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'It's not easy getting your Lion Diploma.' So Jon Agee's little narrator begins his hilarious description of the crash course he took on becoming an honorary lion. At first he doesn't score high, but when it comes to rescuing an endangered neighbourhood...

An exciting light romance. Mel and her friends love the high school Glee Club. They can't wait to take on their rivals! But when the director falls ill are their chances ruined? Or can Mel lead her team to glory? It could be tricky, especially if romance...

Andie, Eden, Ryan, Tasha and Hasmita love being part of the Heart Club. They've promised to stay best friends forever and nothing can tear them apart. But sometimes things happen that you couldn't ever have expected and forever might not be as long as...

When IRL YouTube star Mia Fizz gets involved in a school play, the drama doesn't stay onstage...YouTube sensation Mia Fizz loves three things: her family, the Miacorns (her fans!), and her BFF, Briony. When Briony is chosen to direct a play for her...

"Castrillon offers riotous sprouting life through soft forms, stylized shapes, and bright colors." -Publishers Weekly "Elegant...A charmingly verdant tale in classic style." -Kirkus Reviews "Lovely...delightful." -School Library Journal From...

Join Rachel and Kirsty as they meet a brand-new fairy!Brianna the Bee Fairy helps to look after all the bees in Fairyland and the real world. But when her special items are stolen, the bees are in danger! Can Rachel and Kirsty help Brianna to save the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780861715732Author Kerry Lee MacLeanFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Wisdom Publications,U.S.Publisher Wisdom Publications,U.S.

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse's debut picture book, now in paperback!It's time for Oti's dance class! Join Oti in her dance studio and learn "The Bird Jive" in ten easy steps.There are lots of children in Oti's dance class - and lots of feelings,...

Pizza in his Pocket Pizza in his Pocket takes the reader on a journey across various places around the world, from Damascus to Sumatra to Malta to Bahrain. All the while depicting wonderful different foods such as dates, tacos, gyros and samosas in...

From Jessica Meserve comes Beyond the Burrow, a beautiful book for young children to inspire boldness - and encourage us all to step beyond the burrow.The big, wide world can be scary, especially when it's filled with strange-looking creatures who don't...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781438009766Author RettorePage Count 8Imprint Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.Publisher Peterson's Guides,U.S.Weight(grams) 82gDimensions(mm) 139mm *...

This ode to unconditional love is a new picture book adventure for New York Times bestselling BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends.Stick has always wanted to...

Hugless Douglas in on a hunt for the perfect bear hug! Join him and see why this delightful cuddly tale has been entertaining families for ten years.Hugless Douglas is a huggable, lovable young brown bear who wakes up one morning in need of a hug. He...

A potent, powerful and timely thriller about migrants, drug lords and gang warfare set on the US/Mexican border by PRINTZ MEDAL winning and CARNEGIE MEDAL, COSTA BOOK AWARD and GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S FICTION PRIZE shortlisted novelist, Marcus Sedgwick...

As read by Stephen Fry for Save the Children's #SaveWithStories Campaign, and shortlisted for the Jhalak Children's and Young Adult Prize. Meet Herbert: the rabbit who knows he was born to be a fox. When his mummy isn't looking, he puts on pointy fox...

This is the story of how we became freaks. It's how a group of I's became a we.When Class 10B got their flu shots, they expected some side effects. Maybe a sore arm. Maybe a headache. They definitely didn't expect to get telepathy. But suddenly they...

Badger and friends are enjoying a glorious day in the warm summer sun when they discover the stream has run dry! Badger has a plan to find water, but the journey will be long, hot and hard. Can the friends find water before it's too late? Badger and the...

Onesie party, Onesie party, What do you want to wear? Join a host of excitable animals as they prepare for a very special party ... a ONESIE party! Dog wants to be...

A sparkling series of dance, drama, dreams and friendship from best-selling author Holly Webb. Bethany has been keeping a secret from her best friends: she's attending The Shine School for the Performing Arts on a scholarship since her mum can't...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062841759Author Hoda KotbPage Count 32Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 150mm * 152mm * 18mm

A heartfelt celebration of parental love and the beauty of nature.How much does Mum love her little Rae? More than seal pups and penguins love their icy home, more than dolphins love the boundless sea or lions love to race and roar, more even than all...

When Rupert's parents go to Great Uncle Perry's funeral, Rupert spends the day with his Great Aunt Ada, along with his unruly puppy, Roly. Great Aunt Ada is determined to teach Rupert some manners. Rupert thinks the day is going to be awful until hemeets...

Completely hilarious ... kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball Shabba me whiskers! It's a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780544641013Author Karen BeaumontPage Count 32Imprint Clarion BooksPublisher Clarion BooksWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 191mm * 170mm * 23mm

The hilarious follow-up title to You Must Be Layla by Yassmin Abdel-Magied.I am Layla Kareem Abdel-Hafiz Hussein, the greatest Sudanese Australian inventor the world has ever seen. And if they don't know my name yet, they soon will. Inshallah!School's...

Bernard isn't like other birds. His wings are impossibly long, and try as he might, he just can't seem to fly. He's left wondering what his wings are good for...if they're even good for anything at all. But a chance encounter with a dejected orangutan...

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator James Dean shows us how much fun reading can be in Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library. Includes over 30 groovy stickers!It's Pete the Cat's first time at the library. He gets a fun tour of library and...

This is the diary...of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not much different from you and me. Except that he eats his homework, oh and his head looks a lot like his rear end! This is the diary... of a worm. Surprisingly, a worm not much different...

A beginning chapter book series based on the award-winning picture book, A Friend for Henry! Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry's class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937870133Author Julia CookFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint National Center for Youth IssuesPublisher National Center for Youth IssuesWeight(grams)...

A new graphic novel series for emerging readers about the simple magic of true friendship Easygoing Fox and anxious Rabbit seem like total opposites. But, somehow, they make the perfect pair! Whether searching for hidden treasure or planting a garden...

From the creator of The Boring Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's BookShinsuke Yoshitake is back with a witty, thought-provoking picture book for our times.There Must Be More Than That! is all about perspective, and wading past the bad to...

A gripping and heartfelt war story from Britain's best-loved children's author, Michael Morpurgo. Turned away by his own son, Cessie's long-lost grandfather finds himself in the place he fears most - a nursing home called Shangri-La. Only...

Ailsa's mum is ill, not the first time, so they spend the summer with her aunt and uncle. Aunt Bertha, Uncle Nod and their dog Moxie live on an island off the coast, by a beautiful fishing village surrounded by beaches and clifftops. Ailsa and Moxie...

A heartfelt picture book that explains empathy, told in simple words.Some friends need a great big hug to make them feel well.Some prefer to be alone. Some listen, others tellthe most adventurous stories of the times that went before!Some friends may not...

Giraffe Goes to the Doctor offers a gentle introduction to the experience of visiting the doctor for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting the doctor. Also included are...

Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Then one day, Anita must face her fears and begin life in...

The quirkiness of the illustrations and the simple narrative will delight readers, young and old, as they see how embracing differences and working together can have positive outcomes. This is a book which will be read again and again and enjoyed by all...

He came over the pastures like a mean thunderstorm... fast as lightening was the dirty dog. All of the animals of the valley lived in peace and harmony until the big greedy dog appeared. He was so greedy that he gobbled up everything he could see!...

Help your little one unlock their inner courage!Riley the Brave is the story of a little bear with big feelings! Join this super-cool, cape-wearing cub as he embarks on a journey to face his fears.Riley is joined by all of his animal friends who care for...