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'Fantastically, gloriously funny' Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer 'Snort-out-loud charm' Observer 'Fantastic! Pitch perfect comedic voice' Katie Tsang, author of Dragon Mountain From comedian, actor, rapper and screenwriter Ben Bailey...

For Aiden, Chloe, Ava and Josh, holidays at their grandparents' cottage mean wild beaches, no curfew, Bella the dog, and most of all - adventure!While sailing their grandad's boat along the coast with her cousins, Chloe sees a terrified face at a tower...

A royally funny dog story from the best-selling author of THE PUG WHO WANTED TO BE UNICORN.When Rosie sneaks into the palace, she quickly makes a new friend - a young princess named Pippa! The princess's parents - the soon-to-be-crowned king and queen -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648564102Author Niels Van HoveFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Truebridges MediaPublisher Truebridges MediaWeight(grams) 109g

A passionate campaign brings four best friends back together in a fight to save their school library in this heartfelt tale from bestselling author Anna James. A passionate campaign brings four best friends back together in a fight to save...

When little Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, an unlikely friendship blossoms. But Grandpa reminds Penguin that pinecones don't belong in the cold - they need to be in the warm forest far away. Although he will miss his friend, Penguin returns...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733035972Author Maria DismondyFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Cardinal Rule PressPublisher Maria Dismondy Incorporated

Meet the Hueys - a fabulously quirky group of characters from international bestselling, award-winning author/illustrator, Oliver Jeffers, creator of How to Catch a Star and Lost and Found. The sequel to The Hueys - The New Jumper, a New York...

Your body's full of feelings: like the tide, they ebb and flow. Sometimes they lift you high and sometimes they bring you low. This heartwarming book follows a brother and sister as they navigate the highs and lows of their day. From fear to bravery,...

Willy hasn't got any friends and no-one ever lets him join in with their games. He is lonely...until the day he bumps into Hugh Jape in the park. Willy and Hugh are very different but they make a great team!A beautifully observed picture book about...

The eighth gripping adventure in this exciting pony-club series. With international riding competitions to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save - these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies. ...

Another laugh-out-loud FULL COLOUR monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry.Billy's going to a SLEEPOVER PARTY, at his best friend Ash's...

A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese...

Get ready to start nursery with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages and tips. Join Sophie for her first day at nursery in this book specially made for little ones settling into a new day care environment. This...

In Enid Blyton's highly popular school series, Elizabeth Allen is at boarding school. She's tried being the naughtiest pupil there's ever been. But could she be just as successful at being good?In book two, Elizabeth Allen - once the naughtiest girl at...

Award-winning Smriti Halls presents this heartwarming tale that teaches us that home is always in your heart. What does home mean to you? Home is where you're known, understood and where you can truly be yourself. But is home a place, or is it a...

Julia Donaldson tells the tale of the misfortunate characters Bonny and Sandy, who are forever arguing. One day a little man comes to stay, and it looks as though their luck has changed. Julia Donaldson tells the tale of the misfortunate...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944882372Author Julia CookFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Boys Town PressPublisher Boys Town Press

'Hilarious, mordant, moving and rude, a yuletide delight' The Guardian'Very relatable, chaotic Christmassy rom-com' CosmopolitanWhen three very different siblings, Fern, Rowan and Willow, go home for a Christmas reunion at their family home in Edinburgh,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780735844131Author Bernadette WattsFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint North-South BooksPublisher North-South Books

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781416975571Author Susan PatronFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 188mm *...

Meet Peppa's friends!Peppa has lots of friends! She has some old friends and some new ones, too. Meet Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog, Rebecca Rabbit, Mandy Mouse, Pedro Pony, Gerald Giraffe and George in this bright and colourful board book with 7 tabs!Peppa...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780147518743Author VariousFormat HardbackPage Count 1Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 1928gDimensions(mm) 191mm * 156mm * 138mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780894861703Author Penny JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Hazelden Information & Educational ServicesPublisher Hazelden Information & Educational...

'This summer's must read' - The Times 'An irresistible account of female friendship ... Nobody describes the strength, pain and comedy of being young as elegantly and eloquently as Meg Rosoff' - Amanda Craig 'A wonderful, captivating writer' -...

The Squirrels are playing hide-and-seek when they discover a scrufflelump! The Squirrels really want to keep Potato the scrufflelump but looking after a pet is a BIG responsibility!Can the Squirrels work together to take care of their new pet?Want more...

The #1 New York Times bestseller 'At once vivid and simple, lyrical and surgical, expressive and exacting' Lupita Nyong'o Dreams are today’s answers for tomorrow’s questions. Eleven-year-old Kofi Offin has dreams of water, of its urgent whisper that...

Featuring favorite quotes from the original texts and E. H. Shepard's incomparable illustrations, this book offers wisdom for everyone--wisdom that our chum Pooh has gained himself, usually the hard way. With chapters entitled "For Your Inner Bear," "For...

The reluctant odd couple from the highly-acclaimed Skunk and Badger are back in this heartfelt, funny adventure! Buried in the heart of every animal is a secret treasure. Badger's is the Spider Eye Agate, stolen years...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394854434Author Stan BerenstainFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 96gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Wind down for the night with the classic Sophie la girafe toy, in this boardbook full of gentle messages for bedtime success. Sophie is getting ready to go to bed. Join her in her calming night-time routine for one last book before the lights go out...

A heart-warming, fresh and original story about family and friendship from brand-new picture book author, writer and performer Jordan Stephens. Sunny loves jigsaw puzzles - the bigger the better. When she completes one, she gets a warm, happy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780807594407Author Dorothy CoreyPage Count 16Imprint Albert Whitman & CompanyPublisher Albert Whitman & CompanyWeight(grams) 246g

A brave and bold new picture book by Matt Carr, perfectly timed for the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. Meet the mole on a mission! Armstrong the star-nosed mole doesn't dig living underground. His...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101935002Author Anik McGroryFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

When Georges moves into a new apartment block he meets Safer, a twelve-year-old self-appointed spy. Soon Georges has become his spy recruit. His first assignment? To track the mysterious Mr X, who lives in the flat upstairs. But as Safer becomes more...

A beautifully illustrated story celebrating the poppy's history. Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman have teamed up with the Royal British Legion to tell an original story that explains the meaning behind the...

Having the WORST DAY EVER? Turn that frown upside down in this wiggling, hooting, roaring adventure from picture book superstar, Sophy Henn! Arthur is having the WORST DAY EVER. So he runs away - nearly to the end of the garden. But when it's time to go...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781536212068Author Cyber Group StudiosFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Candlewick Press (MA)Publisher Candlewick Press (MA)Weight(grams)...

'What was Pig City?' thought Laura. Soon it would be something that everyone wanted to be part of Laura Sibbie is trying to find the perfect 'pigs' for her new club, Pig City: classmates who can keep the biggest secret ever! But to make sure that none of...