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Kiss the Dust by Elizabeth Laird is an unforgettable, award-winning novel of conflict, persecution and the hardships faced by refugees.Tara is an ordinary teenager. Although her country, Kurdistan, is caught up in a war, the fighting seems far away. It...

Have you ever heard an Echo?They live in lakes and tunnels and caves.But have you ever seen an Echo?Little Echo lives alone in a cave. Shy, she hides away, echoing the noises around her. But Little Echo isn't just shy - she's lonely. And when Max comes...

A fresh and fun celebration of natural hair for babies and toddlers! My Hair is the perfect introduction to an array of beautiful hairstyles for tiny naturalistas-in-training! Known for her popular Black Queens and Black Kings...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781400074464Author Lisa Tawn BergrenFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)Publisher Waterbrook Press (A...

The first in a funny new series from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and rising star Robert Starling for younger children.This kitten may look cute and cuddly, but better beware: they're angry. Really angry. Angry, angry, angry! And this isn't...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939509062Author Crystal Swain-BatesFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Goldest Karat PublishingPublisher Goldest Karat PublishingWeight(grams)...

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, too. Meet Fikile in her sparkly new shoes and Naira who is SUPER excited to...

Join the Girls FC as they show the world what it really means to play "like a girl"!"Hey! Petra Ward here. I can't wait to play in my first football tournament, but it clashes with my sister's show-jumping event... And in our family, ponies ALWAYS come...

Reluctant reader Derek Fallon gets the meme treatment. Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek has fun learning about all the cool aspects of memes. But will their fun last? The main character has trouble reading so he...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781536211245Author Anna SewellFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Candlewick Press,U.S.Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 930gDimensions(mm)...

A range of simple stories for new readers, with beautiful colour illustrations. Ludo comes from a long line of famous bear stylists. He loves giving his customers sensible haircuts, whether it's a tidy trim or a perfect perm. Until Leonardo arrives...

'Hilarious and charming' - Dav Pilkey, bestselling author of Dogman and Captain Underpants The 5th hilarious and fabulously festive Christmas adventure from everyone's favourite characters - Narwhal and Jelly! ...

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 six, Pat breaks her arm and misses the first weeks of term. Will Pat be upset when new girl Amanda becomes Isabel's new...

A tender, warm-hearted picture book brimming with the love, energy and anticipation of having a special day with someone you love.Will there be many and will they be ripe? Mum whispers, "Just wait and see."As the sun starts to rise, a mother and daughter...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316574525Author Anna LlenasFormat HardbackPage Count 56Imprint Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersPublisher Little, Brown Books for Young...

A charming action-packed adventure across the Atlantic from acclaimed author Holly Rivers! 'Energetic, lively and charming' READING ZONE Siblings Orinthia and Seafra Shalloo accept a summer job from eccentric...

Three funny stories about a young boy and his pocket-sized alien friend, perfect for children learning to read. When Charlie finds a tiny alien in his pocket, he's thrilled to make a new friend. But Zak's...

Bob is a pampered indoor cat. Bunk is a wild-spirited outdoor cat. They're both very different, but maybe they're pretty similar too... A beautiful, funny book about accepting others and making friends. This is a tale of two...

The perfect board book for any parent working from home.Working from home with a young child around can be tricky: toddlers love to burst in on a video call, and Mummy would love to play, but has to finish his work first. On the upside, there can be a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780374392154Author Deborah DiesenPage Count 32Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncPublisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncWeight(grams) 454g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553508413Author Dr. SeussFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint Random House USA Children's BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

The seventh animal in the hilarious AWESOME ANIMALS series - awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. It's a HUGE surprise when Farmer Palmer chooses Lewie the llama to guard his new lambs. It's the most important job on the farm and...

Leo has always been a very happy little boy. But when his beloved Nana dies, he feels very sad. And very worried. What if something happens to him - or his mum and dad? And what if he begins to forget Nana? Mum and Dad say Leo's feelings are normal - but...

Past and present are woven into this novel set in contemporary times and WWII Poland. Based on a real life story about friendship and endurance in the darkest situation. Ewa's debut novel The Mystery of the Colour Thief was shortlisted for the...

From the New York Times Book Review: "The unnamed narrator scrapes her knee. 'I cried like a baby,' she confesses. "It was like a scary movie with you-know-what dripping down my leg. I had never seen so much before. Blood. I said the word that really...

From Dav Pilkey, creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dog Man and Captain Underpants series, comes Dragon, the heartwarming hero adored by Dav's youngest readers! Pick a book. Grow a reader! Acorn is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781848869363Author Amanda BrandonFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Maverick Arts PublishingPublisher Maverick Arts PublishingWeight(grams)...

A courageous, heart-warming book about death that has become a cornerstone of the Gecko Press catalogue worldwide In a strangely heart-warming and beautifully illustrated story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. Duck, Death and the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781442411838Author Tim CollinsFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Aladdin PaperbacksPublisher Aladdin PaperbacksWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781761042492Author Kate WaterhouseFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint PuffinPublisher Penguin Random House Australia

A spooky gothic adventure, perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and for curling up with on a rainy night ... WINNER OF THE TIMES/CHICKEN HOUSE CHILDREN'S FICTION COMPETITION WINNER OF THE MSLEXIA NOVEL AWARD ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481492201Author VariousFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Simon SpotlightPublisher Simon SpotlightWeight(grams) 816gDimensions(mm) 269mm * 206mm * 25mm

This winsome bedtime book has the makings to become a classic and an important part of families' nightly rituals. Reflecting on various activities through each of the five senses, detailed poetic text and illustrations show memorable scenes. Recall...

Reluctant reader favourite Tony Bradman returns with a captivating historical tale inspired by the true story of Britain's Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. November 1920. The body of an unknown soldier is to be buried at Westminster Abbey. The war...

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...

Born in a city park, Waverley is looked after by his best friend, Donald. Until, one fateful day, Donald signs up to fight in a war-zone far away. Loyal and patient, the homeless little ginger cat waits for his friend at Edinburgh's Waverley Station. He...

This spirited, vibrant picture book celebrates diversity and encourages kids to speak up, unite with others, and take action when they see something that needs to be fixed. Join a diverse group of kids on a busy school day as they discover so many...

Deep in the forest, magic is waiting . . . Sparkling with frost and magic, Shadows of Winterspell will sweep you up in a world of friendship and magic, to uncover family secrets and find out who you really are.Stella has been living behind the magic of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780807549506Author Natalie RompellaFormat HardbackImprint Albert Whitman & CompanyPublisher Albert Whitman & Company

Unusual friendships can be the most powerful of all...Britta's two favourite trees, Apple and Magnolia, are best friends. Britta can't explain how she is so sure about the friendship, but deep down in her heart, she knows it is true. Then, one day,...