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When a King bans the dark completely, installing an artificial sun, and enforcing "anti-dark" laws, it seems like a good idea. The citizens don't need to worry about monsters, crime, or any of the other scary things that might live in the dark. But what...

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...

"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...

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)...

"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...

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...

This delightful sticker book introduces little children to the school day, including the journey to school, taking the register and break time, as well as music, art and PE class. With lots of stickers to add to every page, children will love interacting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448489322Author Eric CarleFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint World of Eric CarlePublisher World of Eric CarleWeight(grams) 159gDimensions(mm) 179mm *...

Winner of the Mother Goose Award and endorsed by Child Bereavement UK as a book to help children through bereavement. Badger is so old that he knows he will soon die. He tries to prepare his friends for this event, but when he does die, they are still...

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 *...

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...

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...

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...

'Up at the top the lights are still flashing and the queue is even bigger and all around me there are girls much taller than me, much prettier than me, much much much thinner than me.'Magda is tall and glamorous, but she's worried that her appearance is...

A sweetly spooky Halloween story about a little pumpkin with big fears, by a best-selling picture book duo! The way every pumpkin is meant to behave is fearless and feisty and spooky and brave. It's what...

Badger can't stop worrying. Little Fox can't find her favourite hat and Mole wants to give Grandpa Mole the BEST BIRTHDAY EVER. Step into a warm and cosy world, where worries are shared, friends are always there to help - and adventures end with a...

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...

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...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material...

Join Topsy and Tim as they prepare to move house with Mummy and Dad. In Topsy and Tim Move House, the twins are moving house but there is a lot of work to do. There are curtains to take down, toys to pack and pets to look after. It is an exciting time...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593622032Author Matthew McConaugheyFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams)...

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The epic adventure continues . . . Don't miss this sequel to Waterstones Children's Book of the Year 2022 Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the second book in the...

A beautiful celebration of Diwali for young children. Binny is excited to talk to her class about her favourite holiday. But she struggles to find the words. Taking a deep breath, she tells them about the fireworks, ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580890618Author Julie DannebergFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

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.Book InformationISBN 9780645533965Author Laura FeldmanFormat HardbackPage Count 26Imprint Laura FeldmanPublisher Laura FeldmanWeight(grams) 295g

Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Josh Hutcherson and Zooey Deschanel! Discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story by bestselling author Katherine Paterson, a modern classic of friendship and loss. Jess Aarons has been practicing all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735268814Author Sheila HetiFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Tundra BooksPublisher Tundra BooksWeight(grams) 408gDimensions(mm) 259mm * 224mm * 10mm

A clever and charming board book with an upbeat theme and a special surprise on the last page-a North American debut by a brilliant illustrator Love is everywhere! And it's not just us humans. From birds to elephants, rabbits to turtles, there is love...

A World Book Day 2020 AuthorWINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2019 WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2019SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2019Told with heart and humour, The Boy at the Back of the Class is a child's perspective on the...

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,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481426404Author Caron LevisFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublisher Atheneum Books for Young ReadersWeight(grams)...

A fantastically fun springtime picture book from the creators of The Leaf Thief. Hello sunshine! Hello lovely leaves. Nice to see you back. Squirrel is so excited. It's spring and the most perfect flower has started to blossom - and Squirrel has decided...

Walking through a dark forest, a young boy learns to treasure his memories and find his true path. Lost and alone, a young boy enters the forest not knowing the path that lies before him. He meets a figure called Emptiness who guides him on his way...

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...

From standout author, Alex Latimer, and bestselling illustrator, David Litchfield, comes a beautiful picture book about finding - and holding on to - friendship. One bright afternoon, Pip met Egg. Pip is a...

A perfect sharing book for your toddler - with clever cut outs showing how two friends can be happy enjoying things they want together. A Kirkus Best Book of 2020 An ABC Best Books for Young Readers selection "Sharing is caring, and this small gem of...

There will be times when you walk into a room and no one there is quite like you. There are many reasons to feel different. Maybe it's how you look or talk, or where you're from; maybe it's what you eat, or something just as random. It's not easy to...