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The start of a thrilling new World War Two mystery series from the number-one-bestselling and multi-award-winning author of Murder Most Unladylike.'Robin Stevens is Agatha Christie for children' - Katherine Rundell on the Murder Most Unladylike...

Hilarious, illustrated school-based antics where everything that happens leads to DRAMA and RUNNING AROUND and even some FAINTING!Winner of the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards 2023!Izzy and her friends are on a school trip to a big lake. Gary Petrie is...

"A wonderful, wonderful book." ED SHEERANA joyful and imaginative book of feelings from the creator of The Happy NewsFeeling happy is a wonderful thing! But do you ever feel sad or angry, frightened or shy? Everyone does sometimes, but with a little help...

Help Noisy Dinosaur learn to use her voice in this new interactive adventure from Tom Fletcher - now available as a board book!ROOOAAAARRRR!What's that sound? It sounds like a little Dinosaur has stomped her way into your book. She's bored, and she's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Book Sense Book of the Year Award (Children's) 1995 and North Carolina Children's Book Award (Picture Book) 1995 and Florida Children's Book Award 1995...

Despite his Mum's insistence, Sam doesn't want to be friends with Davey, he thinks Davey's a first class, grade A, top of the dung heap moron. But one day Davey saves Sam's life and a bond is formed between them. Sam is still embarrassed to be seen with...

When Fox dies the rest of his family are absolutely distraught. How will Mole, Otter and Hare go on without their beloved friend? But, months later, Squirrel reminds them all of how funny Fox used to be, and they realise that Fox is still there in their...

Step inside the lives of PC Seth and PC Thea as they work hard to protect their community, in this title from the Busy People series. It's a busy day at the festival for PC Seth and PC Thea. A car is stuck in the mud and a little boy needs their help.Can...

The bestselling children's books series for over 50 years! Walter, the Mr Men worm, has now got his very own story! Not any old story, but a story all about Walter. No Mr Men to cramp his style, or Little Miss to take...

A gentle tale for pre-schoolers, introducing the concept of sharing in the playground from multi award winning author and poet Michael Rosen.From former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen comes a simple and poignant tale of the power of sharing, with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916429109Author Maureen BaduFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Paper Pages Publishing LtdPublisher Paper Pages Publishing Ltd

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...

Laugh-out-loud school-based fun in two-colour stories, perfect for encouraging independent reading!Three short stories in each book keep just confident readers engaged while lively two-colour illustrations bring these hilarious early readers to life and...

An uplifting story about the power of art, finding your voice, and telling your story even when you're out of step with your peers from the #1 bestselling creators of Sofia Valdez, Future Prez and Ada Twist, Scientist! Aaron Slater loves listening to...

From Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho come 25 more bold and brave poems for children. These waltzing verses for reading aloud were written to comfort and inspire! With his third read-aloud poetry book, Coelho focuses on building kids'...

Topsy and Tim are always finding fun adventures in the real world, and this story is reassuring for young children having first experiences of their own. Going to the swimming pool for the first time can be daunting but Topsy and Tim are having fun!...

Celebrate 35 years of classic Little Princess potty training picture book! Hilarious and a godsend to parents - GUARDIAN "Nappies are YUUECH!" said the Little Princess. "There must be something better!" At first, the Little Princess thinks the royal...

A funny Percy the Park Keeper story from highly regarded, award-winning author and illustrator Nick Butterworth, creator of One Snowy Night. The hedgehog is feeling sad. He loves balloons but they always burst on his...

Starring the same little girl in the same charming illustration style as Hello In There!, In My Heart explores emotions--happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness and more. Unlike other feelings books that tend to oversimplify, In My Heart lyrically...

A magical story about the importance of kindness and friendship, perfect for sharing at bedtime.When a little girl finds a lost star, she takes it home and cares for it, just like a beloved pet. She reads it stories, makes it special snacks and tucks...

Fill-in this amazing and fun book with everything Friends! Take quizzes, discover Central Perk, Monica's apartment and a whole lot more! Based on the hit TV show. It's the one where you get to fill it out! Complete...

My Dad has a shadow that's blue as a berry, and my Mum's is as pink as a blossoming cherry. There's only those choices, a 2 or a 1. But mine is quite different, it's both and it's none. A heartwarming and inspiring book about being true to yourself, by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781737160281Author Elizabeth ColeFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Elizabeth ColePublisher Elizabeth ColeWeight(grams) 100gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm *...

Hamish's summer isn't going as planned. First, his parents left him to go on a business trip to Japan, and now he's found himself stuck in the Scottish highlands with an aunt he's never met, a grumpy girl called Izzy, and a lot of animals. He's never...

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 stunning and moving novel from a master storyteller - featuring the bravest dog in the world . . . 'A superb animal tale, in the same vein as War Horse' Guardian Never has Aman...

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...

The multi-million-copy bestseller WONDER showed how choosing kindness and empathy can change the lives of those around you.Now, in AUGGIE & ME, you can discover a new side to the WONDER story in three new chapters from three different characters:Julian:...

Ruby and Garnet are ten-year-old twins. They're identical, and they do EVERYTHING together, especially since their mother died three years earlier - but they couldn't be more different. Bossy, bouncy, funny Ruby loves to take charge, and is desperate to...

From the creators of The Night Gardener, comes a stunning new picture book about a young boy who sets sail to find a place his grandfather told him about... the spot where the ocean meets the sky.It's a good day for sailing.Finn lives by the sea and the...

Splish, splash, splosh! Alfie has new yellow boots that are perfect for walking through puddles and stamping in mud. There's something not quite right about them, though - they're making Alfie's feet turn outwards...Join Alfie as he works out what's...

Written with great empathy and Rauf's trademark humour, this moving story gives a child's-eye view of the increasing problem of food poverty. Written with great empathy and Rauf's trademark humour, The Great (Food) Bank Heist is a moving story...

An astonishingly bold and moving middle-grade debut about family, friendship and how it's OK to be different. "I loved this book . . . A female 'Wonder'." - reader review "This is a brilliant book. I don't think I've ever read anything like it." - reader...

A creative spirit learns that a drawing doesn't have to look exactly like anything in this gentle fable from the creator of the award-winning, bestselling picture book The Dot.An inspiring, encouraging story for budding artists everywhere, the acclaimed...

It's time for a Dollhouse Delivery! When Gabby opens the Meow Meow Mailbox she finds an invitation to MerCat's Spa Day Party in the dollhouse. With the help of her magic cat ears, Gabby and Pandy Paws shrink down and join their friends in the dollhouse...

**From the creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar**A paperback edition of this much-loved classic. A captivating picture book that teaches young children what makes each animal different and celebrates the importance of being yourself. With die-cut tabs...

With over a million copies sold this classic story of Grace, her Ma and Nana is a timeless classic of courage and determination, loved and cherished by children the world over. Grace was a girl who loved stories.She didn't mind if they were read to her...

"A book with a big brain, big laughs and a big, big heart." - Frank Cottrell-BoyceAn extraordinary novel for anyone who's ever been curious.When Albie's mum dies, it's natural he should wonder where she's gone. His parents are both scientists and they...

Angry validates children's feelings and guides them through a calming breathing exercise.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 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...