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Three brilliant stories that will captivate young readers by War Horse author and former Children's Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. The Marble Crusher Does Mr Manners, the headmaster, really have a machine that crushes marbles? Albert...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934490495Author Julia CookFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Boys Town PressPublisher Boys Town Press

Prepare for Sports Day carnage as the Montagues and Capulets battle for the House Medal in this laugh-out-loud Shakespeare-inspired drama from Ross Montgomery. Top school athletes Dom and Blake have been best friends for ever - B and D, D-Dog...

A story about friendship and shyness, full of light and colour, that plays out in a mini theatre Elise was frightened-of spiders, people, even trees. So she never went out, night or day. One day a strange thing flies in through the window and lands at...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781584694977Author Joseph AnthonyFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Dawn Publications,U.S.Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc

From the award-winning Ed Vere comes a joyful and inspirational celebration of beauty, mistakes and the artist in all of us'The Artist's optimistic ending, in particular, makes it perfect for bedtime reading and bedtime dreaming for little artists. It's...

The heart-warming story of a little boy who misses his mum from award-winning author-illustrator Simon James.The day that Stanley's mum had to go away, he decided to go to Mars. In his place, a not-very-well-behaved Martian arrived. He looked just like...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780394873381Author Stan BerenstainFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 99gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781589256033Author David Van BurenPage Count 22Imprint Tiger TalesPublisher Tiger TalesWeight(grams) 420gDimensions(mm) 202mm * 203mm * 22mm

A runaway thriller for fans of Anne Cassidy, Jennifer Niven and Malorie Blackman, by former Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson. Driven away by the disturbing behaviour of her uncle, fifteen-year-old Leo flees her aunt's home, where she has...

Michael Leannah wrote Most People as an antidote to the scary words and images children hear and see every day. Jennifer Morris's emotive, diverting characters provide the perfect complement to Leannah's words, leading us through the crowded streets of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593175286Author Stacy McAnultyFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

A shepherd boy decides to play a trick on the people in his village by telling them that there is a wolf nearby. But will the villagers believe him when a wolf really does turn up? This witty retelling of the traditional story was written by Saffy...

Elephant Has a Brother offers a gentle introduction to the experience of having a new sibling for young children.This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of a new sibling. Also included are suggestions...

From real-life radio stars Roman Kemp and Vick Hope, comes this brilliantly funny book for children. At their school, Arthur and Grace reign supreme: after all, they're the cool kids. They're also the radio kids,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481481595Author Terry PiercePage Count 16Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 254gDimensions(mm) 175mm * 175mm * 13mm

A madcap new story from Sue Cheung, winner of the Diverse Book Award, filled with belly-laughs and packed with drawings! Perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Sam Wu. Maddy Yip is perfectly happy in life, until she realises that everyone she knows has a...

Join the Moomins on an ocean adventure in this stunning picture book based on Tove Jansson's classic tales.The Moomins, Sniff and Little My are setting off across the high seas in Moominpappa's new boat. Along the way they will encounter a swarm of...

Can Clifford help Hudson the puppy learn to behave? Find out in this sweet storybook, featuring adorable art from the TV show! Fisherman Charlie's new puppy, Hudson, is the cutest! Clifford, Bailey and Tucker are...

I love you long distance, across all those miles. Sometimes parents divorce. Sometimes mom or dad is sent overseas to fight. And sometimes cherished members of the family-grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins-live too far away to see every day. This sweet...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578479330Author Jennifer MaziadFormat HardbackPage Count 26Imprint Jennifer MaziadPublisher Jennifer MaziadWeight(grams) 299gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm...

A fox was having a nap when a tiger leapt out at him, ready to attack. Could the fox use his cunning to save his own life? This traditional story has been beautifully illustrated by Tomislav Zlatic. Green/Band 5 books offer early readers...

"The thing about a new house is everything's new. That sounds really obvious, I know, but if you think about it, one of the things about where you live is that you build up all this stuff there ... You get used to old things. New things take getting used...

Incredibly clever and funny - Picture Book Snob Just brilliant - Rascals and Rainbows Young readers will love this hilarious twist on a classic tale - GCBG Blog ------------------------------------------------------- King Albert-Horatio-Otto the...

This box set contains three sweet and gentle board books that introduce the youngest readers to the classic tales of Curious George. This is a perfect baby shower gift and a meaningful addition to every little one's library.The classic tales of Curious...

Freckle Juice is a short, funny adventure for younger readers from the iconic Judy Blume. Featuring inside illustrations by award-winning illustrator Emily Gravett.Andrew wants freckles. He wants to be like Nicky Lane, who has millions of them. If he had...

Ohmygiddygodspyjamas! The tenth marvy book in the Confessions of Georgia Nicolson is here! Get ready to laugh like a loon on loon tablets. It's the FINAL instalment of Georgia's fab and hilarious diary! Does Georgia escape the...

A collectible edition of Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved children's classic, with enchanting illustrations by Charles Robinson. The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a child who is spoiled, unliked, and tragically orphaned. She is sent to...

Bronze Medal Winner in the Picture Books, Early Reader category of the 2015 Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year AwardsOnce upon a time there was a Princess. She had everything a little girl could ever want, and she was happy. That is, until the...

Be bold. Be fearless. BE YOU.M is for Melanin is an empowering alphabet book that teaches kids their ABC and celebrates black children. Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, black-positive messages, from E is for Empowerment, to L is for Lead...

Hector loves his cozy, snuggly, safe home. It's his favorite place to be. Hector loves his home so much that he doesn't often go out, and soon, it starts to affect his friendships. Can Hector find the courage to break out of his comfort zone? Included...

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin delivers a gripping romance about two teens: a certified genius living with a diagnosed mental illness and a politician's son who is running from his own addiction and grief. Don't miss this gut...

Derek Fallon gets the chance of a lifetime-to participate in a gaming company focus group and to test out a new video game called "Arctic Ninja." Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek thinks his gaming talents will be showcased. But...

Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift edition for adults of this touching and wise classic book. Featuring the original...

A strikingly illustrated picture book with a strong anti-bullying message, from a father-and-son team.Based on the author's childhood experience, Say Hello tells the poignant story of a boy who is left out and all alone, while other children play happily...

Fans of All the Bright Places and The Fault in Our Stars will fall head-over-heels for this wonderfully original portrait of love and loss.Samantha McCoy has it all mapped out. First she's going to win the national debating championship, then she's going...

This touching children's book is a heartfelt and heartwarming tribute to the people who worked hard to keep us safe and keep society going during the global pandemic, from Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. Tatenda says thank you every day,...

Alfie's painting 'Motorbike Man' has been entered in the children's painting competition at the Harvest Fair. His friends have done paintings too, but when the winners are announced, not everyone is happy with their prize...Join Alfie on an exciting day...

In the exciting second Warriors story arc, the wild cats of the forest have lived in peace and harmony for many moons-but new prophecies from their warrior ancestors speak of a mysterious destiny and grave danger for the clans. The final title in this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481403184Author Becky FriedmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint Simon SpotlightPublisher Simon SpotlightWeight(grams) 68gDimensions(mm) 193mm * 198mm...