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Goggles and swimsuit at the ready - it's Maisy's first swimming lesson!Maisy's a little nervous ... today she is going on her very first swimming lesson. There's lots of hustle and bustle in the changing room and - wow! - the pool looks SO big and it's...

An uplifting and inspirational picture book about the unique experiences and opportunities that children raised as girls will encounter in this sometimes troubling, challenging world. On a star-scattered night a brand new baby with so much potential in...

This debut middle-grade novel chronicles the harrowing journey taken by Sami and his family from privilege to poverty, across countries and continents, from a comfortable life in Damascus, via a smuggler's den in Turkey, to a prison in Manchester. A...

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...

A third mystery for thirteen-year-old Agatha Oddly - a bold, determined heroine, and the star of this stylish new detective series. Agatha Oddlow is on the case with yet another adventure! An assistant at the National Gallery has gone missing,...

The absolutely brilliant, extra special eighteenth bestseller from multi-million copy selling author and illustrator Liz Pichon. A laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated collection of stories starring Tom Gates and his friends, ...

Gripping, action-packed SAS thriller from the best-selling author of BRAVO TWO ZERO. Ideal for adventure-seeking readers. Danny Watts's grandfather, Fergus, was a traitor. One of the worst sort. An SAS explosives expert who betrayed his country and his...

The second book from the author of A Kind Of Spark, with Neurodivergent characters you'll root for and a moving friendship at its heart. When Cora's brother drags her along to his boss's house, she doesn't expect to strike up a friendship with Adrien,...

What if words got stuck in the back of your mouth whenever you tried to speak?After a day of being unable to speak when asked, and of being stared at, a boy and his father go to the river for some quiet time. "It's just a bad speech day," says Dad. But...

Why can't I be happy all the time? What can I do when I feel like exploding? Is it ok to give up? This book is packed full of tips, tools and everyday situations to help kids think about and answer these BIG questions for themselves.Get kids talking...

Afraid includes a calming exercise to help children feel safe and secure.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 themselves. She has...

When someone you love has died there will be sad days and angry days but also happy days and fun days.Nobody lives forever ... and some wish they could have stayed for longer ...This sensitively-written and deeply-moving picture book will help children...

THE WINNER OF THE OSCAR'S BOOK PRIZE 2023 His name is David. He's the boy with flowers in his hair and he's my best friend...David is the boy with flowers in his hair. He's sweet and gentle, just like his petals. But when David's flowers begin to fall -...

The fourth Claris adventure from beloved children's author Megan HessIn New York for winter was chic little Claris. She'd travelled so far from her maison in Paris!But Claris never imagined that this Christmas would involve a thrilling dash through the...

From TV comedian Rosie Jones comes a sparky and HILARIOUS series for readers aged 9+. Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and DORK DIARIES.'Fresh, funny and ultra cool' - Jacqueline WilsonHi! I'm Edie Eckhart. I'm a little bit different. I have a...

An adorable board book edition of this stunning undersea tale filled with friendship, community and discovery from the bestselling creators of The Lion Inside.Under glittering waves of a vast ocean blue, a beautiful world is hidden from view.And there,...

A stunning story of friendship and our natural world set against the backdrop of the First World War. From the nation's favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. Gracie and her friend Daniel have always been warned to...

Over five million copies in print! When the fiercest dragon in the whole world smashes Princess Elizabeth's castle, burns all her clothes, and captures her fiance, Prince Ronald, Elizabeth takes matters into her own hands. With her wits alone and...

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...

Colin is no ordinary flower. Colin smells appealing - just like the other flowers around him. The only trouble is, he crackles and crunches and flutters in the wind. He can't seem to find where he...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925089226Author Jayneen SandersFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint UpLoad Publishing Pty LtdPublisher UpLoad Publishing Pty Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781948040716Author Steve HermanFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Dg Books PublishingPublisher Dg Books Publishing

From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and award-winning illustrator Yuval Zommer, comes a charming minibeast Cinderella story.Crawling through the garden, the little Woolly Bear Caterpillar wonders what kind of moth she will become...

Pedro Pony is poorly, so Peppa Pig and her friends go with Madame Gazelle to visit Pedro in hospital. Pedro shows everyone what the hospital is like - the nurses, the doctor, and of course, the food. Peppa and her friends discover that the hospital isn't...

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780736444514Author Erin FalligantFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm)...

A gripping adventure in an exciting new series reflecting the authentic, unsung stories of our past! Now or Never brings a young soldier, Private Fazal Khan, from his home in India to the battlefields of the Second World ...

Discover that bereavement can be a beginning, not an ending, in this beautiful story of one boy's grief when he loses his beloved grandfather. Dadaji loves to teach others to paint, especially his grandson. But after Dadaji passes away, the boy can't...

Moving to a new home can sometimes feel scary and a little bit lonely, but this little raccoon soon discovers that wherever you go adventures soon follow. This warm, thoughtful and reassuring story is perfect for children about to move house or start new...

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide!Nikki and her BFFs are all counting down to the end of the school year. Nikki thinks she has her summer all figured...

Matthew Henson was simply an ordinary man. That was, until Commander Robert E. Peary entered his life, and offered him a chance at true adventure. Henson would become navigator, craftsman, translator, and right-hand man on a treacherous journey to the...

The perfect book for any little dragon (or child) getting ready to start school or nursery!This delightful rhyming follow-up to When a Dragon Comes to Stay by award-winning picture book creators Caryl Hart and Rosalind Beardshaw is full of recognisable...

The much-acclaimed toddler book series from The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.Simple but engaging stories which reflect the ups - and downs - of toddler life.Major new animation series launching on Milkshake in 2021Pip and Posy are best friends -...

The third hilarious accidental diary from Billie Upton Green (don't call her BUG!)"Ideal for fans of Tom Gates, or Pamela Butchart's books . . . a wonderful new series" - The Week Junior"Fun, funny, inclusive and warm-hearted, these books are pure,...

I've known you since you started.I've seen a thing or two . . .. . . or three or four or five or six!In fact, I've seen a few . . .Sometimes we are loud, sometimes we are quiet, sometimes bold and clanky, sometimes soft and cuddly. Sophy Henn celebrates...

Shortlisted for the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, the Children's Book of the Year (British Book Awards) and longlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award. The first book in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for those who love...

From the Double Kate Greenaway Medal-winning creator of Small in the City and illustrator of Town Is by the Sea, Footpath Flowers, I Talk Like a River and My Baba's Garden comes a moving look at how memories are made.Tucked up in bed at their new flat, a...

"It's been described as a cross between Alice in Wonderland and The Crystal Maze and it manages to feel both classic and modern at the same time." Good Housekeeping "A brilliant, clever, kind of genius book"...

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 is thrilled to...

A sweet, tender, and touching tale about a wise lighthouse guiding a young boat through the turbulent waters of life. This is a beautiful take on parenting and growing up, and a perfect pick for sharing and gifting.Once, there was a lighthouse.She stood...