what you can do when everything is too muchWhen feelings go on overload,I pause and breatheand all is . . . slowed. Sometimes everything is too much! Too loud, too bright, and all too...

The bestselling picture book from the brilliant duo behind the phenomenal I Need A New Bum! is now a HILARIOUS sound book! What would you do if your bum was SO NOISY? Would you try to hide the noise, or would you ...

In this rollicking read-aloud, a powerful bulldozer is off to find his true purpose. With the help of new friends and old, he might just find a gentler calling. BANG! CRASH! SLAM! Bulldozer spends his days on a construction site. He and his...

Sadness has come to live with me and I am building it a shelter. I am building a shelter for my sadness and welcoming it inside. A small boy creates a shelter for his sadness, a safe space where Sadness is welcome, where it can curl up small, or...