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Discover how Jack Frost keeps the hearts of children happy in the third picture book in Academy Award winner William Joyce'sbestselling and "dazzlingly inventive" The Guardians of Childhood series. Before Jack Frost was Jack Frost, he was Nightlight, the...

A uplifting and touching story about curiosity and caring that is perfect for sharing.Stella is a great detective. She can't help noticing everything around her - clouds shaped like horses, wheelie bins with faces, a lonely glove on a fence, people that...

A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling author of modern classic The Goldfish Boy When lonely Vincent is forced to go on an outdoor activity weekend with three other kids from his class, he's...

A four-legged hero risks it all to make his best friend's dream come true in this touching adventure of family, football and beating the odds. Pickles the dog and his owner Elsie love football more than anything. And they've just heard the...

A poignant story about dealing with grief through the magic of reading and friendship.Calypso's mum died a few years ago and her emotionally incompetent Dad can't, or won't, talk about Mum at all. Instead he throws himself into writing his book A History...

My name is Harriet Manners and I'll be a geek forever... The FINAL book in the bestselling, award-winning GEEK GIRL series is here! Harriet Manners knows almost every fact there is. Modelling isn't a sure-fire route to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503752313Author Art MawhinneyFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint PI KidsPublisher Phoenix International Publications, IncorporatedWeight(grams)...

Brilliantly funny teenage angst author Louise Rennison's fabby third book on the confessions of crazy but lovable Georgia Nicolson. Now repackaged in a gorgeous new paperback and guaranteed to have the nation laughing their knickers off! Jas...

Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja moves and epic adventures in the brilliant sequel to The Glass Slipper Academy, perfect for children aged 5+ CAN THEY SCARE OFF ALL THE BADDIES? Nothing very exciting...

A highly collectable new series that celebrates the inner fire of every girls. We are Dragon Girls, hear us roar! Willa and her friends have a powerful magic inside of them-they each have the ability to transform into...

Meet the Pokemon of monpoke island in this adorable layered board book! Welcome to monpoke island! Meet the cute Pokemon who live there and who are peeking out from behind each other in this charming layered board book! Turn...

Binnie is an energetic baboon, who bounces around the lush green mountains of Rwanda in East Africa. But like many of us, Binnie often feels worried, fearful, and stressed, and these worries can get in her way!What if she gets lost in the jungle, or her...

Embark on a heartwarming journey of friendship and adventure in this delightful picture book, where three inseparable friends learn the joys of trying something new.Join Pipo, Bud, and Kenny, three inseparable little chicken buddies, in an enchanting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593181416Author Cat DeeleyFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

Master storyteller Roald Dahl is by far the most popular children's writer of the late twentieth century, and The BFG (the Big Friendly Giant), recently adapted for the stage with great success, is set to become a claasic of its period (it was first...

"Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder will appreciate this feel-good story of friendship and unconventional smarts." -Kirkus ReviewsAlly has been smart enough to fool a lot of smart people. Every time she lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability...

Glad, sad, silly, mad - monsters have all kinds of different feelings! In this innovative die-cut book, featuring a snazzy foil cover, you'll try on funny masks as you walk through the wide range of moods all little monsters (and kids!) experience...

Schooldays at St Clare's are never dull for twins Pat and Isabel O'Sullivan in Enid Blyton's much-loved boarding school series.In book nine the unimaginable has happened - the twins made head girl! It's a tough job - cheeky first formers and cruel...

For Aiden, Chloe, Ava and Josh, holidays at their grandparents' cottage mean wild beaches, no curfew, Bella the dog, and most of all - adventure!Everyone is really excited about the autumn Fire Festival. Bonfires, barrel rolling, music and fireworks! But...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorElizabeth Verdick has been writing books since 1997, the year her daughter was born. Her two children are the inspiration for nearly everything she writes. Before...

"The cool on my toes felt kind of nice.As Mama held me tight, I thought:Maybe I'll go in next time."A child's first encounter with the sea leaves them feeling small and scared. What could be hiding in the dark depths below? When the family visits a lake...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Little Miss Tiny is quite the tiniest person you'll ever meet. She's even smaller than Mr Small! But being tiny doesn't mean you can't have a big heart! ...

The perfect companion to Wonder, the #1 New York Times bestseller! Choose Kind with 365 Days Of Wonder.In Wonder, readers were introduced to memorable English teacher Mr. Browne and his love of precepts. Join Mr. Browne, Auggie, Julian, Summer and Jack...

A celebration of friendship from 11-year-old Pride of Britain winners, Hughie and Freddie. Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi tell us why friends are so special, and show us what we can all do to be a brilliant...

A hilarious picture book about a non-conforming Egg from the bestselling Supertato creators Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet. Important note: This book is not like other books. This is a book that even the smallest children can read. This is a book which will...

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...

An award-winning novel about courage and acceptance with a compelling mystery at its heart.I need to find my voice - before it's too late.Finlay's mother vanished two years ago. And ever since then his stutter has become almost unbearable. Bullied at...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950168095Author Chandra Ghosh IppenFormat PaperbackPage Count 34Imprint Piplo ProductionsPublisher Piplo ProductionsWeight(grams) 216g

Everyone's favourite princess returns for her smelliest battle yet. A foul cloud is plaguing the goat pasture, but every time the Princess in Black and her friend the Goat Avenger manage to get rid of the odour, they accidentally blow it to another...

The Mr Men and Little Miss are ready to twirl and tango across the dance floor! Little Miss Star is sure she's found the perfect dance partner in Mr Perfect, but they're up against stiff competition like Mr Slow and...

Fabulous art and a lovely story make this a standout picture book that celebrates differences and being oneself! Sloths are known for being slow, but not Stanley-he's always rushing from one thing to the next, driven on by adventure and curiosity. He's...

Bruno doesn't like his new house. He had to leave all his friends behind in Berlin, and there are no children to play with here - until Bruno meets Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the wire fence near Bruno's house, and who wears a strange...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948040990Author Steve HermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Dg Books PublishingPublisher Dg Books PublishingWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

This Oxford Children's Classic features the complete unabridged text, an introduction by M.G. Leonard, and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . . One morning Mole, sick and tired of spring cleaning, leaves...

Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc's life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn't swim. And the most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson,...

The third and fourth instalments of this exciting spy series set in Tudor England, amid the intrigue and danger of Henry VIII's royal court, from the authors of books in the bestselling BEAST QUEST series.In DEADLY STORM the royal court of King Henry...

George's First Day at Playgroup is a colourful storybook based on the award-winning television series Peppa Pig. It is George's first day at playgroup and Peppa doesn't really want him there. But when all of her friends want a little brother too, will...

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...

Now a major Netflix series! Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and founding members of THE BABYSITTERS CLUB. Whatever comes up cranky toddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbours, prank calls you can count on...

A GORGEOUSLY GOTHIC, WICKEDLY FUNNY NEW SERIES FROM WITCH WARS ILLUSTRATOR LAURA ELLEN ANDERSON Welcome to the world of Nocturnia, where darkness reigns supreme, glitter is terrifying, and unicorns are the stuff of...